Sunday, May 28, 2023

European Parliament

April 5, 2023

UEFA president says no decision yet on possible ban of Belarus teams

Russian teams were banned by UEFA and the world governing body FIFA after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is an ally of Russia.

Belarus national team
March 6, 2023

Boris Johnson nominated father for knighthood: Report

The former British prime minister had put forward as many as 100 names for awards.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
February 15, 2023

EU passes law to ban petrol, diesel engine vehicles

This means that by 2035, it would be impossible to sell a petrol or diesel car in the 27 countries of the European Union.

European Parliament and Electric cars
February 9, 2023

European Union officials welcome Zelensky in Brussels

Mr Zelensky is set to give a speech at the European Parliament and attend a summit with the EU’s 27 leaders as a guest.

Ursula Von Der Leyen
February 9, 2023

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine war, migration

European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday, where they are expected to be joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
February 9, 2023

Germany providing most aid to Ukraine among EU countries: Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlined on Thursday his country’s support for Ukraine as he arrived at an EU summit in Brussels.

Scholz
January 31, 2023

EU promises not to interfere in Nigeria’s presidential, other elections

Observers do not interfere in the electoral process and have no authority to change or correct any shortcomings.

Barry-Andrews
January 19, 2023

Iran angry over proposed EU listing of Revolutionary Guard as terrorists

Iran, on Thursday, condemned a proposal by the European parliament to list Iran Revolutionary Guards as terrorists calling it “ill-considered and wrong.’’

Iran Revolutionary Guards
December 14, 2022

Sweden takes over leadership of EU governing council

The Swedish Embassy in Abuja has taken over the leadership of the European Union Council for six months from the Czech Republic.

EU Leaders
September 20, 2022

EU countries adopt further €5 billion credit for Ukraine

A total of €1 billion of the so-called macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Ukraine was disbursed in early August.

Council of the European Union