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Iceland Plans a Vote on EU Talks in the Coming Months

February 26, 2026

The Icelandic government has announced that it will hold a public vote to decide whether the country should begin talks about joining the European Union. The decision, said by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a press conference in Warsaw, will take place sometime within the next few month

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Ukraine Urges EU to Set a Membership Date, But Leaders Say No

February 15, 2026

At the Munich Security Conference, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a panel that European governments are not ready to give Ukraine a concrete membership date, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked for one as part of a peace deal with Russia. Zelenskiy reiterated o

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Bulgaria Joins the Euro Club: A New Era Begins

January 1, 2026

Bulgaria has finally made the big move to the euro. This change is a huge deal for the country. It's not just about new coins and notes. It's about being part of a bigger European family. The euro is now the official currency in Bulgaria. The old lev is gone. This means over 350 million Europeans n

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Ukraine's President Pushes for Clean-Up in Defence Sector

December 3, 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo

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Ukraine's Fight Against Corruption: A Major Energy Scandal Unfolds

November 12, 2025

Ukraine is making big moves to tackle corruption, especially in the energy sector. Recently, seven people were charged in a scheme that allegedly involved $100 million in kickbacks. This scandal has people upset, especially since Ukraine is already dealing with power outages due to Russian attacks. ...

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Georgia's EU Dream Hits a Roadblock

November 4, 2025

Georgia's journey to join the European Union has hit a snag. The EU's latest report card on the country's progress is not pretty. It says Georgia is moving away from, not towards, EU membership. The EU's ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, didn't mince words. He called the report's findings "d

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Moldova's EU Path: A Tussle Between West and East

October 28, 2024

Moldova recently voted to pursue EU membership, but the close result has sparked concerns about Russian influence. Pro-Western president Maia Sandu alleged that foreign forces, likely Moscow, used cash and propaganda to sway votes. The referendum, held alongside a presidential election, saw last-min

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Moldova's EU Path: A Close Call Amid Controversy

October 21, 2024

In a nail-biting referendum, Moldova has voted to join the EU by a very narrow margin. With more than 1. 4 million votes counted, 50. 39% supported the "Yes" side. This close outcome is a big deal for Moldova's pro-Western government, especially after a heated campaign filled with claims of voter fr