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French regulator orders ban on 2 Russian TV channels

The French telecommunications regulator, Arcom, has instructed local satellite operator Eutelsat to cease broadcasting two Russian channelsSTS and Channel 5. The decision stems from EU sanctions imposed in 2014 on the channels parent company, National Media Group (NMG), following Crimeas...

EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Unions ability to realistically support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday after a tense EU summit in Brussels, Orban asserted that the EU lacks the financial means to continue its support, reports RT....

Meta to launch generative AI assistant in the EU

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Thursday that it will introduce its generative artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, in the European Union starting this week, over a year after its debut in the US, reports BSS. Its taken longer than we would have liked to...

EU to provide €2mn aid for July uprising victims

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday launched a project to support around 8,000 individuals severely affected by the violence and disruption which occurred during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. The Pathways to Healing: A Survivor Centred Approach to Address Violence and Human...

EU envoy meets CHT adviser

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Saturday met with Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma at Parbotto Chattogram Complex in Dhaka. During the meeting, the Ambassador assured the EUs commitment to special cooperative investments in the CHT,...

EU calls for international standard election in Bangladesh: CEC

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the European Union (EU) aims to witness an election in Bangladesh that aligns with international standards. The Election Commission (EC) is committed to this and is working impartially to ensure the election is free, fair, and...

EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal conclusion

The EU welcomed the announcement on Friday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalized a peace agreement, marking a significant step toward resolving their long-standing conflict. The EU urged both countries to sign the treaty promptly, reads a DW report. Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have fought...

Huawei linked to EU Parliament bribery scandal as police raid Belgium, Portugal

A new bribery scandal involving Huawei has shaken the European Parliament, with police raids in Belgium and Portugal on Thursday. The operation is centered on allegations that lobbyists for the Chinese telecom giant bribed current and former European Parliament members to promote the companys...

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

EU to strengthen peacekeeping in Bosnia as separatist laws suspended

The EU said Friday it would strengthen its peacekeeping presence in Bosnia after the countrys top court suspended separatist laws enacted by Bosnian Serb authorities. The European Union Force (EUFOR) announced that it will temporarily expand the size of its peacekeeping force in the country....

EU’s Von Der Leyen proposes $840 billion defense plan amid rising security concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a massive boost in defense spending, proposing that EU member states allocate approximately $840 billion to strengthen the blocs military capabilitiesmore than double its total defense expenditure in 2024, reports RT. Speaking on...

Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe reach record high in 2024, 96% rejected

The number of Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe hit a record high in 2024, though nearly 96% were rejected, according to data published on Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). A total of 43,236 Bangladeshis applied for asylum in EU+ countriesthe highest in a...

Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed calls for greater Muslim representation in global decision-making bodies, emphasizing the need for U.N. Security Council reform. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the worlds population, should be represented as they deserve, he said at the 16th...

EU supports interim govt’s reform ambition: Hadja Lahbib

EU commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib on Monday said the European Union is with the people of Bangladesh in supporting the reform ambitions of the interim government. I am with you and the European Union is with you in supporting the reform ambitions of...

EU to provide €68m aid for Rohingyas

Visiting EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said that the EU will provide 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, reports BSS. She said: The European Union is providing 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, including host communities in Bangladesh, and for the Myanmar...

EU Commissioner Lahbib arrives in Dhaka

European Union (EU) Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a three-day official visit. Secretary (east) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md. Nazrul Islam received her at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport....

EU, BRAC launch project to combat gender-based violence

The European Union (EU) and BRAC officially launched the SHIKHA project on Thursday, an initiative aimed at tackling gender-based violence in society. Recent studies indicate that 80% of women in garment factories, 74% of female students in educational institutions, 94% of women using public...

RMG exports to EU grow by 4.86% in 2024

Bangladeshs readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 4.86% in 2024, reaching US$19.77 billion, up from $18.85 billion in 2023, according to Eurostat data. This steady growth was driven by value-added production, duty-free market access, improved workplace safety, and...

EU wants Bangladesh successfully transition from ‘autocracy to democracy’

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said they want to see Bangladesh successfully transition from autocracy to democracy and become a like-minded partner in international organizations, reports UNB. We want your transition to succeed. We...

EU nation confirms resumption of Russian gas supply via TurkStream

Slovakia has resumed importing Russian natural gas through the TurkStream pipeline after Ukraine halted transit via its territory, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced. The move helps Slovakia avert an energy crisis after Kievs refusal to renew its transit agreement with Moscow forced several EU...

Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...

US sanctions threaten ICC's independence: EU

The EU on Friday warned sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) threaten its independence and the wider judicial system, after US President Donald Trump punished the court over its probes into America and Israel. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday saying the court in The...

Impartial judiciary needed in Bangladesh: EU

The European Union (EU) has emphasized the need for a strong, impartial, and efficient judiciary in Bangladesh to safeguard fundamental rights and promote transparency. A strong, impartial and efficient judiciary is essential for protecting fundamental rights, ensuring accountability, promoting...

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence

EU leaders huddle Monday with Britains prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europes defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands Americas allies spend much more. The gathering in Brussels is billed as a triple first: the first time the European...

EU backs transparent, inclusive, credible election reforms in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to continuing their collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues to build partnership, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Bangladesh and the EU. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser...

EU military chief wants European troops in Greenland

The European Unions (EU) military chief General Robert Brieger has said that it would make sense to station European troops in Greenland following US President Donald Trumps repeated calls for acquiring the autonomous Danish territory. In my view, it would make perfect sense not only to station...

Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time

Solar overtook coal in the European Unions electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the blocs power sector, according to a report released Thursday. Gas generation, meanwhile, declined for the fifth year in a row and fossil-fuelled power dipped to a...

EU,UN Women sign €4.8 million deal for gender equality in Bangladesh

The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement in Dhaka to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The project is aligned with the government of Bangladeshs commitment to...