1. Press releases

   Republic of Moldova: High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with President Maia Sandu

   On 18 January, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu. Josep Borrell reaffirmed the commitment of the EU to strengthen political association and economic

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/01/2021

2. Press releases

   Statement from the President of the European Commission following the detention of Alexei Navalny yesterday in Moscow

   I condemn the detention of Alexei Navalny yesterday by the Russian authorities, upon his return to Russia. The Russian authorities must immediately release him and ensure his safety.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 18/01/2021

3. Press releases

   Smart agriculture: Growing onions in the sand of Mauritius

   Belle Mare is a small village situated on the eastern coastal side of the island of Mauritius. Residents are mainly small planters highly vulnerable to a high incidence of pests and disease due to climatic conditions such as high temperature and humidity. They also face the challenge of climate

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to MAURITIUS AND SEYCHELLES - Publication date: 18/01/2021

4. Press releases

   United Kingdom withdrawal from European Union and end of transition period on 31 December 2020

   United Kingdom withdrawal from European Union and end of transition period on 31 December 2020

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to Armenia - Publication date: 18/01/2021

5. Press releases

   European Union brings relief to Malaysia floods victims

   In response to severe flooding that submerged large parts of eastern Malaysia, the European Union is providing €60,000 (nearly 300,000 Malaysian ringgit) in humanitarian aid funding to assist the most affected communities.

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to MALAYSIA - Publication date: 18/01/2021

6. Joint Press Releases

   Fijian Government Officials Receive Counter-Trafficking Training

   The International Organization for Migration (IOM) delivered a two-day training (14-15 January) in Suva on understanding trafficking of human beings to officers from various government Ministries who are members of the National Human Trafficking Working Group.

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the PACIFIC ISLANDS - Publication date: 17/01/2021

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Israel/OPT: Statement by the Spokesperson on new settlements announcements

   Israel's latest decision to advance plans for the approval and construction of almost 800 new settlement units in the West Bank, is contrary to international law and further undermines the prospects of a viable two-state solution. The EU also reiterates its call on the government of Israel to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/01/2021

8. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Palestine: Statement by the Spokesperson on launching the preparations for elections

   On Friday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas enacted a decree-law on holding legislative, presidential and National Council elections in the coming months starting with legislative elections on 22 May. This is a welcome development as participative, representative and accountable democratic

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/01/2021

9. Press releases

   SYRIA: New minister of Foreign Affairs added to the sanction list

   Languages: العربية Today the Council of the European Union decided to impose targeted restrictive measures on Faysal Meqdad, who was recently appointed minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria. Ten years ago the Syrian people’s peaceful demands for freedom, bread and social justice have been faced with

   Author: Press and information team - SYRIA - Publication date: 16/01/2021

10. Press releases

    Syrian foreign affairs minister added to EU sanctions list

    The Council today decided to add Faisal Mekdad to the list of persons subject to EU restrictive measures on Syria, in light of his recent appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This decision brings to 289 the total number of persons targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze. 70 entities are

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/01/2021

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