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Breaking news: EU imposes new sanctions against Russia: The EU states are imposing new sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Fresh Measures Against Russia on War Anniversary
- The EU is preparing new sanctions for the second anniversary of the Ukraine war.
- The package includes expanded asset freezes and sanctions on companies.
- The sanctions are expected to be formalized and published by the anniversary.
- The package does not introduce new broad economic sanctions, targeting individuals and businesses.
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
“We think it is very important to do everything we can to isolate Iran,” said EU Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening in Brussels.
EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions: The EU state and government leaders have decided to expand sanctions against Iran. They also promised Ukraine further ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-gipfel-nahost-ukraine-100.html
The state and EU heads of government have decided on new sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The focus is on companies that are needed for the production ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/nahost-eu-gipfel-beschliesst-neue-sanktionen-gegen-iran/29433048.html
'The Rain of Bombs Is Inhumane': Belgian Deputy PM Calls For Sanctions On Israel: "While war crimes are being committed in Gaza, Israel is ignoring ...
commondreams.org/news/israel-war-crimes
300 Prominent Ukrainians Show Support to Palestinians; Belgian Leader Calls for Sanctions on Israel
democracynow.org/2023/11/9/headlines/300_prominent_ukrainians_show_support_to_palestinians_belgian_leader_calls_for_sanctions_on_israel
EU decides on new Russia sanctions: Putin's precious raw material is affected: The EU has agreed on further punitive measures against Russia. Diamonds are now ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100302882/eu-beschliesst-neue-russland-sanktionen-putins-edler-rohstoff-ist-betroffen.html
EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran’s drone and missile ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/18/eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
New Iran sanctions should include Revolutionary Guards - Belgian FM: PARIS: New European Union sanctions against Iran in response to the country’s recent attack ...
arabnews.com/node/2497061/world
EU companies grapple with expiry of Russia sanctions carve-out : Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian ...
ft.com/content/4cd98aea-8783-4f54-b595-5a3b81d3312c
Federal Government and diamond sector continue to clash over Russian sanctions: The recent and unexpected departure of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002816/federal-government-and-diamond-sector-continue-to-clash-over-russian-sanctions
Exclusive. Michel on Iran-Israel: "Hope this is the end of the story": The European Council president hopes the apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/exklusiv-charles-michel-hofft-israel-iran-konflikt-mit-jungstem-angriff-beendet
EU preparing 14th sanctions package against Russia this spring: "We have started preparing a 14th sanctions package, which should be adopted in spring ...
kyivindependent.com/commissioner-eu-preparing-14th-sanctions-package-against-russia/
Iranian Revolutionary Guards should be put on EU's sanction list, says Belgian premier
yenisafak.com/en/world/iranian-revolutionary-guards-should-be-put-on-eus-sanction-list-says-belgian-premier-3681532
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Elvira Nabiullina: The Woman Who Built Russia's War Economy: Nabiullina has been head of the Russian Central Bank since 2013. It was once celebrated ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/elvira-nabiullina-die-frau-die-fuer-putin-russlands-kriegswirtschaft-aufbaute/
Belgium's prime minister says his country supports a ban on Russian diamonds as part of sanctions
apnews.com/article/eu-diamonds-ban-russia-ukraine-2bb8f7f1174a0851b1b0e2a0a3853e73
EU agrees on sanctions on Hamas, violent West Bank settlers: European Union foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to impose sanctions on Israeli ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-agrees-sanctions-hamas-violent-west-bank-settlers-2024-03-18/
Max Verstappen hit with 5-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix: Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a fifth gearbox, exceeding the allotment for the ...
sbnation.com/formula-one/2023/7/28/23810955/max-verstappen-grid-penalty-belgian-grand-prix
G7 to announce ban on Russian diamonds by end of October: The Group of Seven countries will limit imports of Russian diamonds until the end of October ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/10/25/7425742/
Belgium must recall ambassador to Israel, says former defense chief: Andre Flahaut urges Brussels to impose political, economic sanctions on Israel over ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/belgium-must-recall-ambassador-to-israel-says-former-defense-chief-3680375
Paid articlePaid Belgium to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: Foreign minister: Humanitarian situation on the ground is ‘catastrophic,' says Hadja Lahbib
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Poland and Brussels to kiss and make up: Warsaw and EU Commission will on Tuesday present a plan seeking to restore rule of law and end the EU’s sanctions ...
politico.eu/article/poland-justice-minister-bodnar-to-introduce-plan-restore-rule-of-law-brussels-eu/
Quick Glance: Poland Initiates Exit from EU's Article 7 Procedure
- The European Commission initiated Article 7 proceedings against Poland in December 2017.
