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Switzerland to impose complete ban on Russian LNG imports

Switzerland to impose complete ban on Russian LNG imports

Part of EU’s 19th sanctions package, ban to take effect in April

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US-sanctioned former EU commissioner urges political dialogue to lift measures over tech law
25.02.2026

US-sanctioned former EU commissioner urges political dialogue to lift measures over tech law

Thierry Breton, barred from US by sanctions, prompted Macron to ask Trump to lift them

EU preparing to include Balkan countries in its data roaming zone
25.02.2026

EU preparing to include Balkan countries in its data roaming zone

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia to be included in EU roaming zone

UK byelection in northern England becomes tight 3-way race
25.02.2026

UK byelection in northern England becomes tight 3-way race

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s authority tested in traditionally safe seat in Gorton and Denton byelection

Belgian Parliament committee approves raising reserve military age limit to 67
25.02.2026

Belgian Parliament committee approves raising reserve military age limit to 67

Defense minister welcomes decision, calling revision 'not luxury, but necessity' amid current security challenges

Suspicious powder letter intercepted at US embassy mail depot in Belgium
25.02.2026

Suspicious powder letter intercepted at US embassy mail depot in Belgium

Emergency services responded to inspect letter, with no injuries reported