| 单词 | accession |
| 例句 | A somewhat more immediate influence was Aristotle himself, whose death in 322 happened to coincide with Ptolemy’s accession to the governorship of Egypt. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z The Saxons and Normans of Arthur’s accession had begun to think of themselves as Englishmen. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The plot circumvented, Washkar went to work eliminating any remaining objections to his accession. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Now my body seemed at last to say, “Well, if you must have it, here!” and an accession of strength came flooding through me. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The old-fashioned keeps of Arthur’s accession had given place to a gaiety of defence, now difficult to imagine. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The accession of fortune, the discovery of my relations, followed in due order. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Preserved Maya writing was similarly devoted to propaganda, births and accessions and victories of kings, and astronomical observations of priests. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z These were no longer the grim keeps of Arthur’s accession. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Emma spoke her pity so very kindly, that with a sudden accession of gay thought, he cried, Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Besides the illustrations the letter also contained an accession number from the French museum system. The Louvre’s New Islamic Galleries Bring Riches to Light 2012-09-19T12:01:06Z “NGA continues to review the Corcoran Collection and it is my understanding that they will be making accessioning decisions in the months ahead,” he wrote in an e-mail. Secrecy breeds anxiety over the future of the Corcoran Gallery’s art 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z However, 20 years later, after the accession of Marcus Aurelius, the Romans withdrew to the Hadrianic line. Five historical clangers in Kevin Macdonald's The Eagle 2011-03-15T17:44:43Z Just 10 years later, he captured the French king at the Battle of Poitiers, eventually leading to his accession as Prince of Aquitaine. 10 royal heirs who died before they reigned 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z With its accession to the E.U. to be finalized in 2013, Croatia finds itself once more at the heart of Europe — and that's good news for the tourism industry of the Dalmatian coast. Croatia's Dalmatian Rescue 2011-10-19T06:25:00Z The accessions are the first to come from the landmark agreement the two institutions signed last summer after long-standing financial problems led to the Corcoran’s demise. National Gallery aims to integrate Corcoran works, keep its legacy alive 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z “Going Clear” loses much of its exoticism after Mr. Hubbard’s death in 1986 and the accession to power of Mr. Miscavige. Books of The Times: ‘Going Clear,’ by Lawrence Wright, Examines Scientology 2013-01-13T21:46:22Z “The use of technology, what we accession, our publications — it’s not about the outputs, it’s about the impact on people, and that starts with the art.” Change is coming to the National Gallery of Art. But is it ready for Kaywin Feldman? 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z The court agreement includes no oversight of the NGA’s accessioning process. Secrecy breeds anxiety over the future of the Corcoran Gallery’s art 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The hugely popular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will also celebrate the Diamond Jubilee 60th anniversary of Queen's Elizabeth's accession to the British throne with a special "salute to the Monarch." Edinburgh festivals bat eyes at London Olympic fans 2011-11-24T17:35:18Z Not only was Britain spared the reign of a very questionable king, but it led to the accession of his niece, Elizabeth II, who is Britain's longest reigning monarch. 11 of the most influential royal lovers in British history 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Dozens more items are in the process of being accessioned. The debris of Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol now belongs to history 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z It was made in 1974 by some engineer, probably as an office prank, but it was officially accessioned, so now it’s part of the records of the Forest Service. The Federal Government’s Latest Project: Squirrel GIFs 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z “It was certainly like opening up presents at Christmas,” modern art curator Harry Cooper said last year when the first accessions were announced. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Among the surprises of the National Gallery’s new accessions are its first sculptures by Frederic Remington and only the second work by Edward Hopper to enter the collection. The National Gallery’s great feast 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z But after the NGA’s accessions are decided, the broader community might become involved. Secrecy breeds anxiety over the future of the Corcoran Gallery’s art 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The hues were created for the queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the British throne, in June. British Cosmetic Brands Expand to American Shelves - Skin Deep 2012-03-19T19:06:43Z By the time of Anne's accession in 1702, she and Churchill had been together for 29 years. 11 of the most influential royal lovers in British history 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z With the National Gallery’s accessioning almost complete, Hopper and the skeleton board of the Corcoran have begun soliciting proposals from local institutions interested in the remaining 9,000 pieces of art. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z They botched the job, ensuring Kashmir’s accession to India. Divide and rue 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z The National Gallery’s board is expected to vote on the last group of accessions when it meets Sept. 28 and 29. