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EU Monitors Say Pro-Kremlin Media Spread Coronavirus Disinformation

BRUSSELS -- Pro-Kremlin media outlets are actively spreading disinformation about coronavirus in an attempt to "undermine public trust" in Western countries, according to an internal European Union document. The document, dated March 16, was written by the strategic communication division of the European diplomatic corps, the European External Action Service ...

New EU visa rules – Questions and Answers

The FINANCIAL -- New EU rules on short-stay visas apply worldwide from 2 February 2020. They make it easier for legitimate travellers to apply for a visa to come to Europe, facilitating tourism, ...

Germany commits EUR 1.3 million to support trade initiatives in world’s poorest countries

The FINANCIAL -- The government of Germany has committed EUR 1.3 million (just over CHF 1.4 million) to the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) for 2020 to help spur trade growth across the ...

Listening to music and playing games online

The FINANCIAl -- A majority of internet users use internet for cultural activities, such as reading newspapers, listening to music, watching videos and playing games. In the EU in 2018, 72% of those ...

EU extends sanctions in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine

The FiNANCIAL-- EU prolonged the economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy until 31 July ...

Bulgarian growth rises above expectations

Bulgarian third-quarter growth came in at 3.7% YoY in line with most countries in the CEE region. This is pushing our GDP forecast 0.3ppt higher to 3.7% for ...

Attitudes toward EU are largely positive, both within Europe and outside it

The FINANCIAL -- The European Union is viewed favorably across much of the world, according to a new Pew Research Center ...

Luxembourg became the first country with free public transport

The FINANCIAL -- Luxembourg became the first country to make public transport free for the entire nation. The strategy aims to reduce the gap between rich and poor, and to reduce congestion. The ...

Tourism in France expected to drop by 30-40%

The FINANCIAL -- France welcomes around 2.7 million Chinese tourists to the country each year. The new coronavirus outbreak is depriving France hotels, restaurants and retailers of big-spending ...

Venice Carnival cancelled due to coronavirus fears

The FINANCIAL -- The last two days of the Venice Carnival have been cancelled because of an outbreak of coronavirus. Three people in Venice have tested positive for the viral disease. The Middle East ...

Extreme weather warnings as Storm Dennis continues

The FINANCIAL -- Nearly 100 flood warnings remain across the UK - six of them in England severe, which means there is a danger to life. The extreme weather slammed areas that were still recovering ...

Portugal may become 4th European country where euthanasia is legal

The FINANCIAL -- Portugal’s parliament voted in favor of allowing euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill people. A debate in parliament by lawmakers ended with the approval of ...

Federal prosecutors are treating the shooting in Germany as terrorism

The FINANCIAL -- At least 9 people were shot and killed in Germany at two different shisha bars. There is a video posted online two days before the attack, where suspect outlines his ...

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EU Monitors Say Pro-Kremlin Media Spread Coronavirus Disinformation

New EU visa rules – Questions and Answers

Germany commits EUR 1.3 million to support trade initiatives in world’s poorest countries

Listening to music and playing games online

EU extends sanctions in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine

Bulgarian growth rises above expectations

Attitudes toward EU are largely positive, both within Europe and outside it

Luxembourg became the first country with free public transport

Tourism in France expected to drop by 30-40%

Venice Carnival cancelled due to coronavirus fears

Extreme weather warnings as Storm Dennis continues

Portugal may become 4th European country where euthanasia is legal

Federal prosecutors are treating the shooting in Germany as terrorism

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