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ECR Conference on the Freedom of the Press

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🟨 Latest News

Ukraine says it hit two Russian military targets in occupied Crimea
Ukraine said on Thursday (4 January) its air force conducted a strike on a Russian command post near the occupied city of Sevastopol more than 200 km from Kyiv-held territory, and hit a military unit in a separate strike on the Crimean peninsula.

Ukrainian embassy in Italy slams planned conference on ‘Mariupol’s rebirth’
The Ukrainian embassy in Italy asked the city of Modena on Thursday (4 January) to withdraw its approval for the use of a civic hall to host an event about Russia's reconstruction of the war-wrecked city of Mariupol.

Data competition: EU’s year in review and what lies ahead
With Aline Blankertz, Policy and Public Sector Officer at Wikimedia, we have a look at the big events that happened in the areas of data policy and competition in 2023 and discuss the EU's future and biggest challenges for 2024.

Putin offers citizenship to foreigners who fight for Russia
President Vladimir Putin issued a decree on Thursday (4 January) allowing foreign nationals who fight for Russia in Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship for themselves and their families.

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday (4 January) for two explosions in Iran that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani.

🟦 Daily Update

White House says Russia used missiles from North Korea to strike Ukraine
Italy PM wants to transform ‘obsolete’ eurozone rescue fund
Survey: Sweden struggles with high levels of hospital infections
Battle for control of major Bulgarian hospitals creating political instability
Two years after Kazakhstan’s tragic January events, Tokayev offers his explanation
Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecoms giant for months – cyber spy chief
South Korea, US conduct week-long firing drills near North Korea border
Record-breaking doctors’ strike piles pressure on England’s health service
Russia and Ukraine stage major POW exchange after UAE mediation
Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of general Soleimani
2023 in EU politics: A tumultuous year, from Qatargate to migration
Phone manufacturer Gigaset’s future uncertain following insolvency proceedings
German conservatives hope for boost in mini repeat election
Back to the future: Regenerating organs in the fight against shortages
EU adds Russia’s biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list
Year in Review: The most read stories of 2023
Turkey to block UK minehunter ships intended for Ukraine
‘Hawkish’ China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after 13 January election
Russia launched 500 missiles and drones at Ukraine in three days: Zelenskyy
EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Ethiopia deal
2024 lookahead: Climate target for 2040 will be EU Commission’s ‘legacy’, activists say
Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises risk of Gaza war spreading
Editor’s take: If you want peace…
WHO pandemic accord under disinformation attacks in Slovakia

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