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      [Ticker] Former MEP Brok appointed advisor to Juncker
      Sep05

      [Ticker] Former MEP Brok appointed advisor to Juncker

      Former MEP Elmar Brok will advise EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker on the EU relations with Ukraine, Politico reported. The German Christian Democrat was chair of the foreign affairs committee of the European Parliament for several terms. According to the European Commission he will advise on “strategy and priorities in relations...

      Russian elections: what’s at stake?
      Sep05

      Russian elections: what’s at stake?

      Description A young man shouts slogans during an opposition unauthorised rally in central Moscow in August Credits Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Moscow rally Sunday’s vote comes as unrest simmers across the country, and Russia mourns the anniversary of devastating 1999 bombings …read more Source:: The...

      Media literacy across Europe (infographic)
      Sep05

      Media literacy across Europe (infographic)

      Not only is Finland ranked the happiest country in the world, it also takes tops in media literacy as measured by the Open Society Foundation. This is no accident. Finland has an extensive media literacy program run and funded by the Finnish government, which they start in Kindergarten and continue throughout 12th grade. Finnish adults can also...

      Instant Opinion: Boris has ‘fallen at the first hurdle’
      Sep04

      Instant Opinion: Boris has ‘fallen at the first hurdle’

      Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 4 September Analysis Wednesday, September 4, 2019 – 11:05am The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each. 1. Tom Kibasi in The Guardian on our risk-taking prime minister Boris...

      Finland introduces stricter visa requirements for Russians
      Sep04

      Finland introduces stricter visa requirements for Russians

      Finland has put in place tougher visa requirements for Russian citizens. Helsinki explains this with bringing its position in line with Schengen rules, while a Russian diplomat feels the political background of the annexation of Crimea. …read more Source:: Baltic News...

      With 18 medals, Romania finishes 4th Balkan Athletics Championships 2019
      Sep04

      With 18 medals, Romania finishes 4th Balkan Athletics Championships 2019

      Romania finished fourth in the final medal ranking of the Balkan Athletics Championships 2019 in Pravets, Bulgaria, on Tuesday, with a tally of 18 medals, 5 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medals. Ukraine took the first place, 9-4-5, followed by Greece, 6-6-2, and Turkey, 6-3-7. In the men's events, Romania finished second, 4-3-2, behind...

      Ukraine strips MPs of legal immunity in victory for populist president
      Sep03

      Ukraine strips MPs of legal immunity in victory for populist president

      …read more Source:: The...

      Ukraine MPs vote to strip themselves of immunity
      Sep03

      Ukraine MPs vote to strip themselves of immunity

      Western backers have made tackling graft a prerequisite for aid …read more Source:: Financial...

      Zelensky demands swift end to Ukraine land sales ban
      Sep02

      Zelensky demands swift end to Ukraine land sales ban

      Parliament must also speed up privatisation and other stalled reforms, says president …read more Source:: Financial...

      Russia wants Ukraine to hand over MH17 key witness: report
      Sep02

      Russia wants Ukraine to hand over MH17 key witness: report

      Russia wants the Ukraine to give possible MH17 key witness Vladimir Tsemach to them. Russia added the man to a list of prisoners the countries plan to exchange in the coming week, Het Parool reports based on reports from Ukrainian parliamentarian Mustafa Najem, editor of Ukrainian Tsenzor.net Yuri Bukusov, and independent Russian news site The...