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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Pierrakakis: We will address concerns about energy costs

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasizes the necessity of addressing the impact of the Middle East war on citizens and the economy, particularly in terms of energy costs.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Media: The number of multiple-entry tourist visas issued to Russian citizens has sharply decreased

The issuance of multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens has plummeted by at least 90% from January to March compared to last year due to new restrictions from the EU.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who financed the evacuation of Poles from the Middle East? A special agreement with the agency

The article discusses the financing and execution of the evacuation of Polish citizens from the Middle East following the recent conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kallas: No one is ready to put their citizens at risk

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected Donald Trump's calls for European assistance in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing a preference for diplomatic solutions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki's letter on Tusk's desk: "Dramatic increase in energy bills"

President Nawrocki has written to Prime Minister Tusk regarding the EU emissions trading system, warning of its negative impact on Poland's industry and citizens' energy costs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Urgent EU meeting on rising oil and gas prices

The article discusses an urgent EU meeting preparing for a summit where leaders will address the issue of escalating energy prices affecting citizens and businesses.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog on Municipal Elections Hesse: Municipal Election in Hesse Has Begun

The municipal elections in Hesse, Germany, have commenced with millions called to vote, including EU citizens.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

The EU extended sanctions against Russian citizens, two names have disappeared from the list

The European Union has prolonged its sanctions against Russian individuals, with two names removed from the list.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

European leaders call for a ban on entry to the Schengen zone for Russians participating in the war against Ukraine

Leaders from eight European countries are urging a ban on entry to the Schengen area for Russian citizens involved in the war against Ukraine, citing serious threats to EU internal security.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Home Office U-turn will let some dual nationals use EU passport to enter UK

The UK Home Office has changed its policy, allowing certain dual nationals to enter the UK using their EU passport instead of requiring a British passport.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Dutch Farmers Movement Left the People's Party and Joined Conservatives

The Dutch Farmers and Citizens Movement has left the European People's Party to join the European Conservatives and Reformists group in the European Parliament.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates that identification documents of transgender citizens must display their 'lived gender' instead of biological sex, following a ruling related to a Bulgarian case.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In Parliament - important vote on sanctions against Russian and Belarusian citizens: the project has overcome the first hurdle

Lithuanian Parliament approved the initial legislation to extend sanctions against Russian and Belarusian citizens for another 18 months.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The number of Russian citizens with valid residence permits in Latvia has decreased by 11,800

The number of Russian citizens residing in Latvia with valid residence permits has decreased by approximately 11,800 since the summer of 2022.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

New Control System: Finally at the Goal After Ten Years - or Not?

A new control system requires all non-EU citizens to be recorded in a new database, with most states ready except for three exceptions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Pierarakakis on the energy crisis: 'We have the tools and the political will to respond'

In response to the energy crisis and macroeconomic developments, Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierarakakis affirmed the EU's solidarity with affected citizens in the Middle East and highlighted the need for readiness in the face of potential market disruptions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Message from Metsola to the Cypriots: You are not, and will never be, alone

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, reassured Cypriot citizens that they are not alone amidst concerns from the Middle East conflict.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Stier and a group of MEPs secured an EU action plan for geothermal energy

The European Commission has confirmed the release of an action plan for geothermal energy, which is expected to help reduce energy bills for citizens in May.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Repatriation of Latvian Citizens from the Middle East Region Completed

Latvia's national airline airBaltic has successfully completed repatriation flights, bringing 569 Latvian citizens and their families back from Dubai amid ongoing regional crises.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The Commission is now evacuating people from the Middle East - This is the situation in Finland

The European Commission has begun evacuating stranded citizens from the Middle East with two flights landing in Romania.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Armenia accepts visa-free entry for citizens of 113 countries. However, this facilitation is temporary

From January 1 to July 1, 2026, citizens of the U.S., EU member states, Schengen countries, and several Middle Eastern nations can visit Armenia visa-free for up to 180 days.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

An evacuation flight from Dubai has arrived in Vilnius

An evacuation flight from Dubai carried 120 Lithuanian citizens back to their homeland, along with passengers from Latvia and Estonia.

