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Austria-Hungary is "rising from the grave"; Don't worry, it will only last 50 years
Given that Hungary is holding 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine and as a hostage for that country's accession to the EU, Vienna, its critics claim, is using the impasse to push its priorities behind the scenes, ignoring the urgency of the situation in Kyiv.
Orban blocks EU aid for Ukraine after membership talks agreed
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Dec. 15 blocked 50 billion euros ($55 billion) in EU aid for Ukraine, after leaders side-stepped his opposition to agree to open talks with Kiev on joining the bloc.
The world has been warned: Next year...
The report states that the number of people in need of humanitarian aid this year has risen to 300 million, that the number of forcibly displaced people has increased to 110 million and that 20 African countries are facing the worst crisis, according to Reuters.
Sudan tops the IRC's humanitarian situation list, followed by the Palestinian territories and South Sudan.
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Mali: Serbia has fulfilled all recommendations for fighting financial crime
BELGRADE - Serbia has fulfilled all 40 recommendations issued by the Council of Europe body on fighting financial crime and money laundering, Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday.
FT: Hungary Threatened Bulgaria With Schengen Veto Due To The Tax On Russian Gas
Hungary threatened on Monday to block Bulgaria's bid to join the Schengen area if fees for the transfer of Russian gas are not removed.
The Financial Times reports this, citing three sources familiar with the discussions (noting that the Hungarian authorities have not commented officially).
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire
The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza — taking the lead from the paralyzed Security Council, and piling pressure on Israel and Washington.
Austrian Media: US Intervention Drives Vienna Toward Bulgaria and Romania Schengen Entry
The United States' behind-the-scenes efforts have influenced Austria's change of heart regarding Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen entry, according to reports by the Austrian newspaper Der Standard. Recent discussions led by former US Ambassador Ronald Lauder and US Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien in Vienna played a pivotal role in convincing Austria to lift its veto.
Bulgarian Households Spend Little on Culture
Recent Eurostat findings shed light on Bulgarian households' cultural spending, indicating a meager 1.5% expenditure on cultural goods and services in 2020. This figure, trailing only behind Greece's 1.3%, underscores Bulgaria's position with spending notably below the EU average of 2.6%.
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Direct payment transactions established between Serbia and Montenegro
BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic announced on Monday direct payment transactions between Serbia and Montenegro had been enabled for citizens as well as businesses.
Schengen Entry in Limbo: Bulgaria-Austria Negotiations Stalled
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that ongoing negotiations with Austria have yet to yield a finalized agreement for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen by air. Speaking to bTV, Denkov emphasized the necessity for compliance with general European regulations, dismissing the prospect of Bulgaria adhering to specific rules exclusive to the nation.