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in EuropeSlovakia summons Ukrainian ambassador over gasoline transit feud
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico for getting gasoline from Russia as an alternative of the United States or different international locations. “Many in Europe … have chosen to protect their independence and sovereignty. But not Mr. Fico. He chooses Moscow over America and different companions who can present […] More
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in EuropeSlovakia leads EU cost to rein in grocery store energy
Eastern Europe’s meals provide chain is formed by overseas grocery store chains like Lidl, Tesco, Spar and Auchan, which have entrenched themselves as key gamers within the retail panorama. While the notice doesn’t single out particular actors, the overseas retailers’ robust bargaining energy has sparked long-running tensions with governments, which accuse them of driving down […] More
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in EuropeTurkey pushing to assist EU change Ukraine gasoline transit
“We have the Southern Gas Corridor,” stated Kaymakcı. “We have 18 billion cubic meters of gasoline, coming primarily from Azerbaijan — and we will simply broaden this, connecting it to Mediterranean gasoline. Our position is there, our potential is there.” However, high-level talks over vitality commerce between Turkey and the EU have been suspended in […] More
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in EuropeSlovak protests draw 100,000 denouncing pro-Putin tilt by Fico authorities
“We perceive that this nation’s political management can’t think about that anybody might act freely and independently with out some type of private acquire,” Maštalír mentioned. The protest rallies, which occurred concurrently in additional than 30 Slovak cities, had been organized by the “Slovakia is Europe” NGO in response to a pointy overseas coverage flip […] More
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in EuropeUkraine can deliver Azeri gasoline to Europe, Zelenskyy says
Russian gasoline flows to Europe by means of Ukraine had been shut off this month, resulting in fierce complaints from Slovakia and Hungary, which had been nonetheless receiving vital deliveries from Russia. Zelenskyy made the feedback throughout a press convention with Moldovan President Maia Sandu. During talks on Saturday, the pair agreed to “present pressing […] More
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in EuropeAnti-Fico protests construct as Slovak PM mutters about international ‘coup’
“The entire factor is loopy,” mentioned Ivan Mikloš, head of the MESA 10 assume tank and the architect of Slovakia’s financial reforms as deputy prime minister after which finance minister from 1998 to 2006. Mikloš advised POLITICO that Fico’s pro-Moscow stance and up to date saber-rattling over threats to the state had been disingenuous. “Global […] More
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in EuropeWho beloved Moscow extra: Tucker Carlson or Slovakia’s far-right chief?
But whereas Fico’s journey was primarily enterprise, the group of Slovak MPs went round admiring Moscow’s structure, attending theater performs and looking Russian supermarkets to show that tales about lacking primary meals provides are (completely and fully!) false. Their constructive outlook echoed one other controversial latest Russia go to: Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson’s Moscow jolly […] More
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in EuropeFico’s rival pushes snap election as Slovak PM’s Moscow journey backfires
“Fico’s journey to Moscow was a shame for Slovakia,” Fico’s largest political rival, Progressive Slovakia party chief Michal Šimečka, stated in an interview with POLITICO. “But it’s a part of an even bigger story a couple of prime minister who doesn’t appear … involved in coping with actual issues that bother individuals in Slovakia. Instead, […] More
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in EuropeSlovak opposition piles stress on Fico over Putin ties and Vietnam lodge go to
Slovakia’s opposition events plan to name a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico’s authorities as a consequence of his pro-Moscow leanings, they introduced in a press convention Tuesday. “Robert Fico has left Slovakia. Instead of being in our homeland and addressing the issues that persons are going through, he’s flying world wide, […] More
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in EuropeKeep calm, Austria’s appearing chief tells EU as far proper looms
Pro-Russia Herbert Kickl, chief of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is bidding to kind a authorities after the breakdown of coalition talks amongst Vienna’s mainstream events. Schallenberg, Austria’s overseas minister and member of the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), took over as interim chancellor on Friday, after Karl Nehammer resigned earlier this month. Austria “will stay a dependable accomplice […] More
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in EuropeSlovakia bending fact about Russian fuel talks, says Ukraine
Just hours earlier than the Brussels-mediated session to discover a decision was purported to happen, Fico’s authorities issued a press release alleging that the Ukrainian aspect had walked out of discussions. “Due to the truth that the Ukrainian aspect is not going to attend … the European Commission has determined to cancel the assembly,” the […] More
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in EuropeCutting off Russian fuel to EU can have ‘drastic’ influence, Slovak PM warns
“Halting fuel transit through Ukraine can have a drastic influence on us all within the EU — however not on the Russian Federation,” Slovak Prime Minister Fico mentioned in a New Year’s tackle posted on social media. Fico — who’s pleasant with Russian President Vladimir Putin, assembly him in Moscow in a shock go to over […] More