EU Council extends sanctions against 3,000 people and entities linked to Russia
They will remain in effect until September 2029
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Europe cannot become stronger without Türkiye, Erdoğan says
The Turkish president stressed the importance of the republic for ensuring Europe’s security
EU backs Russia sanctions extension by week - report
EU ambassadors have agreed to extend sanctions against Russia by just one week to resolve internal disagreements over the restrictions, EUobserver reported, citing diplomats.
EU Special Representative for South Caucasus meets with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister
EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono and Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan held a meeting in Yerevan
EU assesses Armenia visa-free travel prospects by 2029
Brussels has urged caution against premature predictions regarding visa liberalisation with Yerevan.
EU introduces temporary measures to liberalize trade with Armenia
The Council of the European Union announced that it agreed to introduce temporary trade-liberalization measures for Armenian products to support Armenia's economy in light of trade restrictions imposed by Russia, the Council said in a communique.
Putin to lay out Russias position on Armenia referendum to Pashinyan - Peskov
At a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek on September 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin will once again set out Moscow’s position on Yerevan’s intention to join the European Union, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Armenia to begin process of applying for EU membership
Armenia will soon begin the process of applying for membership in the EU, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
European countries-urges Israel to withdraw its E1 settlement project plans
Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and France assessed Israel’s decision to issue a tender for the construction of homes for Jewish settlers in the E1 zone near Jerusalem as unacceptable and urged the Israeli government to immediately withdraw these plans and halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, the countries’ leaders said in a joint statement.
Iran weighs attacks on US targets in Europe - report
Iranian officials have weighed the possibility of targeting U.S. military assets based in Europe, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
Poland tightens entry rules for Georgian citizens
New entry rules for Georgian citizens travelling to Poland for work take effect on August 15, though visa‑free tourist travel remains unchanged.
Switzerland imposes new sanctions against Russia
Swiss authorities have imposed sanctions against Russian companies, as well as individuals and legal entities.
Five individuals targeted by new EU anti-Russian sanctions
Five more individuals have been added to the EU's anti-Russian sanctions list, Kaja Kallas said.
Pashinyan outlines stance on EU and EAEU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan detailed Yerevan's assessment of potential European integration alongside its continued membership in the EAEU.
Condition for EU accession referendum announced in Armenia
Russia's upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko and Armenian parliament speaker Ruben Rubinyan have discussed a referendum on Armenia’s accession to the European Union over the phone, the Armenian legislative body said.
Strait of Hormuz demining may involve European states
Iran is considering allowing European nations to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a potential climbdown that could form part of a deal to normalize shipping in the waterway and ease peace negotiations with the United States, Bloomberg reported.
Yerevan denies plans for EU illegal migrant center
The Armenian government has refuted reports suggesting that a centre for illegal migrants from the European Union may be established on its territory.
Armenia to impose visas on Russia?
If Armenia opts for European integration, it will be required to impose a visa regime on Russia. The EU is pressing Yerevan to sever its ties with Moscow.
EU aims to impose sanctions against 1,600 companies linked to Russia
The European Commission aims to adopt its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia in October, blacklisting an additional 1,600 companies to compensate for its heavily watered-down 21st package, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources in Brussels.
EU condemns Iran's detention of French diplomats
The European Union condemned what it described as the "aggression" against two diplomats from the French Embassy in Tehran, allegedly by Iranian security forces, saying the incident was a violation of international diplomatic norms.
