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EU fish landings valued at €5.5 billion in 2024

In 2024, the total value of fisheries products landed in the EU was €5.5 billion. The EU’s fish catch was estimated at 3.2 million tonnes, taken from the 7 marine areas covered by EU statistics. The value of fish landings was highest in Spain, accounting for 30% of the EU

Commission adopts its November infringement procedures

To help citizens and businesses benefit fully from the European Union's legislation, the Commission maintains a constant dialogue with member states to ensure compliance with EU law. It can initiate infringement procedures against member states in the event of non-compliance.

Pope heads to Turkey, Lebanon in first overseas trip

Pope Leo XIV embarks on his debut overseas trip Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and urge peace efforts amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The six-day trip is the first major international test for the US pope, who was elected head

China and Japan need to take a step back from the brink

Japan’s decision to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni — a quiet island just 110 kilometers from Taiwan — marks a strategic shift with implications far beyond its immediate defense posture. This move confirms what regional observers have long feared: Asia’s