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Thus, the creation of a one-time holiday this year on May 1 to mark Prince Naruhito’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne automatically creates two national holidays on April 30 and May 2. Celebrating ‘Platinum Week’ in Japan 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z The National Gallery of Art’s Board of Trustees voted in May 2014 — a month before it signed the agreement — to accession 703 works, pending the court’s approval of the deal. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z I’m not expecting to find onstage anytime soon a fresh production of “King Charles III,” Mike Bartlett’s so-called “future history play,” which has been superseded by the accession to the throne of the king. At the End of Her Reign, the Queen Takes a Bow Onstage 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z It remains to be seen if the accession of the Prince of Wales would suddenly undo the final enchantment. Diamond jubilee: writers reflect on growing up Elizabethan 2012-06-01T21:50:02Z We felt lucky to be there during Throne Day, a national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the accession of the current King Mohammed VI, and to see fireworks light up the entire medina. The 52 Places Traveler: The Trickiness of Being a Woman in Tangier 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Under the takeover deal, the National Gallery would assume responsibility for the Corcoran Gallery's 17,000-piece collection with the expectation that it will eventually accession, or acquire, the bulk of it. Corcoran Gallery of Art faces lawsuit over takeover deal 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z There’s no accessioning that into the National Gallery. The National Gallery’s great feast 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z “An accessioned work of art may not be treated as a disposable financial asset.” ArtsBeat: Bill Would Make University Sell a Pollock for Scholarship Money 2011-02-11T20:22:22Z Her works were accessioned by major museums across the country, and featured prominently in key exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles. Review | For beloved D.C. artist Alma Thomas, beauty wasn’t just about art. It was essential to life, too. 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z She described the 40th anniversary of her accession as an "annus horribilis" after three of her four children's marriages failed and there was a fire at Windsor Castle. Queen's "Bond girl" stunt crowns majestic rebrand 2012-07-29T15:17:31Z Any sort of connection to Swift in this cultural moment can shoot a person up the mainstream celebrity accession ladder to an instant A-lister. How Ice Spice became music's new It Girl seemingly overnight 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, upon the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her accession, Queen Elizabeth said in a message that it was her "sincere wish" that Camilla became Queen Consort when Charles became king. Who will care for the corgis? 7 things to know now that the queen is dead 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z After the article appeared, the Wadsworth issued a statement, promising to “review our accession process and make every effort to ensure that art we acquire is what it purports to be.” ‘I Cheated,’ Says Woodworker Who Fooled the Antiques Experts 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z In June, the Pentagon pushed back the deadline for developing an accession plan another six months. A trailblazing transgender midshipman navigates an uncertain path in the wake of Trump’s tweet. 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z TJ Binyon, Pushkin's biographer, even suggests the play is "rather conservative", since it deals with a troubled time that ended only with the accession of the Romanovs. Boris Godunov – review 2012-11-29T12:07:28Z The episode also dramatizes the Labour Party’s landslide election victory, and Tony Blair’s accession to prime minister. ‘The Crown’: The History Behind Season 5 on Netflix 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Elliott, in his urbane way, says only that in 2016 Turkey was on a path to accession and that Vote Leave was citing what was a probability. 'They've turned Michael Gove into a vacillating fool' – politicians on Brexit: The Uncivil War 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has helped spearhead this modern surge of female voices, transcending into a household name since her accession to superstardom in the last several years. Megan Thee Stallion's victory: A rare win in 50 years of hip-hop, violence and misogynoir 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z A sculpture garden on the terrace is another significant change, as is the prominence of pieces accessioned from the collection of the now-defunct Corcoran. For National Gallery of Art, a building reopening means rebirth 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z He prefers not to focus on his accession, which, after all, means losing his mother. Prince Charles in no hurry to become king - Time magazine 2013-10-25T10:52:23Z Three days later, at a lunch in London celebrating 40 years since her accession to the throne, the queen broke with tradition, and spoke about her feelings in public. ‘The Crown’: The History Behind Season 5 on Netflix 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Shin said there were fewer objections to Thursday’s event and other imperial rites than at Akihito’s accession in 1990, with less critical press coverage and fewer protests. Japan monarch spends symbolic night with goddess to end throne rituals 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z On his accession in 1603, James I rummages through a chest that belonged to Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn 2010-07-29T20:29:00Z Shakespeare's acting company was originally known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men before becoming The King's Men with the accession of James I, so technically James is also correct... Brush up your Shakespeare (in Love) 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z I was born in the West African British colony of the Gold Coast almost exactly a month after the Queen's accession to the throne on 6 February 1952. Diamond jubilee: writers reflect on growing up Elizabethan 2012-06-01T21:50:02Z To exploit xenophobia, Cummings’s group leans on fears about the accession of Turkey to the E.U. and leaves it to the likes of right-winger Nigel Farage to “do the heavy lifting on the immigration stuff.” In “Brexit,” Benedict Cumberbatch Is a Peculiar Man Who Wants to Upend the Order of the World 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z The accessions have dramatically transformed its holdings of contemporary art, sculpture, American paintings and works on paper. