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Council of Europe extends anti-Russian sanctions

Council of Europe extends anti-Russian sanctions

The economic sanctions against Russia were extended by another six months until January 31, 2025, the Council of the European Union said. "These sanctions, first introduced in 2014, were significantly expanded since …

EU to repay Armenia's service with eased visa regime

EU to repay Armenia's service with eased visa regime

The European Council approved the European Commission's proposal to start talks around visa liberalization with Armenia. It is expected that after the approval of the 27 member states, the issue will be referred to the European …

Europe extends sanctions against Russia

Europe extends sanctions against Russia

The European Council has against extended EU sanctions against Russia for six months, the Council said. "The Council today renewed for a further 6 months its restrictive measures in view of the Russian …

EU states agree on military mission in Red Sea

EU states agree on military mission in Red Sea

The European Union states have reached an agreement "in principle" to launch a military operation to secure merchant shipping in the Red Sea, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said following a meeting of foreign ministers in …

Baku accuses CE Commissioner of bias

Baku accuses CE Commissioner of bias

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan commented the report by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights in regard with her visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to the ministry, this was the first visit …

Baku responds to anti-Azerbaijani campaign in Council of Europe

Baku responds to anti-Azerbaijani campaign in Council of Europe

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatović's statement on the current situation around the Lachin road is not only biased, but also does not reflect the realities that have developed on the territory, the …