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Alles verloren beim Bergsturz in Blatten VS: Musikgesellschaft kämpft sich nach Blatten-Katastrophe zurück

Blick.ch - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:18
Am Eidgenössischen Musikfest, das über Auffahrt in Biel BE stattfindet, werden sie für besonders emotionale Momente sorgen: Die Musikantinnen und Musikanten aus Blatten VS haben beim Bergsturz alles verloren.
Categories: Swiss News

EU-Kredit in Höhe von 90 Milliarden Euro für die Ukraine genehmigt

Euractiv.de - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:04
„Versprochen, geliefert, umgesetzt“, schrieb António Costa online. „Die Strategie der EU zur Erreichung eines gerechten und dauerhaften Friedens in der Ukraine ruht auf zwei Säulen: Stärkung der Ukraine und Erhöhung des Drucks auf Russland“.

Macron wird vorgeworfen, im Vorfeld der Wahlen Spitzenposten im Staatsapparat zugeteilt zu haben

Euractiv.de - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 14:43
Eine Reihe bevorstehender oder kürzlich erfolgter Ernennungen hat die Vorwürfe der Opposition geschärft, Präsident Macron versuche, sich auch nach seinem Ausscheiden aus dem Élysée-Palast Einfluss zu sichern.

Comment le vélo a aidé ces femmes à apprendre à lire et à écrire, et à pédaler vers une vie meilleure

BBC Afrique - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:04
Il y a plus de 30 ans, environ 100 000 femmes ont appris à faire du vélo dans le cadre d'une campagne d'alphabétisation menée dans le sud de l'Inde. Ces compétences leur ont apporté indépendance, autonomie financière et liberté.
Categories: Afrique, Swiss News

Press briefing - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 27 April 2026

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 24April 2026 at 16.00.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Media advisory - Informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
EU leaders will meet in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus) on 23-24 April 2026.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on social security coordination

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Republic of Moldova: Council appoints new Head of Mission for European Union Partnership Mission

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Council today appointed Kirsten Joppe as new head of mission for the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova).
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war in Sudan.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Armenia: EU establishes a new civilian mission to contribute strengthening the country’s resilience

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Council agreed today to establish a civilian EU Partnership Mission in Armenia under the Common Security and Defence Policy. The mission aims to enhance Armenia’s resilience, notably in countering foreign information manipulation and interference, as well as in cybersecurity, and information integrity.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

EU energy and climate diplomacy: Council approves conclusions

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Council approved conclusions on 'EU energy and climate diplomacy – strengthening sovereignty and advancing the global clean transition'.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Russian hybrid threats: EU lists two entities over information manipulation activities

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against two entities responsible for propaganda and disinformation.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

European Peace Facility: support for the military component of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Political and Security Committee of the Council of the EU has approved EPF support for the military component of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) worth EUR 75 million.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

New genomic techniques: Council adopts new rules to boost sustainable and competitive EU food systems

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
The Council formally adopts new rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs), supporting innovation, resilient crops and sustainable food systems, with strong safety measures in place.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Council adopts new EU-wide law to combat corruption

European Council - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47
New EU-wide rules set up a harmonised criminal law framework to prevent and fight corruption.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:43
Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Debate: Hungary drops veto on Ukraine loan

Eurotopics.net - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:10
After Ukraine announced that it had repaired the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary has lifted its months-long blockade of a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv. Ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supported the EU decision. Brussels also gave the green light for a new sanctions package against Russia. Commentators examine motives and connections.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

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