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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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Luhansk the first Ukrainian region fully occupied by Russia

Luhansk the first Ukrainian region fully occupied by Russia

A Russia-appointed official in Ukraine’s occupied Luhansk region was quoted by AP on Monday saying that Moscow’s forces have overrun all of it, one of four regions Russia annexed from Ukraine in September 2022. If confirmed, it would make Luhansk the first Ukrainian region fully occupied by Russia after more than three years of war with international peace efforts led by the US failing to make progress on halting the fighting. Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively rejected a ceasefire and hasn’t budged from his demands, which include Moscow’s control over the four illegally annexed regions. 
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Denmark takes over EU Presidency with a focus on Security, Migration and Enlargement

Denmark takes over EU Presidency with a focus on Security, Migration and Enlargement

On July 1, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time. Under the motto ‘A Strong Europe in a Changing World’, the Danish Presidency said its programme of work will ensure that the EU takes responsibility for its own security, while also strengthening its competitiveness. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that priority will be given to boosting defence capabilities in Europe amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US threats to Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory. Pushing countries to keep promises to boost defence spending and bolstering Europe's "dangerous" security will top Denmark’s agenda as it takes over the rotating presidency on Tuesday, according to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

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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.
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Saying it with Art

Saying it with Art

In different ways, art can play a crucial role in times of crises, writes William Murray.
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Live Blog - 22 April 2020

Live Blog - 22 April 2020

All over the world people are adapting to a new normal. Many people wonder if coronavirus will change the way we live, for ever. But with the number of deaths worldwide reaching 180,000 defeating the virus remains the first priority.