- The new government has presented an action plan to restore the rule of law.
- The justice minister plans to amend laws regarding the judiciary.
- The EU commissioner praises the plan as a crucial step in addressing the concerns.
Sanctions against Tucker Carlson over Putin interview? EU disagrees: The European Union has denied reports that it is considering sanctions against American ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/08/sanktionen-gegen-tucker-carlson-wegen-putin-interview-eu-widerspricht-berichten
Quick Glance: Putin and Carlson: Gains from Moscow Interview?
- The interview was posted on Carlson's website and X, formerly known as Twitter.
- First interview with a Western media outlet since the Ukraine invasion almost two years ago.
- Carlson asked for the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter to bring him back to the US.
- Kremlin hopes interview will influence Republican lawmakers with Russian narratives.
Navalny's widow says she will fight for a free Russia: As Yulia Navalnaya said she will continue to fight for a free Russia in her husband's name ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-navalnys-widow-says-she-will-fight-for-a-free-russia/
Over 26 tonnes of Russian timber entered Belgium in breach of EU sanctions: Forensic tests carried out on timber shipments show that EU sanctions against Russia ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/947366/over-26-tonnes-of-russian-timber-entered-belgium-in-breach-of-eu-sanctions
The Russia Sanctions Are Working | by Sergei Guriev - Project Syndicate: Sergei Guriev examines the country's rapidly deteriorating fiscal outlook in the ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/ruble-decline-growing-budget-deficit-funding-ukraine-war-by-sergei-guriev-2023-08
Paid articlePaid Brussels: EU foreign ministers plan new sanctions against Russia: EU foreign ministers have gathered in Brussels to discuss the crisis in Gaza and the war in ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/19/tod-von-alexei-nawalny-eu-aussenminister-planen-neue-sanktionen-gegen-russland
EU proposes export bans on 3 Chinese firms over alleged support for Russia’s military
hongkongfp.com/2024/02/14/eu-proposes-export-bans-on-3-chinese-firms-over-alleged-support-for-russias-military/
🔴 Belgium is actively working to align with US sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in actions that "undermine peace, security ... Show more aje.io/tcjo3
Russia turns to old Soviet treaty to unfreeze funds in Belgium: Oligarchs see the agreement – still in operation despite the USSR's dissolution – as an ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/881188/russia-turns-to-soviet-treaty-to-unfreeze-funds-in-belgium
New sanctions: EU bans the import of Russian diamonds: Russia has long profited from mining and trading precious gemstones. Now the EU is targeting Russian ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/eu-russland-sanktionen-diamanten-100.html
Burnley take firm stance on Southampton's rumoured January interest in winger Manuel Benson
burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-take-firm-stance-on-southamptons-rumoured-january-interest-in-winger-manuel-benson-4462088
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Kane penalty helps Bayern snatch draw at Leipzig: Leipzig were 2-0 up and cruising at half-time thanks to goals from Lois Openda and Castello Lukeba ...
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Altercado durante la sustitución: el Schalke 04 destierra a Ouwejan a la sub23 durante una semana
transfermarkt.de/zoff-bei-auswechslung-schalke-04-verbannt-ouwejan-fur-eine-woche-in-die-u23/view/news/430583
Quick Glance: Schalke: Response to Player Outburst - Consequences Possible
- Schalke debacle: Players fail to understand the situation
- Meeting after Düsseldorf game
- Defeat in Düsseldorf as low point for Schalke 04
- Player outburst may lead to possible consequences
Canada imposes sanctions on Russian diamonds and related goods: Canada has announced restrictions on imports of Russian diamonds and related jewellery in ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/7/7432030/
Over 50,000 animals used for testing in the Brussels-Capital Region last year: "Proper penalties should be applied in case of law breach, and not mere ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/852612/over-50000-animals-were-tested-on-in-the-brussels-capital-region-last-year
The Growing Risk of Global Disorder | by Mohamed A. El-Erian - Project Syndicate: Mohamed A. El-Erian highlights two recent developments that have undermined the ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/protecting-rules-based-western-international-order-by-mohamed-a-el-erian-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Diamond sanctions: Antwerp is prepared: The new system for tracking the path from rough diamond to jewelry grants Antwerp a certificate monopoly.
