EU Heads of State or Government will hold their first discussion on the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) at the European Council meeting on 20-21 March 2025. Since 1988, when an interinstitutional agreement introduced the first binding MFF, the European Council has played a central role in the process leading to its adoption. In 1992, the Lisbon Treaty established a new procedure whereby the MFF would come into being through the adoption of a regulation. The European Council was not assigned a formal legal role in this procedure. Due to national contributions to the EU budget and the allocation of funding being highly sensitive issues, MFF negotiations have largely been considered as Chefsache, with a strong de facto involvement of the European Council, especially during the past two rounds. This briefing, presented in the form of answers to frequently asked questions, outlines the trends that can be identified regarding the European Council's involvement in decision-making on the EU's long-term budget. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major EU and international institutions. Annex 1 includes the latest GDP data and forecasts for all EU Member States. Annex 2 provides the latest inflation data and developments. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Attorney General Pam Bondi has curtailed Justice Department anti-corruption efforts, ratcheted up immigration enforcement and redirected the civil rights division.

According to Statistics Iceland, women's fertility rate has never been lower in Iceland since records began in 1853.

The family of the woman who died in a fatal collision in Aldwych have paid tribute to her, calling her a 'beautiful soul.'

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When Sir Keir Starmer delivered a letter from King Charles to Donald Trump at the White House last month, the American President said the monarch was a 'beautiful man, a wonderful man'.

The mother of the boys, from Cambridgeshire, feared she would have to rush her children to hospital, and has backed calls for the sale of the drinks to be restricted.

RIYADH: The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy (ZADC) was awarded a full institutional accreditation certificate on Sunday, with the support of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province. The recognition was granted during the inauguration ceremony of the academy’s new building on March 16. The accreditation follows an agreement signed on March 10 between the academy and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission to implement institutional accreditation processes.

RIYADH: Under the patronage of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and in the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji, the Foreign Ministry hosted a gathering of the heads of diplomatic missions, regional offices, and international organizations accredited to the Kingdom to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

RIYADH: The Palestinian and Egyptian ambassadors to Saudi Arabia were awarded with the King Abdulaziz Sash of the Second Class on Monday.  Basem Al-Agha and Ahmed Farouk Tawfiq were given the awards for their efforts to strengthen relations between their countries and the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji awarded the sashes on the directive of King Salman, SPA added. 

MAKKAH: Saudi authorities provided almost 11 million iftar meals to Umrah pilgrims and other worshippers at the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madina during the first half of Ramadan. The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said on Monday, the 17th day of Ramadan, it has provided 10,822,999 iftar meals and 10,290,000 packets of dates so far during the holy month, which is a time of worship for Muslims during which they fast from sunrise to sunset.

RIYADH: The Saudi leadership has approved the disbursement of over SR3 billion ($800 million) to social security beneficiaries as part of an aid initiative during the holy month of Ramadan. Under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the scheme will address the needs of beneficiary families and fulfill their requirements during Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has given K3 million to the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) in support of its Elective General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for this weekend at Safari Beach in Salima. Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony, NBM plc’s Product Development and Strategy Manager, Weruzani Kunkwenzu, emphasized the vital role sports […] The post NBM plc gives K3 million to Sports Writers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo), a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL) has made a donation of K2 million to Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM) for its Elective General Meeting (EGM) set to take place in Salima over the weekend. Speaking during the symbolic cheque presentation ceremony in Blantyre, EthCo’s Head of Human Resources […] The post EthCo injects K2 million into SWAM Indaba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) has underlined the critical importance of protecting journalists before, during, and after Malawi’s 2025 tripartite elections set for September. Speaking on Wednesday during a media safety training workshop at Chatonda Lodge in Mzuzu, MCM Executive Director Moses Kaufa said journalists often face heightened risks when covering elections, making […] The post Media Council of Malawi Stresses Journalist Safety Ahead of 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The US president’s policy is discriminatory and “soaked in animus,” Ana Reyes has ruled Read Full Article at RT.com

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GL Bajaj Educational Institutions CEO Kartikay Agarwal highlighted that over 50% of the 102 startups incubated by their institution are female-led. He emphasized the importance of programs like the Women Entrepreneurial Development Program, which encourages women to pursue development and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized Amit Shah for his debate with Saket Gokhale in Rajya Sabha. Gokhale accused the home ministry of misusing central agencies to target opposition states and critiqued the expansion of BSF jurisdiction. Amit Shah clarified that the CBI does not fall under home ministry jurisdiction and defended the ministry's actions.

Tatiana Soroka, 52, claims the firm, Payne Hicks Beach (PHB) where Baroness Shackleton is a partner, missed opportunities to have her former husband's yacht seized in Miami.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looked angelic today as she led celebrations for the 2027 Tour de France launch at Edinburgh Castle.

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Elon Musk, who was raised during South African apartheid, used to steer clear of debate about race. Now, he frequently advocates for White people.

The 79-year-old national treasure suffered the loss of Carl Thomas Dean, at age 82, from undisclosed causes on March 3 after 58 years of marriage