File photo: Russia The logo of the Nord Flow 2 gas pipeline project is seen on the Chilebinsk Pipe Rolling Plant on February 26, 2020 at the Chelyabinsk Pipe Rolling Plant in Chelyabinsk. BERLIN (Reuters) – A European response involving the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline against Russia is needed …
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DUBLIN / BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Phil Hogan stepped down as EU Trade Commissioner on Wednesday after days of pressure over allegations that he violated COVID-19 guidelines during a trip to his native Ireland, saying it had become clear that the controversy was a distraction from his work, FILE PHOTO: European …
Read More »EU sanctions Russian, North Korean and Chinese intelligence companies for suspected cyberattacks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union on Thursday imposed travel and financial sanctions on a department of Russia’s military intelligence service and companies in North Korea and China for their alleged involvement in major cyber attacks worldwide. FILE PHOTO: The flags of the European Union wave outside the headquarters of …
Read More »EU watchdog tells UK banks to prepare for full Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) – Banks using Britain as a gateway to the European Union must fully implement their plans to serve EU customers before the end of the Brexit transition period in December, it said on Wednesday. EU banking watchdog. FILE PHOTO: British Union Jack and EU flags are displayed at …
Read More »Spain criticizes UK and Germany for advising tourists to stay away
MADRID / LONDON / BERLIN (Reuters) – Spain reacted angrily on Tuesday to recommendations by Britain and Germany that their citizens avoid their islands and beaches due to an increase in coronavirus cases during what should be the heyday of the tourist season. FILE PHOTO: People sunbathe on Magaluf beach, …
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