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z The National Gallery accessioned some 8,300 works, including pieces by Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Edwin Church, Edward Hopper and Jenny Holzer, transforming its holdings of American and contemporary art and photography. Art from the Corcoran reestablishes its place in D.C. with exhibition at AU 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Those with a staunch, Govian view of history will delight in its focus on the formative, yet curiously overlooked, hundred years from the accession of Charles II to George III. In bed with Charles II and George III 2013-03-29T07:00:11Z Curators are expected to bring a roster of nearly 1,000 works to the board to be accessioned next week, National Gallery Director Earl A. “Rusty” Powell III said. National Gallery of Art prepares to add even more works from Corcoran 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z In his Thirteenth Symphony, composed shortly after his accession to the Communist Party, he set to music some poetry detailing the murder of Jews in Ukraine by the Nazis. Julian Barnes and the Shostakovich Wars 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Under the takeover deal, the National Gallery would assume responsibility for the Corcoran Gallery's 17,000-piece collection with the expectation that it would eventually accession, or acquire, the bulk of it. Corcoran Gallery responds to lawsuit trying to block takeover deal 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Of course everything is much abbreviated after the accession of William and Mary. Remember Roger Mortimer 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The National Gallery of Art was given the right to accession works from the 17,000-piece collection, and George Washington University gained control over the independent school and its two historic buildings. Homeless art, lost jobs and low enrollment: Two years later, Corcoran’s breakup still stings 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z It said accession decisions are dependent upon consensus, and since July, they have been "gathering information on whether aspirant economies can meet CPTPP’s high standards." Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit, say open to new members 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z In addition, Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia should also be given accession perspectives. Germany's Scholz looking 'closely' at Italy's migrant deal with Albania 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z But in its Wednesday recommendation to proceed with EU accession talks with Kyiv, the European Commission lauded Ukraine, saying that its government “has shown a remarkable level of institutional strength, determination and ability to function.” Hungary’s Orban says negotiations on Ukraine’s future EU membership should not move forward 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Two other charities started by Charles will also change their names to reflect his accession to the throne. Charles' youth charity Prince's Trust becomes King's Trust 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z He spoke in the interview hours after the European Union's executive published a report on Ukraine's progress towards membership, recommending the trade bloc's members agree to launch accession talks once conditions are met. Ukraine can still deliver battlefield results this year, Zelenskiy says 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z EU accession talks are a slalom of technicalities and caveats and they tend to be painstakingly slow. Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z This does not mean that it will start accession talks soon. Ukraine gets good news about its EU membership quest as Balkans countries slip back in the queue 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "Completing our Union also has a strong economic and geopolitical logic. Past enlargements have shown the enormous benefits both for the accession countries and the EU. We all win." EU executive proposes to start membership talks with Ukraine once conditions met 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Kyiv hopes it will recommend that EU leaders decide in December to open formal accession talks with Ukraine. Ukraine expects 'positive' EU report on membership bid -minister 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z "I know you are in the process of completing outstanding reforms. If this happens and, I am confident, Ukraine can reach its ambitious goal of moving to the next stage in the accession process." Von der Leyen hails Kyiv's 'excellent progress' in EU accession efforts 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z "It is not in the Russian orbit, it is firmly anchored in the West. And for that to happen, we need to start accession negotiations." Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The EU assessment due on Wednesday is expected to detail how far Ukraine has advanced in fulfilling various economic, legal, and other criteria to clear the way for accession talks to be launched in December. EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Having been promised EU membership years ago, the accession process across the region has slowed to a crawl, mainly due to reluctance among the bloc's 27 members and a lack of reform throughout the region. EU to help Western Balkans reforms with 6 billion euro package - von der Leyen 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Last month, Orbán said that Hungary was in “no rush” to ratify Sweden’s accession, and a senior Fidesz lawmaker said he saw “little chance” that parliament would vote on the matter this year. Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden’s bid to join NATO 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The EU assessment due on Wednesday is expected to say how far Ukraine has advanced in fulfilling various economic, legal, and other criteria to clear the way for accession talks in December. Von der Leyen hails Kyiv's 'excellent progress' in EU accession efforts 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z It is quite normal for the European Commission, which runs the process, to take a positive approach toward future accessions, while national governments are often divided. Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The EU's 27 members are due at a summit in December to decide whether to allow Kyiv to begin accession negotiations, a move requiring the unanimous backing of all the bloc's members. EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z In September, Harald attended celebrations in Stockholm marking the 50th anniversary of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf’s accession to the throne. Norway’s 86-year-old king tests positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z But while Finland's accession was approved in April, Sweden's bid has been held up by opposition from Hungary and Turkey and the country remains outside the alliance. Sweden investigating damage to Baltic undersea cable 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The EU's 27 members are due at a summit in December to decide whether to allow Kyiv to begin accession negotiations, which would require unanimous backing. Von der Leyen hails Kyiv's 'excellent progress' in EU accession efforts 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z As president, he supported Finland's European Union membership and encouraged voters to support the 1994 accession referendum, which passed with 57 percent support. Finnish Nobel Peace laureate and former president Ahtisaari dies at 86 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z “The accession of Finland to NATO, the continuation of the war in Ukraine, the deepening confrontation between Western countries and Russia, and increasing sanctions may strengthen Russian countermeasures against Finland,” he said. Finnish intelligence says Russia views Finland as a hostile nation due to its NATO membership 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z EU countries are due to decide in December whether to allow Ukraine to begin accession negotiations, which would require the unanimous backing of all 27 members. Tough issues to clear before EU membership talks with Ukraine, Hungary's Orban says 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z One key date is already set for Ukraine: In December, the EU nations will decide whether to open full-on accession talks. EU summit to look at changes the bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others as new members 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z While still officially a candidate country, Turkey's accession talks with the EU have long been frozen, largely over human rights and governance concerns. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The European Council is expected to begin negotiations on Ukraine’s accession in December. Hungary’s Orban casts doubt on European Union accession talks for Ukraine 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z “Our process of accessions, promotions, and command selections are … solidly founded on merit,” Vice Adm. Lawmakers, Pentagon spar over ‘woke’ promotion policies 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Commenting on Orban's remarks, Ukraine's foreign ministry said it was positive "that the Hungarian Prime Minister is concerned about Ukraine's accession to the European Union". Tough issues to clear before EU membership talks with Ukraine, Hungary's Orban says 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z “We continue to emphasize the importance of revitalizing Turkey’s EU accession process.” Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z It was given the green light for accession talks in 2020 after changing its name from Macedonia to North Macedonia to satisfy Greek sensitivities. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Colchester Museums, for example, acquired just one item - a medical scrubs bag, while West Northamptonshire Council accessioned six items including a pair of nurses shoes and a social distancing sticker. How will museums of tomorrow tell the Covid pandemic story? 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z "We don't see these as any way connected, and we don't see that in any way these sanctions should have any impact at all on that accession." US sanctions 5 Turkish firms in broad Russia action on over 150 targets 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z EU countries are due to decide in December whether to allow Ukraine to begin accession negotiations - a move that would require unanimous backing of all the 27 countries in the bloc. Von der Leyen talks up Ukraine's EU prospects but Hungary seen as stumbling block 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z He told PBS on Monday that “Sweden’s position and our current position within the EU accession negotiations are two separate things.” Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z To start accession talks Bosnia needs to implement 14 priorities set by the Commission in 2019 which focus on democracy and functionality of the state, rule of law, fundamental rights and public administration reform. