BRUSSELS, 7th February, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has released new guidelines to ensure that professional journalism is recognised and protected across the world’s largest digital platforms. These guidelines will help Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) – as defined by the Digital Services Act – and media service providers implement the relevant provisions of […]
BRUSSELS, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as the eurozone economy continued to record modest but resilient growth despite global challenges, including the impact of US tariffs. The ECB maintained its deposit rate at 2%, where it has stood since June, following a series of […]
ABU DHABI, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received today in Abu Dhabi, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the UAE and Austria […]
ABU DHABI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, welcomed the historic free trade agreement reached between the Republic of India and the European Union, commending this important achievement which reflects the commitment of both sides to promoting free trade and economic openness, and embodies a model of economic partnerships that […]
BRUSSELS, 23rd January, 2026 (WAM) — In a vote on Thursday, MEPs rejected a motion of censure against the European Commission. The motion, tabled by the Patriots for Europe group, was rejected by 165 votes in favour and 390 against, with 10 abstentions. The vote was preceded by a plenary debate with Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič […]
BRUSSELS, 4th January, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised airlines to avoid flying over Venezuelan airspace following recent US strikes, warning that the possible activation of air defence systems poses a “high risk to civil flights.” In a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of Venezuela, the agency […]
BRUSSELS, 3rd January, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission expects a sharp rise in deportations from the European Union over the past year, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, quoting EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner. “The deportation rate rose from 19 per cent in 2023 to 27 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025. […]
BRUSSELS, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — The cities of Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as European Capitals of Culture for 2026. The European Union annually names several cities as European Capitals of Culture to underline Europe’s cultural diversity and honour the cultural and artistic identity of each region. The two […]
BRUSSELS, 16th December, 2025 (WAM) — The European Parliament today approved a package of enhanced safeguard measures aimed at protecting European farmers in the context of the free trade agreement between the European Union and the MERCOSUR bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The measures include tighter monitoring mechanisms for products classified as […]
BRUSSELS, 10th December, 2025 (WAM) — The European Union (EU) reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to protecting human rights amid rising global challenges, noting that millions of simple, everyday actions contribute to preserving human dignity despite the fear or pressure individuals may face. In a statement issued today by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs […]
BRUSSELS, 3rd December, 2025 (WAM) – The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade. The EU executive is aiming to improve the EU market’s defences against threats from third countries with a new economic doctrine that combines […]
ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2025 (WAM) — Indra Group and EDGE have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as the preliminary step towards establishing a new joint venture in Spain that would be dedicated to the development, production and maintenance of loitering munitions and smart weapons for the Spanish, European and selected international markets, with […]
