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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AfDB, AU push visa-free travel to boost AfCFTA

African policymakers are advocating for visa-free travel across the continent to enhance economic development under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Feb 27 β€’ 00:29 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We are the champions", thus Bullrich celebrated that Argentina is "the first country" to enact the Mercosur agreement with the European Union

Senator Patricia Bullrich celebrated Argentina's status as the first country to enact the Mercosur agreement with the EU following Senate approval and President Javier Milei's signing of the decree.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government opens R$ 8 billion space for Correios to raise new loan with Union guarantees

The Brazilian government has allowed Correios to secure a new loan of up to R$ 8 billion, backed by Union guarantees, as part of its economic restructuring plan.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:11 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Canadian writer mocks Team USA hockey heroes as 'monkeys' in a 'zoo' for attending State of the Union

A Canadian writer criticized Team USA's Olympic hockey team, equating their attendance at the State of the Union address to being 'monkeys' in a 'zoo.'

Feb 26 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

WATCH: Dem senator who ditched Trump's SOTU caught praising naked bike riders, 'patriots' in frog suits

Senator Ron Wyden praised a group of frog-suited protesters for their grassroots efforts against President Trump's anti-crime policies in Portland after skipping the State of the Union address.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:44 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Two Days of Verdi Strike: What You Need to Know About the Public Transport Warning Strikes

Public transport in Germany will face significant disruptions due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union on Friday and Saturday.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 21:52 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who are the three senators who voted against the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

Three senators from the Justicialist block voted against the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, despite the Senate's overwhelming support for the deal.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:48 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Start of classes: pressured by the unions, the Government called for the national teachers' negotiation on Monday

The Argentine government has called a national teachers' negotiation meeting in response to union pressure, while a strike threatens the school year start in 15 provinces.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:27 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

The EU urges Kyrgyzstan to stop re-exporting sanctioned goods to Russia

The EU has called on Kyrgyzstan to cease the re-export of banned European Union goods to Russia, as it may be helping Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:23 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

BjΓΆrn af Kleen: Ilhan Omar Doesn't Back Down an Inch Against Trump

Ilhan Omar stands firm in her criticism of Donald Trump, despite his harsh attacks and a tumultuous exchange during his state of the union address.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Spain opposes lowering environmental and social standards to boost EU economy

Spain has expressed its opposition to lowering environmental and social standards in order to enhance the economic competitiveness of the European Union.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Estonian Student Union Established in Helsinki

A new Estonian student union was officially founded in Helsinki, Finland.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers Strike: What Decision Was Made for This Friday

The air traffic controllers' union has suspended protests planned for Friday while salary negotiations proceed, although their strike will continue over the weekend due to unresolved salary agreements.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine Senate approves treaty between Mercosur and the European Union

The Argentine Senate has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, a decision hailed by President Javier Milei's government as a significant milestone for Argentina's international integration.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Vance says America 'cannot give power back to congressional Democrats' following their behavior at SOTU

Vice President JD Vance criticized congressional Democrats after their behavior during the State of the Union address, asserting that they should not regain power in the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:37 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Karin Dohm: Deutsche Bahn parts ways with CFO after just three months

Deutsche Bahn has decided to part ways with CFO Karin Dohm after only three months due to internal conflicts and issues raised by union representatives.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Uruguay and Argentina ratify the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

Uruguay and Argentina's parliaments have ratified a long-awaited trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, pending approval from Brussels for provisional implementation.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Sports

Sarmiento vs UniΓ³n, for the Apertura Tournament LIVE: what time is it, probable line-ups and how to watch it live

Sarmiento will face UniΓ³n de Santa Fe in the 2026 Apertura Tournament on February 26, 2026, at Estadio Eva PerΓ³n in JunΓ­n.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Argentina ratifies EU-Mercosur agreement after approval in the Senate

Argentina has ratified the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, following its approval by the Senate.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Uruguay and Argentina get ahead and ratify Mercosur-European Union agreement

Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement, becoming the first countries in the bloc to do so after 25 years of negotiations.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "It's Time to Tell the Truth, Ingvar Carlsson!"

This opinion piece urges former Swedish Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson to disclose what he knows about a Soviet diplomat and KGB spy related to the assassination of Olof Palme.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Argentina ratifies the EU-Mercosur agreement

Argentina has ratified the significant Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union, following a decisive vote in the Senate.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With strong support, the Senate sanctioned the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

The Argentine Senate approved the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union with a significant majority, although its implementation will face delays due to pending legal reviews in the European Union.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Siliņa urges the European Union to specifically support eastern border regions

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has called on the EU for targeted support of Eastern border regions during her visit to Brussels.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:35 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

The editorial by Jacques-Olivier Martin: 'Stellantis is sinking, let Brussels take the wheel!'

