Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption by six months
The Federal Council decided on 10 March 2023 to include the EU's temporary humanitarian exemption in the ordinance on measures…
EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarcic on Japan earthquake
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the most recent earthquake that hit Japan…
French Foreign Ministry on Morocco earthquake
Several local authorities have already approached the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs with a total of nearly €2 million…
Earthquake response: Japan completes its final NATO aid flight to Türkiye
Brussels, 24 March 2023 Japan wrapped up its support to NATO disaster relief operations in...
‘Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria’: Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the International Donors’ Conference
Brussels, 20 March 2023 Dear Prime Minister Kristersson, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,...
Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria – Swedish Donors’ Conference
Donors’ Conference to raise funds, mobilise resources and coordinate the recovery and relief response following...
Russia: Vladimir Putin hold talks with Bashar al-Assad
Moscow, 15 March 2023 Vladimir Putin met with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar...
Earthquakes: EU Commission and the Swedish Presidency will host an international conference in support of Türkiye and Syria
Brussels, 10 March 2023 On 20 March in Brussels, the European Commission and the Swedish Presidency of...
Syria: EU organises airlifts with humanitarian aid to earthquake survivors
Brussels, 27 February 2023 In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region,...
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: EU amends measures to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid
Brussels, 23 February 2023 EU sanctions in place regarding Syria target the Assad regime and...
Earthquake: Statement by EU Commissioner Várhelyi during his mission in Türkiye
Brussels, 23 February 2023 Check against delivery! Thank you very much, Minister Çavuşoğlu, it’s always...
Swedish foreign trade minister Forssell visits Türkiye in connection with the earthquake disaster
Stockholm, 22 February 2023 Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell travels...
Main results: General Affairs Council, 21 February 2023
Brussels, 21 February 2023 March European Council The Council started preparations for the European Council...
Earthquake: Disaster response operations in Syria and Türkiye continue
Brussels, 17 February 2023 In the aftermath of the earthquakes that rocked both Syria and...
Earthquake: EU mobilises more emergency assistance for Syria and Türkiye
Brussels, 13 February 2023 Following the devastating earthquake affecting both Syria and Türkiye last week,...
Sweden sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye today
Stockholm, 9 February 2023 Today, Thursday 9 February, Sweden has sent an additional 45 personnel...
Earthquake: EU mobilises further emergency help for Syria and Türkiye
Brussels, 8 February 2023 Following multiple earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria earlier this week, the...
Finland to send emergency aid to victims of earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
Helsinki, 7 February 2023 Finland will be sending EUR 1 million in humanitarian assistance to...
EEAS Conference on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference: EU HRVP Borrell on disinformation
Brussels, 7 February 2023 Check against delivery! Good morning to everybody. Dear guests, dear colleagues,...
Earthquake: EU mobilises more than 1180 rescuers to Türkiye via Civil Protection Mechanism
Brussels, 7 February 2023 The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Türkiye and Syria yesterday morning...
Türkiye and Syria: EU offers emergency assistance in wake of devastating earthquake*
Brussels, 6 February 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, have issued the...
EU budget: EU Council agrees disaster relief aid of €668m for seven member states
Brussels, 8 November 2022 Today the Council decided to amend its yearly budget to provide €668...