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Finland, Sweden committed to joint NATO accession, PMs say
Finland and Sweden remain committed to joining NATO at the same time despite Turkey's opposition to the Swedish candidacy, the two countries' prime ministers told a joint news conference in Stockholm on Thursday.
The State of World Press Freedom – Where is Greece? (infographic)
Scandinavian countries still lead
The Countries With The Best English Speakers (infographic)
The Scandinavian countries are the best
The State of Democracy Globally – Where is Greece? (infographic)
Scandinavian countries are the best, according to the report
Can you guess which the happiest countries in the World are? (Infographic)
Scandinavian countries are still on top
Berlin declines to comment on Greek plans for 'floating fence'
The German government has only heard from reports of the Greek government's plans for a floating fence to secure its maritime borders against migration and does not wish to make any comment, German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert said on Friday.
Seibert pointed to a statement by the European Commission on this issue, noting that it came under its purview.
Brnabic: Goal of reforms to improve quality of life for all
OSLO - On the second day of her visit to Norway, Serbian PM Ana Brnabic met with Norwegian FM Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide, noting that Serbia was exceptionally appreciative of Norway's support for implementation of reforms in Serbia, which she said were aimed at improving the quality of life of all women and men citizens and at accelerating the EU integration process.
USA To Deploy 6,000 Troops in Europe
The USA will deploy nearly 6,000 troops in Europe this winter, announced the US Department of Defense.
The additional anti-tank brigade that will be sent to Europe numbers 4,000 troops. The USA will deploy an additional 1,750 troops with the 10th mountain division.
Earlier, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stated that the additional anti-tank brigade will arrive in February.
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Palletways Adds Bulgaria, Romania to Its Delivery Network
UK-based Palletways Group has announced an expansion to its pan-European operations by adding Bulgaria and Romania, motortransport.co.uk reported on Wednesday.
This latest expansion means that Palletways now delivers to 20 European countries, according to the specialized website.
NATO allies come to grips with Russia's 'hybrid warfare'
NATO allies are scrambling to protect vulnerable Baltic partners from the threat of hybrid warfare, a Russian tactic that officials and experts say is based on deception rather than formal declaration of war.