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EU states discuss possible terrorist designation of Iranian Revolutionary Guards

EU states discuss possible terrorist designation of Iranian Revolutionary Guards

'We stand ready to propose new more severe sanctions following violent crackdown on protesters,' European Commission spokesperson

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Spanish foreign minister urges EU to ‘stop talking and start acting’
12.01.2026

Spanish foreign minister urges EU to ‘stop talking and start acting’

Jose Manuel Albares says security could be reinforced around Greenland, cautions against military intervention in Iran

Rheinmetall to deliver Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in early 2026
12.01.2026

Rheinmetall to deliver Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in early 2026

German arms manufacturer will supply Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles under a multi-million-euro contract, with future production planned in Ukraine

Germany's ice storm closes schools, cancels flights, and disrupts railways
12.01.2026

Germany's ice storm closes schools, cancels flights, and disrupts railways

Dozens of flights grounded at Frankfurt airport, thousands of students shifted to distance learning as dangerous freezing rain swept across western Germany

Estonia bans entry of 261 Russian fighters involved in Ukraine war
12.01.2026

Estonia bans entry of 261 Russian fighters involved in Ukraine war

'They have no place in Estonia and in the Schengen area,' says foreign minister

Europe's Greenland challenge: With Trump eyeing island, limited EU seeks way to protect it
12.01.2026

Europe's Greenland challenge: With Trump eyeing island, limited EU seeks way to protect it

Experts warn any military attempt to acquire island would have severe political consequences, violate international law