By Sergio GoncalvesLISBON, April 15 (Reuters) - Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO …

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Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni …

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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

By Giselda VagnoniROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless …

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China, Russia veto scaled-back Hormuz resolution at UN Security Council

The vote came hours before the US deadline for Iran to reopen the global chokepoint.

Die Welt

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Dax starts with a strong plus – Merz wants to help secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

„Endlich eine frohe Botschaft“: Die Bundesregierung äußert sich zur Waffenruhe im Nahen Osten. Die Aktienkurse an den Börsen erholen sich, der deutsche Leitindex legt um rund fünf Prozent zu. Mehr …

Euronews

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Travelling to train: European sports resorts turning holidays into fitness breaks

Active holidays are on the rise, with travellers choosing destinations built for training, recovery and movement. Here are some of the most popular sports resorts shaping the trend across Europe.

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Podcast: Fragile ceasefire, fragile energy system — how can European consumers cope?

The ceasefire reached in the Middle East is already at risk. Is there anything European consumers can to be safe from the instability?

Financial Times

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European airports warn new border system causes up to three-hour delays

Operators in 15 countries report disruption as new EU electronic entry/exit system fully comes into force

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European stocks are the losers in the Iran war fallout

The US market is more immune from shocks given still healthy American economic conditions and earnings

04:00

Nato split over US access to European bases in Iran war

Donald Trump irate at France and Spain’s refusal to authorise use of military facilities

France 24

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Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz Strait despite US blockade

At least two ships using Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a US military blockade, data from maritime tracking firm Kpler indicated Tuesday. France 24's …

Le Figaro

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A toll would be preferable to closing the Strait of Hormuz, says the boss of TotalEnergies

Patrick Pouyanné a mis en garde contre les risques de tension sur l’approvisionnement mondial en pétrole et en produits raffinés si la situation devait perdurer au-delà de trois mois.

Middle East Eye

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Activists announce ‘Freedom Fleet 2’ to Gaza from European ports

Activists announce ‘Freedom Fleet 2’ to Gaza from European ports International pro-Palestinian groups said a large flotilla dubbed “Freedom Fleet 2” is preparing to sail from European ports, including Marseille …

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Iran announces alternative routes to Hormuz Strait, local media reports

Iran announces alternative routes to Hormuz Strait, local media reports Iran has announced alternative routes for vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz due to the risk of sea mines. "All …

Rzeczpospolita (PL)

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"Der Spiegel": Donald Trump demands European ships in the Strait of Hormuz area. Ultimatum

Donald Trump miał zażądać, by europejscy partnerzy skierowali swoje siły wojskowe w rejon Cieśniny Ormuz - podał „Der Spiegel”.

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The UN Security Council will deal with the Strait of Hormuz. But the resolution was softened

Rada Bezpieczeństwa ONZ ma 7 kwietnia głosować nad rezolucją ws. ochrony transportu morskiego w Cieśninie Ormuz, ale treść rezolucji została złagodzona, po tym jak Chiny zagroziły wetem w sytuacji, gdyby …

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Donald Trump: The US can easily open the Strait of Hormuz and seize the oil

Mając odrobinę więcej czasu możemy z łatwością otworzyć Cieśninę Ormuz - napisał w serwisie Truth Social Donald Trump.

TVN24 (PL)

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Trump 'used this method repeatedly'

Prezydent Donald Trump konsekwentnie krytykuje państwa NATO za brak zaangażowania w wojnie z Iranem. - On wielokrotnie stosował metodę eskalowania napięcia po to, aby uzyskać cel, nie mając tak naprawdę …

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Estonia is ready to help the US in the Strait of Hormuz. There is one "but"

Donald Trump wielokrotnie wyrażał swoje rozczarowanie europejskimi sojusznikami, którzy w jego opinii nie robią nic, aby wesprzeć wojnę USA z Iranem. Estonia od połowy marca nieraz deklarowała gotowość do udziału …

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A festival of young European photography

The Circulation(s) photo festival has returned to Paris for its 16th edition. On show are works by 26 young European photographers. The projects capture the pulse of young European photography, …

The Telegraph

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Bath break Northampton hearts on one of European club rugby’s great nights

UN News All

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Yemenis are ‘hanging by a thread’ top aid official warns Security Council

Yemen must not be drawn into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Security Council heard on Tuesday, stressing the need for de-escalation, political progress and urgent humanitarian funding …

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European Union support for the UN ‘more vital than ever’, Security Council hears

A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as “a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism.”  