Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Evening
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Electricity firms demand new EU energy security plan at Munich conference
With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europe’s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy…
Ceasefire must hold, UN says, as Gaza in midst of humanitarian disaster
The head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, made the appeal on a visit to Gaza on Thursday. Read more at Read More
Hamas names three Israeli hostages due to be freed on Saturday
In the sixth swap since the Gaza ceasefire took hold on 19 January, 369 Palestinians held by Israel will also be released. Read more at Read More
Indian court finds 31-year-old man guilty of raping and murdering Irish backpacker
Violence and sexual assault directed at women continues to draws outrage more than a decade after a horrific gang rape and murder shocked India. Read more at Read More
EU Commission to activate fiscal escape clause to boost defence spending
The EU Commission will propose to activate the escape clause for defence investments, Ursula von der Leyen announced in Munich. “This will allow Member states to substantially increase their defence…
Transition of Kosovo’s Security Force into an army causes controversy and concern
Prime Minister Albin Kurti has said Kosovo’s Security Force (KSF) should develop into an army by 2028, but there is strong opposition from Serbia. Read more at Read More
Archaeologists uncover extraodinary 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath London office
The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions. Read More
MEPs call for more action for gender equality on company boards
MEPs welcomed European Commission’s recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change. Read More
Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to Trump tariff threats
Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House’s tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue…