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Europe · HelsinkiSweden and Finland were both neutral throughout the Cold War. Their decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades. The move reflects a sweeping shift in public opinion in the Nordic region since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion. Ratification of all 30 allied parliaments could take up to a year.See the Story
Finland, Sweden formally submit application to join Nato
43% Center coverage: 113 sources
Europe · KyivThe European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status. EC Chief Ursula von der Leyen said this is on the understanding that Ukraine can carry out a number of reforms. The recommendation will now be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc during a summit next week in Brussels. Launching accession talks requires unanimous approval from all member countries.See the Story
EU Commission recommends EU candidate status for Ukraine
35% Left coverage: 89 sources
Europe · MoscowRussia's security council chief Nikolai Patrushev warns of "serious" consequences over restrictions on rail transit of EU-sanctioned goods to Moscow's exclave of Kaliningrad. Retaliatory steps "will be taken in the near future. Their consequences will have a serious negative impact on the population of Lithuania," he says.See the Story
Russia condemns Lithuania transit ban to Kaliningrad, vows response
34% Right coverage: 73 sources
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Europe · ParisEmmanuel Macron is the first French president in 20 years to win re-election. Mr Macron won with 58.5% of the vote to Ms Le Pen's 41.5%. The result triggered waves of relief among allies that the nuclear-armed nation will not abruptly shift course in the midst of the Ukraine war.See the Story
President Putin congratulates Macron on winning the presidential election
45% Left coverage: 53 sources
US & Canada · TorontoTwo new presumed monkeypox cases have been reported in New York. The total number of patients being evaluated for the virus is up to four. People most susceptible to contracting monkeypox include people who recently traveled to Portugal, Spain, the UK, Canada, and Central or Western African countries.See the Story
Toronto confirms 3 new cases of monkeypox
37% Center coverage: 35 sources
Europe · MoscowEU leaders are set to discuss a plan to water down proposed sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring Hungary on board. Under wording put forward by EU ambassadors, deliveries of Russian oil by pipeline would continue temporarily while sanctions are applied to supplies delivered by ship. The plan would represent a weakening of the European Commission's original proposal for a "complete ban" on RussianOil imports.See the Story
EU leaders gather to try and hammer out agreement over Russian oil ban
57% Center coverage: 28 sources
Europe · HelsinkiEU member states adopt a sixth package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Package targets Russian oil delivered by sea, and exempts oil that moves via pipeline. Five previous rounds of sanctions targeted Russia's economy, financial system, central bank, top government officials, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin.See the Story
Sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will affect around 70 Finnish companies
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
EuropeNATO will increase it's presence around Sweden's borders and in the Baltic sea while a potential application to join the alliance is processed. Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its invasion of Ukraine have led the countries to rethink their security policies. Sweden and Finland are expected to make a decision about whether to apply to join NATO this month.See the Story
NATO chief says alliance will increase presence in Baltic sea if Sweden applies - SVT
50% Right coverage: 4 sources
Economy · UkraineThe European Commission proposed a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods. The move, which grants Ukraine a zero tariff, zero quota access to the EU market, will now need to be agreed on by the European Parliament and EU governments. Last year, bilateral EU-Ukraine trade was more than 52 billion euros.See the Story
EU proposes to suspend all duties on imports from Ukraine
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
Europe · BrusselsEU says it is "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc. Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria after not receiving payment in rubles. President Vladimir Putin had said last month that Russia would no longer accept payments in currencies other than the ruble.See the Story
European Union vows 'coordinated response' against Russia's gas stoppage
75% Right coverage: 8 sources
EuropeRiga Technical University (RTU), Riga Stradins University (RSU) and the University of Latvia have been included in the QS World University Ranking 2023. RTU has been ranked in 751-800 place, the highest spot among the three Latvian universities featuring in the ranking. RSU has made it to the ranking for the fifth consecutive year, and remains in 801-1,000 place.See the Story
UGM Receives 231 Ranking in QS World University Ranking
Coverage: 5 sources
Europe · UkrainePresidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia visit Ukraine. They demand accountability for what they call war crimes carried out by Russian forces. Biden approves $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine. Russia says more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops have surrendered in Mariupol, where Ukrainian forces have been holding out in pockets of the city.See the Story
Presidents of 3 Baltic nations, Poland visit Zelensky in Ukraine to oppose Russian war
83% Center coverage: 6 sources
Europe · FinlandEstonia and Finland will pool resources to rent a liquified natural gas (LNG) floating terminal meant to ensure gas supply security. The countries will pay for the construction of mooring infrastructure and share the cost of renting the terminal based on consumption volume. The terminal should be moved into the area by this fall and parked at whichever site is prepared to receive it.See the Story
Estonia and Finland to create joint LNG terminal by fall
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European Union · UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talked with the Prime Minister of Latvia Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) Karins will be attending the European Council meeting of June 23-24, where Ukraine's status as becoming a EU candidate country will be decided. Latvia's main goal at the EU meeting is for Ukraine to be granted EU candidateCountry status.See the Story
Zelensky thanks Karins for Latvia's support in granting Ukraine the status of EU candidate country
Europe · LithuaniaLithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte is expected to answer questions from opposition parliamentarians on the Kaliningrad transit sanctions. Opposition MPs are asking the prime minister about Lithuania's position in talks on the EU's fourth package of sanctions. They are also asking what steps Lithuania is taking to prepare for the ban on the transit of certain other categories of products later this year.See the Story
