Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his refusal to cede any territory to Russia and stated some conditions for any peace deal with Moscow. “The goal of every Ukrainian is the restoration of territorial integrity within international borde…
Serbian, Kosovar leaders imply rapprochement possible in Berlin talks
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held out the prospect of a compromise with Kosovo during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday, in a move that could help pave the way for the two West Balkan states to join the European Union. Vucic said he would do everyth…
How healthy is halloumi? Nutritionists weigh in on fried cheese
Grilled cheese or fried cheese are easy and tasty, making them seem like a perfect alternative when you’re trying to make a meat-free meal. How healthy is it though? Two dieticians provide some clues. The ingredients question: Fried, grilled and pan-fr…
Bulgaria joins ranks seeking exemptions from EU ban on Russian oil
Bulgaria has joined Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic in seeking to be exempt from a ban on Russian oil imports, diplomatic sources told dpa, after the European Commission unveiled the plans on Wednesday. Representatives from the 27 EU member st…
WHO chief slams pharma firms for ‘moral failing’ on Covid-19 drugs
The chief of the World Health Organization called on pharmaceutical companies to lower their prices for Covid-19 drugs in order to make them more widely available. While companies are making record profits, they are charging prices for these drugs that…
EU Parliament raises doubts about Frontex budget management
The European Parliament has voted to postpone signing off on the 2020 budget of the scandal-ridden EU border protection agency Frontex, amid doubts about the body’s management of its funds. In a resolution adopted by a large majority on Wednesday, MEPs…
Title holder Zverev reaches third round at Madrid Open
Alexander Zverev avoided another early exit on Wednesday when he started his Madrid Open title defence with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback victory against former US Open champion Marin Cilic. Third seeded Zverev wrapped up the second-round game, after a bye …
Germany’s Scholz vows to Kosovo: ‘Western Balkans belong in Europe’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday gave Kosovo a signal of support for the Balkan country’s possible EU membership in the future. “The Western Balkans belong in Europe,” Scholz said after talks with Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Berlin….
Germany defender Ginter back in Freiburg to replace Schlotterbeck
Germany defender Matthias Ginter will return to his home club Freiburg next season on a free transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach, the Bundesliga club said Wednesday. The 28-year-old Ginter’s will cover the loss of his international team-mate Nico Sc…
Scholz says no to Ukraine trip as opposition leader returns from Kiev
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz continues to oppose a visit to war-torn Ukraine, saying on Wednesday that a snub by the leadership in Kiev against President Frank-Walter Steinmeier prevented him from going. “It is a problem that the president of the fede…