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EU Plans to Curb Russian Diplomats' Movement
(MENAFN) The European Union is weighing a set of fresh regulations that would severely limit the travel of Russian diplomats across the Schengen area, citing accusations of “subversive activities.” This information comes from a report by a news...

EU pledges to reinforce sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The European Union announced on Sunday that it will reimpose UN sanctions on Iran “without delay,” after efforts in the Security Council to postpone them failed earlier this week. “The European Union will now proceed to implement the...

EU wary about escalating tensions with Russia
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that rising tensions with Russia could escalate into a major conflict, in a scenario some privately liken to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, which sparked World...

EU Reinstates Set of Sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The Council of the European Union declared on Monday that it was reinstating a wide array of sanctions against Iran, blaming Tehran for not meeting its nuclear commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The...

EU Commission Chief states Ukraine to pay loan using Russian assets
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clarified on Tuesday that frozen Russian assets are not being seized and that Ukraine would repay the loan if Russia fulfills reparations obligations, according to reports. "There is no...

EU states laud Moldova’s voting results, criticize Russian intervention
(MENAFN) On Monday, in a shared announcement by France, Germany, as well as Poland, lauding Moldova for having democratic voting in spite of "unprecedented interference" from Russia. The French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor...

HIF Global awarded ISCC EU RFNBO certification, marking a global milestone in the e-Fuels market
HIF Haru Oni facility in Chile is the first facility outside the EU to receive certification for RFNBO and the first worldwide to achieve this for e-Gasoline SANTIAGO, CHILE, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HIF Global, the world’s leading...

Consumers in Brussels Call on EU Leaders to Protect Nicotine Pouches and Support Harm Reduction
BRUSSELS, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the international consumer movement Considerate Pouchers brought its Protect Pouches campaign to Brussels, highlighting the urgent need for access to safer alternatives to smoking. While...

Düsseldorf to Host Conference on New EU Plastics Packaging and Food Contact Regulations
DüSSELDORF , BELGIUM, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European Union’s plastics packaging and food contact legislation is entering a period of significant transformation, and industry players will have the opportunity to gain timely...

Orban Describes EU as “War Project”
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described the European Union as a “war project” that endangers the economic stability of its member states. He pledged to resist Brussels’ confrontational approach, emphasizing his opposition to...

Zelenskyy Insists on Ukraine’s EU Accession
(MENAFN) At the Warsaw Security Forum on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine’s future lies within the European Union and that the nation is actively pursuing all necessary steps for its accession. “Ukraine must...

EU funding for managing chronic diseases
SLOVENIA, September 29 - As part of the EU-funded project, the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health will develop and implement new approaches and programmes for the early detection, prevention and management of chronic...

New Partnership to transform e-waste into strategic & circular EU supply of critical raw materials
RETURN project launches to turn Europe’s e-waste into a secure, circular source of critical raw materials, driving sustainability and resilience. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new European consortium today...

EU Reactivates Set of Sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The European Union Council on Monday reintroduced a set of sanctions on Iran in response to its nuclear activities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program. This action followed the UN...

EU’s Kaja Kallas Urges Shared Responsibility in Ukraine Conflict
(MENAFN) Brussels should not bear the sole responsibility for assisting Ukraine in resolving its conflict with Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated during an interview with a news agency on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in...

EU Nations Discuss Developing Unified Anti-Drone Defense System
(MENAFN) In response to a surge in Russian air incursions, European Union countries held their inaugural discussions on Thursday to devise a unified anti-drone defense strategy. The meeting was marked by a strong push from European Commissioner...

EU Confirms Reactivation of UN Sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The European Union confirmed on Sunday that it will proceed with the reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran "without delay," a move that follows the failure of a Security Council vote earlier this week to postpone these sanctions. "The...

Tilray, a Global Leader in Medical Cannabis, Announces Expansion of Premium Craft Cannabis Production at its Advanced EU-GMP Facility in Germany; Tilray Medical Enhances Tilray Craft Cannabis Portfolio with New Patient-Centered Offerings
NEUMÜNSTER, Germany, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Medical a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medicinal cannabis, empowering the therapeutic alliance between patients and healthcare...

Alona Lebedieva: Moldova Chose the EU — A Chance and a Challenge for Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This Sunday, the Moldovan people delivered a real long-range strike against Russia. In the parliamentary elections, they firmly opted for a European future. The latest vote confirmed the...