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France backs Serbia’s EU accession, supports opening of key negotiation chapter

France backs Serbia’s EU accession, supports opening of key negotiation chapter

'Serbia has a place within the EU and shares a common destiny with the Western Balkans,' says foreign minister

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Lithuania charges 6 suspects with 'terrorism' over plot targeting Ukraine military aid
16.01.2026

Lithuania charges 6 suspects with 'terrorism' over plot targeting Ukraine military aid

Prosecutors say planned attack on military supplier in Siauliai may have been coordinated by Russian intelligence

Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israel
16.01.2026

Campaign groups urge UK government to suspend all arms exports to Israel

Business secretary's remarks 'completely divorced from reality,' says joint statement by 5 non-governmental organizations

Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills
16.01.2026

Germany may send Eurofighters, maritime patrol aircraft to Greenland for drills

Defense Ministry says reconnaissance team will assess how Germany can contribute to NATO exercises in Arctic region led by Denmark

EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it 'obstacle to peace'
16.01.2026

EU urges Israel to immediately halt West Bank settlement project, calls it 'obstacle to peace'

Bloc says setting tender deadline for 3,401 housing units under E1 plan, advancing construction of 'Sovereignty Road' constitute 'serious provocation'

Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks
16.01.2026

Over 300 employees suspended at Belgian port after failing drug security checks

Belgium cracks down on port staff with links to drug crime following record cocaine seizures