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Stories in this section cover the EU-27 countries plus the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and the Balkan Countries (Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia).

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EU and US make a generous financial pledge to Armenia as they affirm their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience

EU and US make a generous financial pledge to Armenia as they affirm their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience

The European Union and the United States have made a generous financial pledge to Armenia and reaffirmed their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, met today, April 5, 2024 in Brussels to reaffirm support for Armenia's sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience. The statement concluded by saying that "A prosperous, sovereign, and democratic Armenia that develops its own partnerships and freely sets its own course will contribute to regional stability and prosperity."

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Live Blog - 30 April 2020

Live Blog - 30 April 2020

In March some feared that the coronavirus pandemic may overwhelm some countries. That has not happened. Whilst the crisis is not over yet the signs are that humanity, through some extraordinary measures one would not have thought possible only a few weeks ago, has turned the tide.
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Live Blog - 29 April 2020

Live Blog - 29 April 2020

Not the time for a blame game, but China needs to engage seriously in a discussion on this pandemic.
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Live Blog - 28 April 2020

Live Blog - 28 April 2020

Tributes to doctors, nurses and front line workers in the battle against covid-19 have been expressed by communities all over the world
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COVID-19 Disinformation

COVID-19 Disinformation

EU report speaks of co-ordinated campaigns promoting false health information and disinformation
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Live Blog - 27 April 2020

Live Blog - 27 April 2020

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has now exceeded three million, and more than 200,000 have died - more than half of them in Europe. Countries however are starting to look at how to return to normality, and we ask if wearing a mask is going to be the new normal?
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Live Blog - 24 April 2020

Live Blog - 24 April 2020

European leaders have agreed that Europeans are all in this together, and will together have to work to rebuild what has been destroyed. The European Union is an imperfect organisation, but undoubtedly it is needed now more then ever.
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Live Blog - 23 April 2020

Live Blog - 23 April 2020

For millions of Muslims around the world this evening marks the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan – a month of fasting and reflection.