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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia will be able to join the Nordic Organ Exchange Network

Latvia's Paula Stradins Clinical University Hospital has received accreditation from the European Federation of Immunogenetics, enabling it to join the Nordic organ exchange network, Scandiatransplant.

Mar 2 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

North Korea seems to have a spy nest in Vienna. Estonian taekwondo leaders: 'We don't really interact with them'

North Korea's long-standing European Union stronghold, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) based in Vienna, is now under increased scrutiny from Austrian authorities.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Croats refused to play in Kotor, European federation postponed the match

Croatian water polo teams have refused to compete at a pool in Kotor, Montenegro, due to its name, prompting European aquatic sport's federation to postpone the match until a resolution is reached.

Feb 24 • 20:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit against the fencing federation has heard from Kaido Kaaberma

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit, alleging wrongful exclusion from the Estonian women's epee fencing team for the 2024 European Championships, has led to a day-long witness hearing of former national team coach Kaido Kaaberma.

Feb 18 • 22:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Former Polish Vice President of the European Parliament / Draghi wants to strengthen what doesn't work through his proposal for EU federalization. The opposite should be done.

Mario Draghi has proposed a gradual transformation of the EU into a federation, a statement stirring significant debate regarding European unity and democracy.

Feb 13 • 11:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Threat to Croatia's National Sovereignty: Is the EU Preparing to Become a Federation?

Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi warns about the risks of the European Union failing to unify into a federation, citing potential subordination and deindustrialization.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Kustić: I am thrilled with the unity that characterized our team

The president of the Croatian Football Federation congratulated the Croatian futsal team for winning the bronze medal at the European Championship.

Feb 7 • 19:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

From EHF to the reception: How HRS avoided responsibility regarding Thompson?

The Croatian Handball Federation (HRS) faced scrutiny for not supporting its players' wishes concerning singer Marko Perković Thompson amidst their recent success at the European Championship.

Feb 6 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

President of the Lithuanian Skating Federation acquitted – no illegal work found

The Lithuanian Skating Federation's president was acquitted of charges related to illegal work, as the court found no evidence of wrongdoing regarding employment contracts during the European Figure Skating Championships.

Feb 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Another sport allows Russians to compete; under certain conditions, the national flag and anthem are also permitted

The European Swimming Federation announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate in European aquatic sports competitions under certain conditions, following directives from the International Olympic Committee.

Feb 5 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Preparation for the European Taekwon-Do ITF Championship Reaches Its Peak

Iraklion is set to host the European Taekwon-Do ITF Championship in April 2026, with the Greek Federation intensifying preparations for the event.

Feb 4 • 16:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dijanović: The Phenomenon of Croatian Self-hatred

The European Handball Federation's decision to ban Marko Perković Thompson's song at Croatian national team matches raises deeper political and identity-related questions about the criteria for assessing national symbols and the external pressures leading to such bans.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

What difference would it make if Europe were a federation?

The article discusses William Penn's early proposal for a European federation in 1693 to ensure peace between European nations.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

European Union needs to become a federation to survive, says Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi stated that the European Union must transition from a confederation to a federation to avoid subordination, division, and deindustrialization in the current geopolitical climate.

Feb 3 • 16:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of packages delivered from China increased sharply last year

The number of packages delivered from China to Finland surged by nearly 50% last year compared to 2024, according to the Finnish Commerce Federation, raising significant challenges for European internal markets and Finnish retailers.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Super Mario and the Fear of Federalism

Mario Draghi's call for a real EU federation has stirred unease in several European capitals, particularly Germany, where the idea of federalism has been all but erased from political discourse.

Feb 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

An impeccable speech but the time for the 'banality of good' has expired. Now he should step onto the field

Mario Draghi, during his honorary degree address at the University of Leuven, criticized the European Union's inability to assert power and called for its transformation into a true federation to avoid decline.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Warning from Draghi: "EU Federal or It’s Over"

Mario Draghi, during a ceremony at KU Leuven, warns European governments and institutions that the continent must evolve from a confederation to a federation to survive.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Draghi and Letta push for the European Council: 'The advance must be political'

Mario Draghi emphasizes the necessity for Europe to make a political advance towards becoming a federation, overcoming divisions and the requirement for unanimity that hinder its effectiveness.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Conflict in the Open on the Welcome of Handball Players. 'Plenković is doing what Vučić is doing'

The welcoming of Croatia's handball team, who won bronze at the European Championship, sparked controversy due to the government's involvement after the Croatian Handball Federation withdrew its initial agreement with the city of Zagreb over artist performance issues.

