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Zawya
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
European Union (EU) Delegation Celebrated Europe Day 2025 in Somalia
The European Union in Somalia celebrated Europe Day 2025, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration and the EU's strong and longstanding partnership with Somalia. This year's Guest of Honour was the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, who delivered a keynote speech. The EU Ambassador, Karin Johansson, addressed the audience, highlighting the EU's future-focused partnership with Somalia. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Delegation of the European Union to Somalia. Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release. The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
Observer
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Oman joins EU in celebrating 75th Europe Day
The Sultanate of Oman joined the European Union (EU) in celebrating the 75th Europe Day with a landmark jazz concert, showcasing cultural diplomacy and international friendship. Hosted by a delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Oman, the evening featured a mesmerising jazz performance by Luca Velotti and Silvia Manco Duo at Bait Al Zubair recently in honour of the 75th anniversary of Europe Day. The evening symbolised unity, cooperation and a shared commitment to peace and dialogue between Europe and Oman. This year's celebration marked a historic milestone — 75 years since the Schuman Declaration of May 9, 1950, which laid the foundation for the European Union and its enduring mission to transform a war-torn continent into a peaceful, prosperous and united Europe. Oman joins EU in celebrating 75th Europe Day Europe Day serves as a reminder of Europe's shared past and future rooted in cooperation, openness and the belief that unity and diversity can coexist. "On Europe Day, it is important to remember the value of peace and dialogue, the importance of partnerships for building a more prosperous and secure future," said Christophe Farnaud, Ambassador of the European Union to the Sultanate of Oman, emphasising the significance of Europe Day. "The European Union values the partnership with the Sultanate of Oman and applauds its role in advancing peace and security in the region," he added. Oman joins EU in celebrating 75th Europe Day Renowned Italian jazz artists Luca Velotti, known for his collaborations with Paolo Conte and Silvia Manco, a distinguished pianist and vocalist, captivated the audience with a sophisticated performance that merged classic jazz with European soul, serving as a bridge between cultures and embodying the spirit of Europe Day. The event was part of the European Union's broader engagement to strengthen cultural exchanges with Oman and foster mutual understanding, reinforcing the values that define the Europe-Oman partnership: dialogue, respect and collaboration.
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
EU Commission defends von der Leyen charter flight to travel 200 km
Brussels: The European Commission on Monday defended the use of a charter flight for a 200-kilometre trip by its head Ursula von der Leyen from Brussels to Luxembourg. The commission president travelled together with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola after they had met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday in Brussels, the spokeswoman said. In Luxembourg the three European Union chiefs attended a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Schuman Declaration which laid the foundations for the EU. Due to scheduling constraints, chartering a flight was the only option for the three politicians to arrive in Luxembourg on time, the spokeswoman said. 'That is the reason why, exceptionally, this was the option taken to get there,' she said. Brussels and Luxembourg are linked by a highway and travelling by car takes around two-and-a-half hours. There are no high-speed trains running between the two cities. (DPA)
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
EU Commission defends von der Leyen charter flight to travel 200 km
The European Commission on Monday defended the use of a charter flight for a 200-kilometre trip by its head Ursula von der Leyen from Brussels to Luxembourg. The commission president travelled together with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola after they had met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday in Brussels, the spokeswoman said. In Luxembourg the three European Union chiefs attended a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Schuman Declaration which laid the foundations for the EU. Due to scheduling constraints, chartering a flight was the only option for the three politicians to arrive in Luxembourg on time, the spokeswoman said. "That is the reason why, exceptionally, this was the option taken to get there," she said. Brussels and Luxembourg are linked by a highway and travelling by car takes around two-and-a-half hours. There are no high-speed trains running between the two cities. The spokesperson stressed that taking a private flight was an "exception" and that flying "is indeed considerably faster than if you take the car."
Euronews
12-05-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Von der Leyen, Costa and Mesola took private jet to Luxembourg event
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Roberta Metsola flew together on a private plane from Brussels to attend an event in Luxembourg last week, an extraordinary, high-cost decision made due to scheduling constraints between the three presidents, a spokesperson for the Commission said today. The trio were expected to appear jointly in the city to commemorate Europe Day. The trip took place on Friday and saw the presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament visit the Robert Schuman house, accompanied by Luxembourgish Prime Minister Luc Frieden. The rationale for flying rather than driving to Luxembourg - roughly 200 km from Brussels - was mainly prompted by the appearance of Friedrich Merz, the new Chancellor of Germany, in the Belgian capital. Merz chose Europe Day to make his first visit to Brussels since taking office. He met separately with Costa, von der Leyen and Metsola, in that order, and held press conferences with Costa and von der Leyen, taking questions from journalists. The bilateral meetings stretched over the entire morning, leaving the three presidents with an extremely tight itinerary to move to Luxembourg City and attend the commemorative event, pencilled for early afternoon, at the same time. The teams in Brussels then chose to ditch the car option and resort to air charter, the costs of which were shared among the three institutions. "Due to the scheduling constraints of the three presidents and the prime minister, the only travelling option to allow all of them to attend the commemoration of the Schuman Declaration together and on time was to take a charter flight," Paula Pinho, the Commission's chief spokesperson, said on Monday. "This is the reason why, exceptionally, this was the option taken to get there." The offices of Costa and Metsola voiced a similar message. The event in Luxembourg, hosted at the prime minister's invitation to mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, started in the early afternoon and lasted about two hours. The four leaders visited the house where Robert Schuman, the French politician who delivered the declaration on 9 May 1950, grew up. Schuman's proposal to create a new authority to manage the production of coal and steel from France and West Germany paved the way for the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and kick-started the project of European integration. Luxembourg was one of the six founding members of the ECSC and served as host of the independent High Authority, the precursor of the European Commission. During Friday's trip, the four leaders also visited the old seat of the High Authority. Once the event was over, von der Leyen and Costa returned to Brussels using the rented plane while Metsola and her team flew commercial to Cyprus. Although air flights are frequent for long-distance travel, using the same option for such a short-distance trip is likely to raise eyebrows, given the EU's commitment to sustainability and the pressure from member states to control expenses.