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/21/antwerpen-ist-fur-die-sanktionen-gegen-russische-diamanten-vorbereitet
Diamond sector in Antwerp prepares for fresh sanctions against Russia : The diamond sector in Antwerp is preparing to apply the newly agreed sanctions against ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/21/diamond-sector-in-antwerp-prepares-for-fresh-sanctions-against-russia
EU adopts 12th sanctions package against Russia: BRUSSELS: The EU Council adopted the twelfth package of sanctions against Russia in Brussels on Monday ...
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/eu-beschliesst-12-sanktionspaket-gegen-russland;art391,3906802
Glyphosate: Federal Ministry of Agriculture wants to continue to restrict use: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL) has introduced an emergency regulation ...
landundforst.de/landwirtschaft/pflanze/glyphosat-bundesagrarministerium-will-anwendung-weiterhin-beschraenken-570482
Belgium’s deputy PM calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza bombings: Belgium’s deputy prime minister called on the Belgian government on Wednesday to adopt ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/11/08/Belgium-s-deputy-PM-calls-for-sanctions-against-Israel-over-Gaza-bombings
Charles Michel: 'I don't think this counteroffensive has failed': Ten years after Ukrainians took to the streets their dissatisfaction with what ...
kyivindependent.com/charles-michel-its-up-to-ukrainians-to-decide-on-elections-in-2024/
Sanctions: No Russian central bank money for Ukraine: The EU Commission wanted to transfer frozen Russian assets to Kiev. Now she is taking just a small step in ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/russland-ukraine-krieg-eu-1.6318452
Moldova joins four EU sanctions packages against Russia: Over the past year and a half, Moldova has joined four of the EU’s six sanctions packages against Russia ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/15/7428922/
Quick Glance: Moldova Joins Four EU Sanctions Against Russia
- Details: Popescu noted that Moldova has joined sanctions against several countries, including Russia, over the past eighteen months.
- Quote: “There are still some sanctions packages that are being analyzed for their economic impact on Moldova.”
- All decisions on Moldova joining new sanctions are analyzed [...].
- There are six sanctions packages affecting citizens or legal entities from the Russian Federation. At this stage, Moldova has joined four of them.
Diamond trade in Antwerp: A start-up relies on Blockchain: The EU Commission wants to impose sanctions on the trade in Russian diamonds. Belgium and Antwerp have ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/halt-den-mund-ein-belgisches-diamanten-startup-wirbelt-die-branche-auf-und-stoesst-auf-widerstand-ld.1749986
Belgium to enforce travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers in West Bank: "We will work with the U.S. on sanctions targeting individuals involved in actions ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/828321/belgium-to-enforce-travel-ban-on-extremist-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank
US targets defence procurement network in Hong Kong, Belgium and Sweden with Russia-related sanctions
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3244126/us-targets-defence-procurement-network-hong-kong-belgium-and-sweden-russia-related-sanctions
Circumvention of Russia sanctions: EU threatens Chinese companies with penalties: Chinese companies are suspected of circumventing the EU's Russia sanctions ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/umgehung-von-russland-sanktionen-eu-droht-chinesischen-firmen-mit-strafen/100001902.html
New EU sanctions package against Russia: There will be no fanfare this time: Travel bans, frozen assets and a readjusted oil price brake: The EU really wants to ...
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New sanctions: This is how business with Russia's diamonds works: A quarter of all diamonds worldwide come from Russia. They are often processed in Antwerp ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/diamant-russland-sanktionen-so-laeuft-milliardengeschaeft-mit-kriegsdiamanten-belgien/
Tribunal condemns US embargo against Cuba: Insidious form of warfare: An international tribunal in Brussels condemns the US embargo against Cuba ...
freitag.de/autoren/daniela-dahn/tribunal-verurteilt-us-embargo-gegen-kuba-heimtueckische-form-der-kriegsfuehrung
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What's next for EU sanctions on Russia?: In this week’s edition: Future of EU's Russia sanctions, Gaza plans and EI defence inquiry.
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/whats-next-for-eu-sanctions-on-russia/
Antwerp awaits international decisions on Belgium's conflict diamond proposal: The G7 and the EU are considering a comprehensive plan to disrupt the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/800262/antwerp-awaits-international-decisions-on-belgiums-conflict-diamond-proposal
Rangers hold Champions League advantage after home win over Servette: The Ibrox side lead at the halfway stage of the qualifying tie.
