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Bahrain and the EU

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy whose legal system is based upon the 2002 amended constitution and headed by King Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The country has two legislative bodies: the 40-member Chamber of Deputies elected by universal suffrage and the 40-member royally appointed Shura Council. Political parties are not allowed but political societies were legalised in 2001.

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Syria: EU condemns Turkey’s military action

EU foreign affairs ministers, gathered today in Luxembourg for a Foreign Affairs Council, have condemned Turkey's military action in north east Syria. "We have a common united European Union position … on the developments in the north-east of Syria … there is a clear condemnation from the European Union’s side of Turkey’s military action", said High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the Council.

Monday, 14 October, 2019 - 19:41
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Europe Day 2019 Celebration in the Gulf region

In celebration of Europe month in KSA and the Gulf region, the delegation in cooperation with member States in the region has organized several events both in KSA and the region.

Monday, 13 May, 2019 - 16:35
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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE/PURCHASE

Proposals must be submitted: a) either by post or by courier not later than 16:00 on 14 March 2019 to the address indicated hereunder. b) or delivered by hand not later than 16.00 on 14 March 2019 to the address indicated hereunder.

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019 - 10:32
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Announcement: Chaillot Prize 2019

The Prize honours local civil society organisations, public or private institutions, as well as individuals for their efforts in promoting general awareness of human rights and the rights of vulnerable groups in the GCC region.

Monday, 25 February, 2019 - 10:44
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EU Candidate for Post of Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation submitted in Rome

The candidacy of Ms Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle for the post of Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, was submitted in Rome on Monday 17 December 2018. The next Director General will be elected by the 194 Member States of the Organisation during its 41st Conference in June 2019. Ms Geslain-Lanéelle from France was identified as the EU candidate by the Council of the European Union on 15 October 2018.

Monday, 17 December, 2018 - 08:50
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