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EU eastern flank states pledge deeper defense cooperation against Russia

EU eastern flank states pledge deeper defense cooperation against Russia

'Russia’s strategic goals remain unchanged: to create buffer zone stretching from Arctic region through Baltic and Black Seas to Mediterranean,' leaders say

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European Parliament lawmaker nominates Francesca Albanese, Gaza doctors for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
16.12.2025

European Parliament lawmaker nominates Francesca Albanese, Gaza doctors for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Nomination is signed by nearly 300 eligible proposers from 33 countries, announces Matjaz Nemec

Ireland seeks to cut asylum arrivals over fears of social strain
16.12.2025

Ireland seeks to cut asylum arrivals over fears of social strain

Justice minister warns last year’s 18,500 asylum applications are unsustainable, citing pressure on housing, public services

1 person missing after building explosion in eastern France: Interior minister
16.12.2025

1 person missing after building explosion in eastern France: Interior minister

Blast occurred on ground floor of building in Ain department on Monday, killing 2 people, injuring around 10 others

INTERVIEW – Some asylum policies breaching or pushing legal limits, outgoing UN refugee chief Grandi warns
16.12.2025

INTERVIEW – Some asylum policies breaching or pushing legal limits, outgoing UN refugee chief Grandi warns

Over 117 million displaced worldwide as new wars and protracted conflicts drive record humanitarian needs, Filippo Grandi tells Anadolu

EU received asylum applications from 1,775 unaccompanied minors in September
16.12.2025

EU received asylum applications from 1,775 unaccompanied minors in September

Spain, Germany, France see largest numbers of positive first-instance decisions