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Brown Danube: How Belgrade’s sewers taint Europe’s famous river
… they dump raw sewage into Europe’s venerated river. It … fishermen who live off the fruits of the Danube and the … of the high levels of organic pollution. If consumed, the bacteria … purify – Serbia is an EU candidate country which hopes to …
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In brief: the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC70)
For the first time, the WHO Regional Committee for Europe took place virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the highlights of this year’s session was the endorsement by Member States of the European Programme of Work (EPW). The EPW sets down a 5-year vision of how WHO/Europe and Member States will work together…
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China Rejects Human Rights Criticism as EU Seeks Trade Rebalance
… resurgent coronavirus pandemic in Europe forced the change of plan … along with European Council President Charles Michel; European Commission President … the council of the EU. European Council President Charles Michel … practice one’s religion and one’s …
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EU sends tough message to Xi
… “Europe is a player, not a playing field,” European Council … States as a market for EU goods and services. China… assimilation has targeted academics, religious leaders and activists from mostly … and to chisel away at Islamic radicalism. On Monday US …
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Member States continue to drive financial support to WHO/Europe
A total of US$ 210 million (€177 million) in specified voluntary contributions was received by WHO/Europe for the first half of 2020, from 81 contributors. A large proportion of this amount (59%) was from Member States, followed by intergovernmental organizations – mainly the European Union (EU) (17%), United Nations organizations (6.5%), partnerships (6%), and non-state…
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EU contributes 86.8 million Ethiopian Birr (2 million Euros) to UNICEF
… , 15 Sept 2020 – The European Union (EU) has provided 86.8 million … made available through the EU’s Civil Protection and … therefore immensely grateful to the European Union for providing this funding … Ethiopia.” With the first EU funding received in May 2020 …
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China rejects human rights plea during ‘intense’ EU trade talks
“Europe needs to be a player, … Xi rejected criticism by Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der … human rights, while accusing the EU of having its own issues … concentration camp, a place where religious and ethnic minorities are subject …
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Pakistan: EU humanitarian aid mobilizes €5M for basic health service provision during COVID-19
… be provided through the EU’s Civil Protection and … ) and Balochistan (Jafarabad). The EU is working to strengthen Pakistan … emergencies and disasters. The EU’s support will allow … time. Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Androulla Kaminara …
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EU Demands Level Playing Field in Relationship with China
BRUSSELS – The European Union demanded a more … Monday. Heading the EU delegation was European Council President Charles Michel, … country holds the rotating EU presidency. China’s delegation … the European Union against usurpation and imitation. An EU statement …
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EU, China look to cement ties at virtual summit despite rifts
Leaders from the European Union and China have held … second such formal talks between EU and Chinese officials since … investment deal, which the EU hopes will allow European companies … the European Parliament wrote a letter ahead of the summit urging EU …