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UK-Türkiye free trade talks focus on growth and new agreements

UK-Türkiye free trade talks focus on growth and new agreements

New agreements, expanded free trade talks could boost economic ties, says Turkish trade minister

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Spain signals readiness to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, Palestine
08.01.2026

Spain signals readiness to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, Palestine

Referring to Middle East, prime minister links any future Spanish deployment to progress toward peace, recognition of 2 states

Ireland says it will vote against EU-Mercosur agreement
08.01.2026

Ireland says it will vote against EU-Mercosur agreement

Irish government does not support deal in the form in which it was presented, says Deputy Prime Minister Harris

Poland urges US Congress to clarify stance on Trump’s Greenland threats
08.01.2026

Poland urges US Congress to clarify stance on Trump’s Greenland threats

Foreign Minister Sikorski warns territorial claims against NATO ally could undermine transatlantic security

Danish defense minister calls planned Greenland talks with US ‘really good news’
08.01.2026

Danish defense minister calls planned Greenland talks with US ‘really good news’

'I think that is really good news, because it shows that we now have the opportunity to talk directly to each other instead of doing it through the media,' Poulsen says

Hungary to vote against EU-Mercosur trade agreement: Foreign minister
08.01.2026

Hungary to vote against EU-Mercosur trade agreement: Foreign minister

'European Commission is forcing through deal that would come at expense of the livelihoods of Hungarian farmers,' says Peter Szijjarto