Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join NATO after months of delays
Monday, 26 February 2024 Hungary's parliament has voted to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to finally join the organisation almost two years after applying.
Hungary's parliament has cleared the last major obstacle to Nordic country's membership and brought an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Hungary has granted political asylum to a Polish opposition politician wanted on suspicion of corruption, an act that triggered a diplomatic spat between the two nations.
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Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.
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Rivers in Finland and Sweden are a refuge for Europe's threatened wild salmon. The countries are jointly protecting the species through old-fashioned patrolling and hi-tech surveillance.
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After decades of decline rivers in northern Sweden are once again a thriving environment for threatened salmon. But the species remains vulnerable and the EU is supporting local efforts to sustain wild populations.
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Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe.
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The US has deployed the newly modernized B61-12 thermonuclear bombs across Europe under NATO’s nuclear-sharing program. These advanced weapons, part of the B61-12 Life Extension Program, bolster NATO’s deterrence capabilities amid rising tensions with Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow warns such deployments lower the nuclear threshold, further escalating global security concerns.
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A Danish F-16 instructor, Jepp Hansen, has been killed in a Russian missile strike targeting a Ukrainian training center in Krivoy Rog. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict as NATO support for Ukraine continues to intensify. With Russia condemning Western arms shipments and attacking vital military infrastructure, the question remains: will NATO continue its backing, or will this deadly strike change the course of the war?
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The UK and France are considering deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, aiming to support a potential peace agreement amidst ongoing conflict. British PM Keir Starmer remains cautious, while French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for a European peacekeeping force. NATO allies and Russia express concerns over escalating tensions.
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Sweden , to Officially Join Nato .
Sweden cleared the final hurdle to join
the alliance after Hungary’s parliament approved the motion, Politico reports.
The historic move for Sweden comes after..
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After last holdout Hungary ratified Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, residents of the capital Stockholm..
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Senior US lawmakers urged Hungary to promptly endorse Sweden's accession to NATO, cautioning on Thursday that Budapest could face lasting harm to its... IndiaTimes
Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO bid, the final step for its accession to the alliance amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ratification, with 188... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News