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Fighting graft is also a requirement for Ukrainian accession to the European Union, and Ukraine's government has declared it a priority alongside repelling Russia's invasion. Ukraine's Zelenskiy vetoes asset declaration law containing loophole 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z "And now we are preparing to take a decision on opening EU accession talks." Ukraine's place is in the EU, says German foreign minister in Kyiv 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z To mark the anniversary of King Charles's accession to the throne, gun salutes were fired at midday in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Gun salutes mark King Charles' first year on throne 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Military units will commemorate the king’s accession to the throne by firing salutes at the Tower of London on the east side of the capital and Green Park near Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II remembered as gun salutes set to ring out for King Charles III 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Since 2016, the EU has had a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Kosovo that serves as a basis for its accession path. EU accession: List of countries to join the bloc 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z It's the way the late Queen used to mark the date of her own accession to the throne and the death of her father. King Charles: What sort of monarch has he been is his first year? 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Gun salutes will be fired at midday on Friday in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London to mark the anniversary of his accession to the throne. King Charles III message marks anniversary of Elizabeth II's death 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Charles' popularity surged after his accession but recent surveys suggest it has returned to previous levels, below those of his mother. King Charles: How has the British Monarch done in his first year of rule? 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Fighting graft is also a requirement for Ukrainian accession to the European Union and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's government has declared it a priority alongside the war effort. Ukraine lawmakers back anti-graft disclosure rule, but with loophole 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The royals are days away from the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death and the King's accession on 8 September. Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Sunday service 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Billstrom said that parliament was a sovereign institution but that the Turkish government had promised in Vilnius to ensure "the swift ratification" of Sweden's accession by parliament. Swedish foreign minister still hopeful Turkey will ratify NATO bid in Oct 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z "In marking the first anniversary of Her Late Majesty's death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us," the King said. King Charles III message marks anniversary of Elizabeth II's death 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Balkan states are at different stages of their EU accession talks. EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Gabriel Escobar, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Balkan policy, said during talks in the capital Skopje that the U.S. strongly backs the country’s EU accession bid. US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z By 1660, the royal line was restored with the accession of Charles II, who installed his father’s equestrian statue at its Charing Cross location. 'Now & Then' ventures to London to explore a daguerreotype from 1839 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z “Moscow very much doesn’t like that it is Poland that insists on new sanctions, advocates for Kyiv and actively supports Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO.” Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Montenegro started EU accession negotiations in 2012 and hopes to speed up its integration with the wealthy 27-member bloc after adopting a comprehensive set of legal frameworks aligned with the European Union. Montenegro president nominates pro-Western party leader as PM-designate 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z For Ukraine and Moldova, which also want to join, the EU will decide on opening their full-on accession negotiations at an EU summit in December. EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z However, Ukraine's accession to Nato was, back then - and remains now - a distant prospect. Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z One of the main conditions of Romania’s accession to the EU was that it crack down on endemic corruption, but it remains one of the bloc’s most corrupt members, according to Transparency International. Romanian care homes scandal spotlights abuse described as ‘inhumane and degrading’ 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z As a condition for its accession to the U.S. Israel to include Gaza Americans in U.S. visa waiver pilot next month 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “There is still a constituency that does not agree with accession to India. I don’t represent that constituency. I never could,” Abdullah said. Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Some of the Balkan leaders attending the forum showed disappointment with the offered accession date. EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The King is to spend the day "quietly and privately" on the day which also marks his own accession to the throne. Queen Elizabeth: No public event for anniversary of late monarch's death 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Kyiv government sees the talks as an interim stage pending its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization military alliance. Ukraine, US start talks on security guarantees, official says 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The five-judge constitutional bench that includes the Supreme Court’s chief justice is simultaneously hearing a series of petitions challenging the special status granted to the region after its accession with newly independent India in 1947. India’s top court hearing petitions challenging government’s removal of Kashmir’s special status 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z He said potential accession was an "impetus to the