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Bloomberg
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Russia Sends Jet as Estonia Tries to Halt Shadow Oil Tanker
Russia deployed a fighter jet in NATO airspace this week after Estonia tried to inspect a so-called shadow fleet tanker passing the EU-member's economic area, Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said. The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry didn't mention the incident in a weekly briefing nor was a question asked, although a video purportedly of the flyover has appeared widely in Russian media.
Bloomberg
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Russia Sends Jet as Estonia Tries to Inspect Shadowy Oil Tanker
Russia deployed a fighter jet in NATO airspace this week after Estonia tried to inspect a so-called shadow fleet tanker passing the EU-member's economic area, Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said. The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry didn't mention the incident in a weekly briefing nor was a question asked, although a video purportedly of the flyover has appeared widely in Russian media.
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Thousands of Romanians rally in support of EU ahead of run-off vote
dpa Bucharest Thousands took to the streets in Bucharest and other cities in Romania on Saturday to rally in support of the European Union ahead of the country's presidential run-off election later this month. In the centre of the Romanian capital, crowds waved EU flags and chanted slogans including 'Romania votes, Europe counts' and 'Russia threatens us - the EU protects us,' local media reported. In the run-off on May 18, the eurosceptic and nationalist George Simion faces off against Bucharest's centrist mayor Nicusor Dan. Simion received almost 41% of the vote in the first round on May 4, while Dan garnered just under 21%. Dan is a supporter of firmly anchoring EU-member Romania in European institutions and NATO, while Simion wants to stop all aid for Ukraine as it fights to repel a Russian invasion. According to media reports, further demonstrations took place in the western Romanian cities of Timisoara, Cluj and Arad, among others.
Asharq Al-Awsat
05-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
EU's Von der Leyen Announces 500 Mln Euro Package to Lure Top Researchers to Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday a 500 million euros ($566.6 million) incentive package to boost European science research, as Europe hopes to lure top US scientists disgruntled with President Donald Trump. "Science is an investment – and we need to offer the right incentives. This is why I can announce that we will put forward a new 500 million euros package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers," she said at a speech in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. "We are choosing to put research and innovation, science and technology, at the heart of our economy. We are choosing to be the continent where universities are pillars of our societies and our way of life," she added. She also said she wanted EU-member states to invest 3% of gross domestic product in research and development by 2030, Reuters reported. Last month, Macron and Von der Leyen said they would be looking to invite scientists and researchers from the world over to Europe, at a time when Trump's administration is threatening to cut federal funding for Harvard and other US universities. In April, France also launched the "Choose France for Science" platform, operated by the French National Research Agency (ANR), which enables universities, schools, and research organizations to apply for co-funding from the government to host researchers.
Daily Maverick
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
EU's Von der Leyen announces 500 mln euro package to lure top researchers to Europe
'Science is an investment – and we need to offer the right incentives. This is why I can announce that we will put forward a new 500 million euros package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers,' she said at a speech in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. 'We are choosing to put research and innovation, science and technology, at the heart of our economy. We are choosing to be the continent where universities are pillars of our societies and our way of life,' she added. She also said she wanted EU-member states to invest 3% of gross domestic product in research and development by 2030. Last month, Macron and Von der Leyen said they would be looking to invite scientists and researchers from the world over to Europe, at a time when Trump's administration is threatening to cut federal funding for Harvard and other U.S. universities. In April, France also launched the 'Choose France for Science' platform, operated by the French National Research Agency (ANR), which enables universities, schools, and research organisations to apply for co-funding from the government to host researchers. ($1 = 0.8825 euros)
