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'I feel free': France lifts Covid mask rule on public transport

Face masks are no longer required in metros, trains and planes in France from Monday, as French authorities lifted one of the last remaining health measures imposed since the pandemic began in 2020

Dutch peace activist Mient Jan Faber dies

Dutch peace activist Mient Jan Faber, who gained prominence in the 1980s leading the nuclear disarmament movement in Europe, died Sunday at the age of 81, the organisation PAX reported

Czech Republic Supports Accession of Sweden, Finland to NATO - Foreign Minister

Interior Ministers of Baltic States, Poland Urge EU to Fund Demining Activities in Ukraine

The interior ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have urged the European Commission and the Council to send demining specialists to Ukraine and also consider financing these efforts from the EU budget, Lithuanian interior ministry said on Friday

RPT - Czech Republic Wants to Get German Tanks Instead of Those Delivered to Ukraine - Reports

Czech Republic Wants to Get German Tanks Instead of Those Delivered to Ukraine - Reports

Russian gas transit halt in Ukraine hits key pipeline's inflow in Germany

A halt on Russian gas flowing through a key transit hub in eastern Ukraine has cut inflows via a key pipeline into Germany by a quarter compared to a day ago, official data showed Wednesday

UNGA Elects Czech Republic to UN Rights Council Seat Vacated After Russia's Withdrawal

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected the Czech Republic to take the seat on the UN Human Rights Council that was vacated after Russia's withdrawal

EU chief hails 'progress' after Orban talks amid Russia oil row

EU chief to meet Orban amid Russia oil ban row

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was headed to Hungary on Monday to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is holding up Brussels' plans for an embargo on Russian oil.

Czech Demonstrators Rally Against Military Aid to Kiev - Reports

EU Revising 6th Sanctions Package as 6 States Having Issues With Proposed Oil Ban - Source

EU ambassadors are meeting on Friday to discuss the sixth package of sanctions against Russia, with six member states expressing objections to different aspects of the proposed oil embargo, a source told Sputnik

Biden, German Chancellor Discuss Efforts to Provide Support to Ukraine - White House

EU Countries Ask to Change New Package of Sanctions Against Russia - Reports

UPDATE - There Are No Alternatives to Russian Oil for Bulgaria Now - Company

There Are No Alternatives to Russian Oil for Bulgaria Now - Company

Embargo on Russian Oil Will 'Destroy' European Economy - Slovak Minister

Prague Supports EU Ban on Russian Oil, But Needs More Time - Prime Minister

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EU May Allow Russian Oil Deliveries Via Pipelines - Reports

EU members seek opt-outs from Russian oil embargo

Czech Republic Not to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles, Can Stop Buying Russian Oil- Minister

Ukraine Envoy Urges Ottawa to Reduce Russia's Diplomatic Presence in Canada

Ukraine's Ambassador-designate to Canada Yuliia Kovaliv on Monday urged Ottawa to downsize Russia's diplomatic presence in the country

Czech Gas Storage Facilities 30% Full, Hitting Record High for May 1 - Minister