domestic reforms" that would be undertaken. Analysis: Biggest hurdles to China entry into trans-Pacific trade pact are political 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The issue of Koran burnings has potentially jeopardized Sweden's accession to NATO. Limited political support in Sweden to ban Koran burnings 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The European Union has listed overcoming delays in judicial reforms and combating corruption as priorities for progress in North Macedonia’s EU accession bid. Ambassador says US sanctions on tycoon will help North Macedonia’s EU ambitions 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Turkey has been an official candidate to join the EU for 24 years, but accession talks have stalled since 2016 over the bloc's concerns about human rights violations and respect for the rule of law. EU ready to re-engage with Turkey, but sets conditions 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “The fact that this was done in a way that maintains the high standards of agreement sets an exemplary precedent for future accessions,” Goto said. Britain officially joins an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z They removed a major hurdle most countries must clear to join – completing a membership action plan – but its accession is still conditional. Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia in NATO summit wrap-up 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z But, he told reporters that “what Sweden agreed today as an EU member was to support actively the efforts to reinvigorate Turkey’s EU accession process.” Turkey’s pledge of support for Sweden’s NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance "when allies agree and conditions are met" after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the "absurd" delay to accession. Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z In 2009, Cyprus blocked six out of the 35 chapters Turkey must conclude as part of its EU accession negotiations. Analysis: Turkey sets new Western tilt in foreign policy as economy weighs 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z He said previous accessions to the alliance had not been accompanied by a timeline. NATO's Stoltenberg: Ukraine can join bloc when members agree and conditions are met 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Erdogan agreed to submit Sweden’s accession protocol to the Turkish parliament and work to ensure its ratification. Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia in NATO summit wrap-up 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Erodgan agreed to send Sweden's application for ratification to the Turkish parliament after Sweden said it would actively support Turkey's European Union accession process. Sweden has taken "very big step" towards NATO membership - Swedish PM 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Turkey had held up Sweden's accession, accusing the Nordic country of not doing enough to crack down on people Ankara sees as terrorists. Kremlin says Turkey should have no illusions over its EU bid 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A statement issued by Turkey and Sweden on Monday said Sweden had reiterated that it would not provide support to the Kurdish groups and would actively support efforts to reinvigorate Turkey's EU accession process. US to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A major obstacle was overcome Monday when Turkey’s president agreed to send NATO’s accession documents to the Turkish Parliament for approval, something he had refused to do for more than a year. Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z “Sweden agreed today as an EU member to support actively the efforts to reinvigorate Turkey’s EU accession process.” Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia in NATO summit wrap-up 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Finland became NATO's 31st member in April but Sweden's accession has been held up by a dispute with Turkey. NATO summit seeks agreement on Ukraine bid after Turkey deal on Sweden 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The formal timing is Sweden’s accession remains uncertain as it still must be approved by the Turkish parliament. Ukraine, NATO defense spending likely to divide as Biden, leaders meet 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z "It is in everyone's interest for Sweden to join @NATO. Their accession makes us all safer. The UK welcomes the steps Turkey has taken today to bring this closer," he wrote on Twitter. Turkey backs Sweden's NATO entry 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z “We support the Swedish accession, but the Hungarian parliament has not yet ratified the decision,” he said. Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Stoltenberg declined to give a date for when Sweden's accession would be ratified by the Turkish parliament, the grand national assembly, which would decide on the exact timing. NATO's Stoltenberg says Turkey agrees to move ahead with Sweden's NATO bid 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Erdogan has held out for months saying Sweden's accession hinged on the implementation of a deal reached last summer during the alliance's summit in Madrid, adding that no one should expect compromises from Ankara. Turkey, Sweden locked in talks to break impasse over NATO membership 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Turkey first applied to join the EU way back in 1987, but its drift towards authoritarianism under President Erdogan brought the accession process to a halt. What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now? 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Billström said he expects Hungary, which also hasn’t ratified Sweden’s accession, to do so before Turkey. Swedish foreign minister optimistic Turkey will drop objections to NATO membership 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Many analysts believe that Orban is waiting for Erdogan’s next move and that Hungary will approve Sweden’s accession if Turkey looks likely to do the same. Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Sweden likely won’t either, its accession still blocked by a single member: Turkey. As NATO Gathers, Unity Among the Alliance Has Become Harder to Sustain 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Sweden’s accession is up for discussion too, as Turkey delays the Scandinavian country’s entry into the world’s biggest security organization. Ukraine tops NATO summit agenda along with defense plans, Sweden’s membership and Belarus fears 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z “The accession process must start, because waiting for a post-war situation allows Putin to never ever finish this war,” Grybauskaite said. NATO summit host Lithuania is a small country with a loud voice, especially when it comes to Russia 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z The trip ends with a visit to Helsinki to hail Finland's accession to NATO. Ukraine, Sweden top Biden's agenda at NATO summit 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Even if so, Sweden’s accession would become official only in coming months. NATO leaders set to offer Ukraine major support package but membership is off the table for now 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z But Sweden's accession has been held up by Turkey. NATO summit: Leaders to meet in Vilnius to talk Ukraine, Sweden and eastern flank 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z He also called in Prague for accession talks to start this year with the European Union. Ukraine calls for long-range weapons from US to fight Russian forces 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z “If you look at Turkey, of course the goal is and has been for more than a year to extract as many concessions as possible from Sweden before agreeing to accession,” Mr. Pierini said. A NATO Summit Looms, but Sweden Can’t Join Yet 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z It echoes an event held in 1953 to celebrate her accession to the throne. King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z "It is urgent that Bolivia becomes a full member of Mercosur," he said, adding he would work to get Brazil's Congress to approve the neighboring country's accession. Lula says Mercosur eyeing fresh trade deals, increased regional commerce 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z He had backed King Misuzulu's accession to the throne after her death, but recent reports suggested that sharp differences had emerged between the two. Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini: I am not poisoned, I am well 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z But a vicious power struggle has been raging within the royal family over the 48-year-old's accession. Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Any move to ditch or circumvent the MAP requirement for Ukraine, which is designed to help candidates meet certain political, economic and military criteria, could speed up its accession. Britain says NATO should consider removing MAP hurdle to Ukraine's membership 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The EU risks "importing instability" if it relaxes its standards on democracy and corruption to hasten the accession of Ukraine and other candidate countries, Rasmussen said in an interview with the newspaper. EU should not 'lower the bar' to take in Ukraine, says Denmark - FT 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “The aim is to make progress in completing Sweden’s accession to NATO.” NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into the fold before next month’s summit 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z But a vicious power struggle has been raging within the royal family over the 48-year-old's accession, while tensions have also recently surfaced between the monarch and Chief Buthelezi. Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini: I am not poisoned, I am well 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z He had backed King Misuzulu's accession to the throne, but recent reports suggested that differences had emerged between the two. Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z He said on Tuesday there was "a full understanding of the security guarantees for Ukraine until the moment of accession" but gave no further details. Zelenskiy wants 'political invitation' for Ukraine to join NATO 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The tiny Adriatic country, which started EU accession negotiations in 2012, hopes to speed up its integration with the wealthy 27-member bloc after adopting a comprehensive set of legal frameworks aligned with the European Union. EU aspirant Montenegro must adjust its growth strategy, says World Bank 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The estate became Prince William's when he became Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall following his father's accession. King Charles plans new greenhouse for Highgrove 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z King Misuzulu's accession to the throne was sooner than expected and he has been at the centre of palace intrigue. Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini: I am not poisoned, I am well 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Turkey has not budged despite Sweden implementing new anti-terror legislation in June that it believes should pave the way for accession. Explainer-Turkey keeps Sweden waiting on NATO membership as key summit nears 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Zelenskiy said the National Security and Defence Council had met and discussed the security of the Ukrainian people, judicial reforms and Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Ukraine to bring officials to justice over bomb-shelter deaths, Zelenskiy says 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z A decision on whether and when to start accession talks rests with the EU's member governments. Ukraine progresses on reforms to unlock membership talks, EU says 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Last month, Blinken urged Turkey to finalise immediately Sweden's accession to the bloc. Blinken, Turkish counterpart talk in UK, NATO on agenda 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z