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EU moves to ban Russian diamonds after months of negotiations: A delegation of G7 experts will meet in Antwerp, the great historical center of the sector ...
english.elpais.com/international/2023-11-13/eu-moves-to-ban-russian-diamonds-after-months-of-negotiations.html
The surprise star of Verstappen’s latest Spa masterclass: A grid penalty that left Max Verstappen to start sixth in the Belgian Grand Prix was little obstacle to ...
autosport.com/f1/news/the-key-weakness-perez-showed-that-cemented-his-2023-verstappen-spa-defeat/10502588/
Paid articlePaid Belgium's Deputy PM calls for sanctions against Israel: In an accompanying press release, De Sutter also called on the EU to suspend its Association Agreement ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/787059/belgiums-deputy-pm-calls-for-sanctions-against-israel
The LP explained that its decision to not sanction Quimbo was unanimously reached by the management committee, along with some district representatives. trib.al/hX2CElZ
Euroclear earns €3bn from frozen Russian assets: Windfall for Belgian depositary likely to raise pressure to channel proceeds to Ukraine
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Pointing out that self-regulation of #television channels has proven to be “ineffective”, the #SupremeCourt today (August 14) said that it would issue guidelines to ... Show more #DYChandrachud #televisionchannels #supremecourtofindia #tvchannel #indiannews #chiefjustice #chiefjusticeofindia #lawandorder #court #indianlaw #indianjudiciary
Noise and WTO lawsuits: Wheat from Ukraine divides the EU: In the dispute over national import bans on wheat and corn from Ukraine, Brussels is relying on ...
agrarheute.com/politik/krach-wto-klagen-weizen-ukraine-spaltet-eu-611176
Quick Glance: Report Urges EU to Accept New Members by 2030
- Accepting Kyiv would be a major turning point, as Ukraine, with over 40 million people, would become the EU's fifth largest member.
- The report calls for the EU to prepare for enlargement by 2030.
- Governments have acknowledged that further enlargement without proper institutional reforms would make it even harder, if not impossible, for the EU to make decisions.
- The report also proposes reducing Brussels' notorious bureaucracy by cutting the number of commissioners proposed by member states in the EU's executive.
Russian media claims Belgium unfroze assets of two Russian banks: Despite US sanctions, the Belgian Treasury granted licenses for two Russian banks to partially ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/721908/russian-media-claims-belgium-has-unfreezed-assets-of-two-russian-banks
Diamonds worth $1.5 million seized from Antwerp company run by Russians: Diamonds worth about €1.4 million were seized during three raids on Wednesday at an ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/737141/diamonds-worth-1-5-million-seized-from-antwerp-company-run-by-russians
De Croo: Import ban on Russian diamonds should last until January 1st: Western countries are "very close" to establishing a traceability system to sanction ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/10/11/de-croo-einfuhrverbot-russischer-diamanten-soll-bis-zum-1-januar-stehen
Belgian Soccer Player Arne Espeel, 25, Dies After Collapsing On Pitch: The goalkeeper reportedly fell to the ground moments after saving a penalty.
huffpost.com/entry/arne-espeel-belgian-soccer-player-dies_n_63ec0fa3e4b0808b91c32a20
Brussels prosecutor's office wants local authorities to punish more offences
thebulletin.be/brussels-prosecutors-office-wants-local-authorities-punish-more-offences
How Russia accessed Western defence technology through Belgium: A clandestine network funnelled Western technology vital for military applications to Moscow ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/721226/how-russia-accessed-western-defence-technology-through-belgium
US Treasury sanctions Antwerp diamond company over Russian imports: Antwerp-based Grib Diamonds has been a prominent wholesaler since 2014, dealing in diamonds ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/718642/us-treasury-sanctions-antwerp-diamond-company-over-russian-imports
American Tactics vs. Chinese Strategy | by Stephen S. Roach - Project Syndicate: Stephen S. Roach warns that short-termism will never be enough to offset the ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/american-tactics-cannot-beat-chinese-strategy-by-stephen-s-roach-2023-09
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Ukraine looks to seize interest on Russia's frozen assets: Clearinghouse Euroclear has collected $1.7 billion in interest in the first half of the year on $150 ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/ukraine-war-interest-euroclear-russia-frozen-assets-wartime-fund-bonds-2023-9
Belgium leads the way as ban on Russian diamonds gains momentum
brusselstimes.com/world-all-news/695316/belgium-leads-the-way-as-ban-on-russian-diamonds-gains-momentum
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