Mar 6 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Refugee Board: Conditions in Syria do not justify a Danish residence permit

The Danish Refugee Board has determined that the general conditions in Syria do not justify granting residence permits to Syrian citizens.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How Sweden Can Get Help from the EU to Evacuate

Thirteen countries have requested EU assistance to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the war in Iran, with Sweden considering similar measures.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Prime Minister: About 100 Lithuanian citizens are planned to be returned by evacuation flight from Dubai

The Lithuanian government plans to return around 100 citizens and groups of Latvian and Estonian citizens through an evacuation flight from Dubai.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

EU has sent six evacuation flights - Swedish family has been flown home

The EU has organized six evacuation flights to bring EU citizens back from the Middle East, successfully repatriating a Swedish family from Dubai.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys: Iran's actions pose a threat to international stability

Lithuanian Minister K. Budrys condemns Iranian attacks on several Middle Eastern countries and emphasizes the importance of EU citizens' security and cooperation with Gulf states.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

mObywatel is launching in Europe this year

The Polish government is expanding its mObywatel application to be usable throughout the European Union, adding new functionalities to help Polish citizens abroad.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Poles are mass leaving Germany. Here is the reason

A significant number of Poles and other EU citizens residing in Germany are planning to return to their home countries due to dissatisfaction with living conditions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Several Evacuate Citizens โ€“ Sweden Has Not Sought Help from the EU

Sweden faces criticism for not requesting EU assistance while other countries are evacuating their citizens from the Middle East amid the conflict in Iran.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: EU Commission Calls Together Emergency Teams for Oil and Gas

The EU Commission has convened emergency teams to address concerns surrounding the energy crisis as Germany prepares to repatriate citizens from the Middle East amid escalating tensions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

EU aids citizens stranded in the Middle East โ€“ no help for Finns

The EU will assist member states like Italy, Austria, and Slovakia in evacuating their citizens from the Middle East, but Finland has not requested such assistance.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

EU assists with evacuations

The EU is assisting Italy, Austria, and Slovakia in repatriating citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU helps some member states evacuate citizens from the Middle East

The EU is assisting Italy, Austria, and Slovakia in the evacuation of their citizens from the Middle East amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The EU helped evacuate citizens from the Middle East

The EU is assisting several member states in evacuating their citizens from the Middle East amidst rising regional tensions.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

EU begins evacuation of Europeans in the Middle East

The EU has started evacuating European citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East amid the escalating war involving Iran, the USA, and Israel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Croatia is at the top of population emigration in the European Union

According to new Eurostat data, Croatia has the highest percentage of its citizens living in other EU countries, with nearly 15% currently residing abroad.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

EU wants to help countries evacuate citizens

The EU Commission is set to enhance support for member states looking to evacuate citizens amidst escalating attacks in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: Evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from the Middle East is not planned, investigation promised on another complaint regarding G. Nausฤ—da's plot

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kฤ™stutis Budrys announced that there are about 2,000 Lithuanian citizens in the Middle East, and their evacuation is not currently planned, although EU mechanisms are prepared for potential repatriation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens โ€“ Europe live

The European Union is meeting to discuss its response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with plans for the evacuation of citizens underway in several member states.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Kฤ™stutis Budrys: currently, there is no discussion about the evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from the Middle East

Lithuanian diplomacy head Kฤ™stutis Budrys stated that there are no current plans for the evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from the Middle East, although mechanisms are prepared in coordination with the EU.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys: The safety of European citizens in conflict-affected countries is the top priority

Lithuanian Foreign Minister K. Budrys emphasizes the need for coordinated EU actions to ensure the safety of citizens in conflict zones and provide consular assistance.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Kฤ™stutis Budrys: the main priority is the safety of our citizens in conflict-affected countries

Kฤ™stutis Budrys emphasizes that ensuring the safety of citizens in conflict-affected countries is a primary concern for the EU.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna to EU Foreign Ministers: Pressure on the Iranian regime must continue

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of EU citizens and the ability for them to return home during an extraordinary meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

European Foreign Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting, Estonian Citizens Urged to Make Their Voices Heard

European Union foreign ministers are convening for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East, diplomatic efforts, and increasing pressure on Russia.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Air pollution at Munich Airport: 'Only the bare minimum in health protection'

The Freising Citizens' Association is concerned that the government's plans for air quality monitoring at Munich Airport will only fulfill minimal requirements despite new EU regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Paves the Way for Funding Access to Safe Abortions

The European Union has announced that member states can use existing resources to support citizens seeking access to safe abortion services, a decision welcomed as a 'victory for women.'

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Brexit: From today, Italians need an ETA to enter the United Kingdom

Starting February 25, 2026, Italians and all EU citizens will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit the UK for short stays.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

MUP plans, citizens oppose: Will ลฝeljava become a camp for 1,500 migrants?

Residents of Korenica protest against a proposed migrant center at the former ลฝeljava military airport, which could house up to 1,500 migrants as part of EU immigration policy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:30 UTC

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