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🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Middle East: European concern, American pressure, and fractures in the Western camp

European leaders express concern and highlight internal fractures amid escalating conflict in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Feb 28 • 20:17 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister will discuss the security of the Eastern Community borders with EU and NATO leaders in Brussels

The Prime Minister of Lithuania is set to emphasize the importance of coordinated actions for the security of Eastern European borders at a high-level conference with EU and NATO leaders in Brussels.

Feb 26 • 04:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Five things you need to know about the new agreement for 500,000 municipal employees

A new three-year collective agreement for 500,000 municipal employees in Denmark has been finalized, praised for its complexity and success by union leaders.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem rep compares himself to MLK Jr, Rosa Parks after getting booted from second straight Trump address

Rep. Al Green drew a parallel to civil rights leaders after being removed from President Trump's State of the Union address, where he protested against perceived racism in a Trump's social media post.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate supports the ban on single-use e-cigarettes in the European Union

The Estonian Ministry of Climate supports a proposal to ban single-use e-cigarettes across the European Union, backed by a public letter from various organizations and school leaders.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rubio, Ratcliffe to deliver classified Iran briefing to Gang of Eight ahead of Trump's State of the Union

Marco Rubio and John Ratcliffe are set to brief congressional leaders on increasing tensions with Iran before Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

She came as a disappointment. It was not her fault.

European Union leaders visiting Kyiv have disappointed local residents amidst ongoing hardships caused by Russian bombings.

Feb 24 • 17:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AWLN Convenes High-Level Meetings to Advance Women's Leadership on the Margins of the 39th African Union Summit

The African Women Leaders Network held high-level meetings during the 39th African Union Summit to promote women's leadership in Africa.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: This time, three women received the Gold Oak Branch of Tartumaa

The Tartumaa Union of Municipalities awarded the Gold Oak Branch to three women recognized for their outstanding contributions to local life.

Feb 23 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Criticism from trade union leaders to the Family House

Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson of the Business Council defends his organization's report on sick leave rights against criticism from trade union officials.

Feb 22 • 13:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

European Parliament Reviews Trade Agreement with the USA; Japan and Taiwan Watch Closely

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs has prompted varied reactions from global leaders, with France advocating for a firm stance against the U.S., while Japan and Taiwan take a cautious approach.

Feb 22 • 09:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trade Union Leaders Criticize Business Council

Union leaders Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir and Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir have condemned a report from the Business Council regarding the sick leave rights of public employees, claiming it is based on misleading statistics.

Feb 20 • 22:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Strong Message from Businesses to Petteri Orpo: 'Would It Be Reasonable?'

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo rejected proposals for common European bonds, emphasizing that relying on debt would not solve the EU's structural competitiveness issues, while business leaders argue that the debate on common debt is too simplistic.

Feb 20 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After approval in the House of Deputies, the CGT warned that it will take the labor reform to court: 'It is totally unconstitutional'

The CGT labor union leaders in Argentina announced plans to challenge the recently approved labor reform in court, claiming it is unconstitutional.

Feb 20 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Workers of the US Writers' Guild start a strike against their leaders

Workers from the American Writers Guild of America (WGA) have initiated a strike, claiming their leaders are violating labor laws.

Feb 18 • 15:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Leaders of Center-Right, Constitutional Democratic, and Komeito Parties Agree on Regular Meetings and Joint Sessions

The leaders of the Center Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito agreed to nominate Junya Ogawa as prime minister in an upcoming election and will hold regular meetings and joint discussions on policies.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Can the euro become global? The obstacles and the cost

European leaders are intensifying efforts to enhance the euro's international role amid geopolitical challenges, focusing on deepening capital market integration and expanding access to euro liquidity.

Feb 17 • 10:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: 'AU Summit Sends Strong Signal to Sudanese Military On Civilian Rule' - Sudan Analyst

African leaders have called for a ceasefire and commitment to restoring civilian rule in Sudan during the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 17 • 04:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From the Franco-German Axis to the 'Europe of the Willing'

European leaders discussed strategies for strengthening the EU's economy and market during a meeting in Belgium on February 12.

Feb 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

African leaders mobilise malaria funding at AU summit

African leaders at the AU summit in Ethiopia called for increased funding to combat malaria, highlighting the risks of losing progress made against the disease.

Feb 16 • 12:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Leaders Demand Sustainable Malaria Financing As AU Report Warns of Looming Resurgence

African leaders at the 39th African Union Summit have stressed the urgent need for sustainable financing to combat malaria amid warnings from a new report of a potential resurgence of the disease.

Feb 16 • 09:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs AU On G20 Leaders' Summit Outcomes

President Ramaphosa presented the accomplishments of South Africa's G20 presidency to the African Union, emphasizing Africa's potential for global leadership.

Feb 16 • 09:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

On the Front Page: the 'Good' and 'Bad' Coup Leaders

The article discusses the perspectives of African leaders on constitutional order restoration after unconstitutional power seizures, particularly addressing João Lourenço's remarks during his leadership at the African Union.

