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      Belarus president deems Georgia’s, Ukraine’s return to CIS possible
      May19

      Belarus president deems Georgia’s, Ukraine’s return to CIS possible

      “We should get them back. There are too many people over there, who are ready to cooperate with us,” added the President. According to the Belarusian head of state, forcing them to do it is not a good idea but calling them to return is. …read more Source:...

      CIS urged to step up efforts to settle Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh conflicts
      May19

      CIS urged to step up efforts to settle Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh conflicts

      This year Belarus hosts the anniversary session of the council. According to Alexander Lukashenko, it gives an opportunity to openly discuss topical issues in the CIS, namely the situation in Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh, and Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Venice calls on Italy to abandon EU sanctions on Russian nationals
      May19

      Venice calls on Italy to abandon EU sanctions on Russian nationals

      The Veneto Regional Council in Italy has passed a resolution urging Rome to abandon the foreign policy course of the EU as to the refusal to recognise Russian-occupied Crimea as part of the Russian Federation. …read more Source: Baltic News...

      EU’s Mogherini sees Russia sanctions being renewed
      May19

      EU’s Mogherini sees Russia sanctions being renewed

      BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expects sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine to be renewed in July, she told a German newspaper on Thursday. …read more Source:...

      Løkke, Løkke laughs at the White House
      May19

      Løkke, Løkke laughs at the White House

      According to US President Barack Obama, the search for the host of next year’s White House correspondents’ dinner is over. Step forward Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The Danish PM was in fine form at a state dinner for the five leaders of the Nordic nations at the White House on May 13, rattling off a series of one- liners. Weighty comedy...

      Russian Black Sea Pipeline Options ‘Shouldn’t Be Forgotten’ – Deputy PM
      May19

      Russian Black Sea Pipeline Options ‘Shouldn’t Be Forgotten’ – Deputy PM

      Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister has said alternative options to have a Russian pipeline build under the Black Sea should be taken into account.”I am not referring to a continuation of halted South Stream,” Donchev has made clear. South Stream is an abandoned pipeline project that was to carry gas to Central Europe under the Black Sea...

      150 Danish soldiers to be stationed in Estonia to ward off Russian advances
      May19

      150 Danish soldiers to be stationed in Estonia to ward off Russian advances

      Some 150 Danish soldiers will join a British-led coalition of over 6,000 NATO forces in Estonia to halt Russia’s advances in the region, Politiken reports. They will help to deter Russia from continuing its aggressive security policies in the region – the same policies that have recently led to the war in eastern Ukraine and the annexation...

      Ukraine’s Eurovision victory shifts focus from music to politics  – The Baltic Times
      May19

      Ukraine’s Eurovision victory shifts focus from music to politics – The Baltic Times

      As Lithuania increased its foothold in the Eurovision Song Contest with a well deserved 9th position, its artist Donny Montell vowed to come bac…… …read more Source: The Baltic...

      In: the case for Europe
      May19

      In: the case for Europe

      David Cameron makes campaign calls for Britain Stronger in Europe, alongside Tessa Powell, Paddy Ashdown and Neil Kinnock (right) ©Stefan Rousseau/AFP/Getty Images The 23rd June referendum on whether the UK will stay in the European Union will be an immense jolt to the country’s politics and economics whatever the result. If British people...

      Confusion on breasts goes beyond Britain
      May18

      Confusion on breasts goes beyond Britain

      Breastfeeding | Taking the blame | BBC recipes | EurovisionIt’s not just the UK that’s been confused about breasts (Opinion, 17 May). I had my third child in Paris in 1984, and ended up on a small beach with on L’Isle-Saint-Denis, sunbathing and topless. I was initially shy; but the other women’s display encouraged me. I...