Feb 2 • 21:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Dalić: No one supported me when I did what Sigurdsson did. Everyone supported the foreigner

The Croatian national handball coach, Dalić, criticizes the lack of support he received compared to foreign coach Sigurdsson, who expressed frustration with the European Handball Federation's organization of the Euro championship.

Feb 2 • 17:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Sigurdsson at the Government: This is a great honor. I'm usually surrounded by stinkers in the locker room

Croatian handball players and the delegation from the Croatian Handball Federation were received by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković after winning a bronze medal at the European Championship, highlighting the strength of Croatian collective sports.

Feb 2 • 14:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Plenković to the Handball Players: You Deserve a Grand Welcome

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković hosted the Croatian handball players and the delegation from the Croatian Handball Federation to celebrate their bronze medal win at the European Championship, praising their achievements and the strength of Croatian team sports.

Feb 2 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Draghi: "Europe must become a federation of states"

Former ECB President and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi issued a dramatic warning about the future of the European Union, emphasizing the risks of division and deindustrialization while speaking at the University of Leuven in Belgium.

Feb 2 • 12:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Draghi: Europe must pursue a 'realistic federalism' - Its goal is not a looser cooperation but a genuine federation

Former European Central Bank head Mario Draghi warns Europe against remaining subordinate to the U.S. and China, advocating for a bridge over old divisions to emerge as a genuine power.

Feb 2 • 12:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Handball players published a photo of the empty square with Thompson's songs: How much longer, Zagreb?

The festive welcome for the Croatian handball team, which won a bronze medal at the European Championship, was canceled, prompting players to react on social media after the Croatian Handball Federation confirmed a lack of agreement with the City of Zagreb due to the ban on musician Marko Perković Thompson by Mayor Tomislav Tomašević.

Feb 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Germany at the Handball European Championship: A beer with the Chancellor for consolation

Despite Germany's loss to Denmark in the Handball European Championship, Ingo Meckes from the German Handball Federation expressed pride in the team's performance over the past two weeks.

Feb 2 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Intervention of the Truck Federation at the Ministry of Transport for Drivers' Working Hours due to Agricultural Blockades

The Truck Federation is calling for the suspension of penalties and the emergency application of European Regulation 561/2006 due to road blockages caused by agricultural protests.

Jan 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Videos manipulated? Just before the European Championship, the Handball Association dismisses two referees

A scandal erupts in the handball community as the European Handball Federation dismisses two referees due to suspicions of manipulated fitness videos just before the European Championship.

Jan 10 • 14:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Fifa harshly punished HNS due to fan incidents, part of the stadium will be closed in the next match

FIFA's disciplinary committee has imposed sanctions on the Croatian Football Federation due to fan misbehavior during European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jan 9 • 15:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

EHF: Only one handball player can be called the greatest of all time

The European Handball Federation (EHF) has ranked Nikola Karabatić as the greatest handball player of all time ahead of the upcoming European Championship, where Croatia aims to build on its success as the world runner-up.

Jan 5 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Easy access to nutritionists is essential - The podcast with the president of the European Federation of Dietitian Associations

The podcast discusses the importance of easy access to nutritionists, featuring insights from the president of the European Federation of Dietitian Associations.

Jan 5 • 06:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

EHF shares Mandić's miraculous save: "Can a penalty save be this great?"

The European Handball Federation (EHF) shared an extraordinary save by Croatian goalkeeper Matej Mandrić during his time with RK Zagreb, highlighting a spectacular penalty save against Nantes.

Jan 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

EHF announces Croatia's big defeat ahead of the European Championship

The European Handball Federation has released a video highlighting Spain's victory over Croatia in the 2020 European Championship final, marking Croatia's third loss in such finals as they prepare for the upcoming championship starting January 15.

Dec 26 • 14:12 UTC

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