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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 - 21 April 2020

Live Blog - 21 April 2020

All over the world artists, musicians and other entertainers are rallying around in communities and on-line to keep up spirits, say thank you to those on the front line of the battle against coronavirus, and generally keep us all amused and entertained in these difficult times.
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Live Blog - 20 April 2020

Live Blog - 20 April 2020

As coronavirus sweeps over the world, Russia, and particularly the capital city Moscow, has started to feel the impact of the pandemic. All soldiers who were rehearsing for the Victory Day parade, which has now been cancelled, have been put in quarantine after several soldiers tested positive for covid-19
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Live Blog - 19 April 2020

Live Blog - 19 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has created controversy in many Christian Orthodox communities as to how to keep tradition whilst observing the strict health rules imposed by governments. We have updates how communities around the world celebrated Orthodox Easter
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Live Blog - 18 April 2020

Live Blog - 18 April 2020

The Orthodox World has over the last weeks been caught in controversy over its approach to coronavirus, and its response to the measures introduced by governments in most countries to protect their populations. This polemic will reach its climax this weekend as Orthodox communities across the world celebrate Easter.
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Live Blog - 17 April 2020

Live Blog - 17 April 2020

Whilst the worldwide battle against covid-19 continues, countries are starting to think how a way out of lockdown can be found. In some parts of the world, including the Middle East, the response has differed from country to country, and for some there is fear that the worst is yet to come.
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Live Blog - 16 April 2020

Live Blog - 16 April 2020

Around the world thousands of scientists are working in more than seventy scientific and research hubs to develop such a vaccine;
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Live Blog - 15 April 2020

Live Blog - 15 April 2020

Many people across the world have this week entered a second month of lockdown. The lives of billions of people have been disrupted, as have the economic activity of most countries. But the human spirit has not been defeated and is fighting back.
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Does your dog bite?

Does your dog bite?

How are our four-legged friends affected during the pandemic? William Murray has some useful advice.