The editorial discusses the significant losses faced by Stellantis and critiques the European Union's stringent push towards electric vehicles, arguing that it jeopardizes the Western automotive industry.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uruguay becomes the first country to ratify the Mercosur-EU agreement

Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union after its Congressional approval.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:24 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Stephen A. Smith rips Democrats' theatrics at Trump address for playing right into president's hands

Stephen A. Smith criticized Democrats for their theatrical response during Trump's State of the Union address, suggesting it played into the president's narrative.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Uruguay ahead of Argentina and becomes the first Mercosur country to approve the trade agreement with the EU

Uruguay has become the first Mercosur country to ratify the trade agreement with the European Union, gaining an edge over Argentina and Brazil.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Ilhan Omar’s state of the union guest says she needed to go to hospital after arrest

Aliya Rahman, a guest of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at the state of the union address, required hospital treatment following her arrest during President Trump's speech.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Trump spotlights victims of repeat offenders and illegal aliens in emotional SOTU

During his State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted crime victims, including Iryna Zarutska, and pledged justice for them.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Investigation into Peter Mandelson after Revelations of Ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The European Union has requested an investigation into Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of documents suggesting potential violations of EU commissioner rules.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Morawiecki does not hide his dislike for a party colleague. "Since you are currently an expert, then say"

Merely siding with a faction in the PiS party, Patryk Jaki engages with students, asserting that the party will not succumb to financial pressures or public opinion ahead of elections.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

"ZDF Magazin Royale": Police Union Representative Against BΓΆhmermann

A police union representative has sued ZDF over satirical remarks made by Jan BΓΆhmermann on his show, which he claims demean him and falsely associate him with extremism.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2027: France Will Have to Make an Effort of 40 Billion Euros to Meet Its Commitments

France needs to find an additional 40 billion euros to meet its fiscal commitments to the European Union by 2027.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Kebbi NUJ tackles ex-NLC leader on gov’s media coverage

The Kebbi chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected claims by former NLC President Abdulwaheed Umar that the media failed to report the state's achievements adequately.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:11 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

The EU tells Kyrgyzstan to stop helping Russia circumvent sanctions

The European Union has issued a directive to Kyrgyzstan to cease its assistance in enabling Russia to bypass sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Wage Increases for Teachers. Unionists Demand 'Urgent Changes' from the Head of the Ministry of Education

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The air traffic controllers' union lifted today's and tomorrow's strike

The air traffic controllers' union has suspended a planned strike for February 26 and 27 amid ongoing negotiations with EANA, with strikes set to continue until March 2 if no agreement is reached.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:32 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The K Block Leader in the Senate Clashed with Abdala Over a Fast-Track Voting Attempt for LLA: "Will You Drop Your Pants If We Vote by Majority?"

The leader of the Kirchnerist bloc in the Argentine Senate, JosΓ© Mayans, criticized BartolomΓ© Abdala for attempting to facilitate a fast-track vote on a trade agreement with the European Union, using provocative language to express his discontent with the lack of proper discussion.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:14 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Dem governor doubles down on transgender protections after Trump State of the Union

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pledged to veto any legislation that targets the LGBTQ community, reaffirming her support for transgender rights following President Trump's State of the Union address, which called for bans on minors' gender transition surgeries without parental consent.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:59 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Small Homologation, Big Doubts. How Chinese Brands Sell Cars in Poland?

The article discusses the challenges and strategies of Chinese car manufacturers seeking homologation to sell vehicles in the Polish market within the EU regulatory framework.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: The New Scramble for Horn of Africa - Global Powers' Expanding Footprint - Ethiopia's Maritime Ambition

The article discusses the geopolitical dynamics in East Africa, particularly focusing on the increasing attention from global powers in the Horn of Africa amidst ongoing regional instability.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Why so many Colombians are seeking asylum in Europe and what it means that the EU has designated their country as 'safe'

The EU declared Colombia a 'safe country', impacting asylum seekers and denying automatic asylum claims for Colombians.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With strong resistance, the Senate approved Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to the European Union

The Argentine Senate ratified Fernando Iglesias' appointment as ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union despite strong opposition and a significant number of votes against.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized congressional Democrats for their lack of support for war heroes and law enforcement during President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting a significant political divide.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:31 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The end of 'the fence': starting in April, Gibraltar joins the Schengen area without renouncing its sovereignty

Gibraltar will join the Schengen zone in April, allowing free movement while maintaining its British sovereignty and adhering to EU regulations as per the new post-Brexit agreement.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers Strike: These Are the Flights Affected Today, Thursday, February 26

On February 26, air traffic controllers in Argentina begin a strike that will affect flights across the country until March 2, due to salary demands from the union Atepsa.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senate: The Government seeks ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement and to advance with the glacier law reform

The Argentine government is pushing for the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement while also addressing reforms to environmental protections regarding glaciers in the Senate.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:12 UTC

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