Commission coordinates repatriation flights from the Middle East under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Yesterday and today, the European Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has supported EU Member States with the organisation of 6 repatriation flights, bringing European citizens safely back to Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, and Slovakia.  Additional repatriation flights under the Mechanism are planned in the coming days, as an increasing number of EU Member States have […]

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The EU and Switzerland sign agreements to deepen and expand their relationship

Commission President von der Leyen and Swiss Confederation President Parmelin signed a package of agreements establishing a modern framework for the EU and Switzerland. This will enable frictionless access to the market in key sectors, bringing economic benefits to both sides. Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_505. It is shared here under […]

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OceanEye: Reinforcing ocean observation and protection

  The ocean is essential to life on this planet. And yet, it is under more pressure than ever, from climate change to pollution to illegal fishing. The more information we have about the ocean, the better we can safeguard its vast natural heritage and protect the ocean and ourselves. At the 2026 European Ocean […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing

Carlos Frate, 41, a former Maui Police Department officer, was sentenced today to 65 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for using unreasonable force against an arrestee. Frate previously pled guilty in August 2025 to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Frate admitted that on Jan. 6, […]

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President von der Leyen announces provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement

The Commission will proceed with the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement, as authorized by the European Council in January. It will now continue to work closely with all EU institutions, Member States and stakeholders to ensure a full conclusion in line with the EU Treaties. Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_26_500. […]

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Four years on: Europe stands with Ukraine

Four years into the Russian aggression, resilience in Ukraine remains visible at every corner. “It is freezing in Ukraine right now,” said Yevhen Kolyada, a civil protection worker who arrived at a recent strike site. “When I arrived, many people needed help. I recorded an interview on my phone and held my hand uncovered for about a […]

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Commission proposes new measures to prevent and counter terrorism

  The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to prevent and counter terrorism. It has outlined how to reinforce Europe’s collective response to evolving terrorist and violent extremist threats. Over the past decade, the EU has strengthened its response to terrorism and violent extremism. However, the nature of these threats is constantly […]

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EU announces €63 million for Somalia to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis

The European Union has announced €63 million in humanitarian funding to support the most vulnerable communities across Somalia impacted by ongoing conflict and displacement in the country, as well as worsening drought and soaring food prices. This announcement comes as drought related food insecurity and malnutrition rates are surging nationwide in Somalia, with 6.5 million […]

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EASA publishes briefing note on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) prices in 2025 in the European Union

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note features the 2025 reference prices for the aviation fuels eligible under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Six More Defendants Charged in International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme

Note: Learn about digital and physical indicators of ATM jackpotting, along with FBI recommended mitigations here. A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment Wednesday charging six individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred […]

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