Feb 16 • 07:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: African Leaders Must Walk the Talk On Maternal Health

African leaders at a recent AU summit emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in maternal health, highlighting systemic failures as key issues.

Feb 16 • 04:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez sharpens his distance from EU leaders with the rejection of nuclear deterrence and the exclusion of Meloni and Merz: "He presents values that are out of fashion"

Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, is increasingly isolated from European leaders due to his rejection of nuclear deterrence and exclusion from key EU meetings.

Feb 15 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One of the leaders of the CGT stated that "the conditions are in place" for a general strike

Cristian Jerónimo, a leader of the CGT, announced that the union will meet to set a date for a national strike against the government's labor reform project.

Feb 15 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

AU Summit: Guterres and Youssouf urge action on Sudan, Palestine

The African Union summit has highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the urgent call for action from international leaders.

Feb 15 • 13:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

African Union Summit Emphasizes Reforms and Fair International Representation

African leaders reiterated their commitment to enhancing peace and development efforts across the continent during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 15 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A Beautiful Atmosphere

Greek union leaders are embroiled in controversy, with accusations of money laundering and demands for resignation ahead of an upcoming federation congress.

Feb 15 • 06:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

African leaders discuss the future of their continent in Addis Ababa and seek solutions to its crises

African leaders are meeting in Addis Ababa to address the continent's future and explore solutions to its ongoing crises.

Feb 15 • 00:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unions and Labour MPs call on Starmer to end ‘narrow factional agenda’

Union leaders and Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to abandon a divisive approach within the party that they believe is jeopardizing electoral success.

Feb 14 • 23:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Guterres Tells AU Summit - 'This Is 2026 - Not 1946' in Push for Reform

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged African leaders at the AU Summit to push for reforms, emphasizing the need for permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.

Feb 14 • 22:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 'Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance' - Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis

Namibia hosted a high-level dialogue in Addis Ababa focused on women's leadership in African governance during the African Union Summit.

Feb 14 • 16:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Costa: "Common debt is no longer a taboo, if necessary we will use it"

European leaders are now open to the idea of common debt as a solution for enhancing EU competitiveness, according to European Council President Antonio Costa.

Feb 14 • 04:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

African leaders to gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union

African leaders will convene in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union, focusing on critical issues like water scarcity and climate challenges.

Feb 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We want to reduce energy prices, European leaders agree. But not on how to do it

European leaders have agreed on the need to lower energy prices in a recent summit, yet have not detailed specific measures to achieve this goal.

Feb 13 • 20:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

At the Munich Security Summit, a Push to Rebuild Western Unity

Leaders at the Munich Security Conference emphasize the importance of transatlantic unity despite previous tensions in relationships.

Feb 13 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Divided European Union outlined at informal leaders' meeting

The article discusses the outcomes of an informal leaders' meeting focusing on the divided state of the European Union.

Feb 13 • 11:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Global Leaders Should Speak Out On Ethiopia Crisis

Global leaders are urged to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia during the African Union summit.

Feb 13 • 10:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

As Soon as Scindia Stood Up, Leaders Pounced on Cashews and Almonds, Taking Them in Fists

A peculiar incident in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, saw supporters of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia grab dry fruits from a buffet as soon as he left the table during a wedding ceremony.

Feb 13 • 06:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Draghi and Letta urge the leaders of the 27: 'Act, there is no more time'

Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta emphasize the urgent need for action among European leaders at an informal summit on competitiveness.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

EU Summit, von der Leyen: 'The roadmap for the economy is ready, but we will approve it in March'

European leaders are planning to unite on competitiveness and the single market, aiming to reduce dependency on the United States, with a roadmap set to be presented in March.

Feb 12 • 19:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU leaders agree to accelerate the savings and investment union

European Union leaders have agreed to expedite the promotion of a savings and investment union and continue simplifying regulations, as stated by European Council President Antonio Costa.

Feb 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Leader of the protest that attacked buses in downtown SP arrested in flagrante

One of the leaders behind a protest that vandalized municipal buses in São Paulo was arrested during the event.

Feb 12 • 18:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th Assembly

African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, focusing on sustainable water availability and sanitation systems.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Several European Leaders Want to Cut Carbon Credit Prices

Several European leaders are advocating for a reduction in carbon credit prices to support their economies due to concerns that emissions taxation has become excessively burdensome for industries.

Feb 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain criticizes the key summit of European leaders to which it was not invited before the meeting of the 27 because it undermines EU values

Spain has voiced criticism over being excluded from a crucial summit of European leaders aimed at preparing for a subsequent meeting of EU countries.

Feb 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

EU, Draghi to leaders: "Deteriorated economic outlook, urgent action is needed"

Former Prime Minister Mario Draghi addresses EU leaders about the urgent need for action in light of a deteriorating economic outlook, emphasizing various key issues.

Feb 12 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EU Leaders Discuss Promoting the Bloc's Competitiveness

European Union leaders are debating long-standing competitiveness issues and potential solutions, including the development of a unified capital and investment market.

Feb 12 • 12:15 UTC

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