But the EU set seven conditions - including on judicial reform and curbing endemic corruption - to launch accession negotiations. Ukraine meets 2 of 7 conditions to launch EU membership talks -sources 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Unlike Turkey, Hungary does not have a list of demands, but says grievances need to be addressed before it can ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO. Explainer-Turkey keeps Sweden waiting on NATO membership as key summit nears 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z However, the proposal would still require Ukraine to carry out reforms and, contrary to the wishes of Eastern European allies, it would not attach a time frame for Ukraine's accession, according to the paper. NATO may remove some hurdles on Ukraine's path to membership - Germany 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z All 31 member countries must ratify a candidate’s accession protocol for it to join the alliance. Swedish defense minister says NATO full membership is top priority 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z All 31 member countries must ratify a candidate’s accession protocol for it to join the trans-Atlantic alliance. No breakthrough in NATO-Turkey talks about Sweden joining 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken marveled at Finland’s accession into NATO, suggesting that it amounted a colossal blunder by Mr. Putin, who previously had relatively friendly relations with Helsinki. In Finland, NATO’s Newest Member, Blinken Details Russia’s ‘Failures’ 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken visited Helsinki in part to commemorate Finland’s recent accession to NATO, a defeat for Mr. Putin, who has sought to block the alliance’s eastward expansion. Blinken finishes his Nordic trip in Finland, NATO’s newest member, with a focus on the war. 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Turkey to immediately finalize Sweden's accession to NATO, saying the country had already taken significant steps to address Ankara's objections to its membership. Biden says Sweden will 'soon' join NATO at U.S. Air Force address 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “I’m confident that also Hungary will ratify the accession protocol,” Stoltenberg said. NATO presses Turkey to drop objections to Sweden’s membership as summit looms 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z "I will also travel to Ankara in the near future to continue to address how we can ensure the fastest possible accession of Sweden," Stoltenberg told reporters. Stoltenberg to travel to Turkey to discuss Sweden's NATO membership 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The pro-Western government, which accused Russia of plotting its downfall earlier this year, says it plans to use the summit to showcase reforms and convince leaders to open EU accession talks as soon as possible. Moldova says Europe summit signals unity in face of Russia's war 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z “We believe that both should go forward as quickly as possible; that is to say Sweden’s accession and moving forward on the F-16 package more broadly.” U.S. says ‘the time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO and for Turkey to get new F-16s 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Turkey to immediately finalize Sweden's accession to NATO, saying the Nordic country had already taken significant steps to address Ankara's objections to its membership. Blinken urges Turkey to immediately approve Sweden's NATO accession 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z "It's our way of anchoring our future in Europe and in the EU. It's our way of accelerating the EU accession process." European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z That drift away from democratic values and the rule of law will mean little progress in long-frozen talks on accession to the European Union. Will Erdogan’s Victory Soften Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden in NATO? 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “Turkey will likely signal it is open to some form of rapprochement, such as by encouraging parliament’s ratification of Sweden’s accession to NATO,” said Jay Truesdale, who heads the geopolitical risk consultancy, Veracity Worldwide. With new mandate secured, Turkey’s Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z "Following the UK's accession, as more economies express interest in joining, Canada welcomes Ukraine's application to join CPTPP," Ng said on Twitter. Canada backs Ukraine's application to join trans-Pacific trade pact 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Ukraine has prioritised efforts to tackle graft as it seeks accession to the European Union. Central Europe firms stake positions in Ukraine reconstruction race 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Moldova's aim, she added, is for a decision to be taken at the European Council Summit in December so that accession talks can begin at the start of 2024. European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Askia Musa’s accession was not smooth, however, and civil war erupted. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Not least, so that China can meet the accession requirements of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, an aim China's commerce minister reiterated to his Australian counterpart in Beijing last Friday. ADB warns China it risks wasting money on state-led growth 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Finland's accession last month has alone doubled NATO's border with Russia to some 2,500 km, forcing a more flexible approach to deployments than in the past, when Germany was seen as the main battlezone. NATO reaches back to Cold War past with first major defence plans in decades 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Finland has since joined and has Article 5 protection, but Sweden’s accession is pending. NATO mulls future security guarantees for Ukraine but wary of igniting a wider war 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The award underscored the committee's conviction that Ukraine deserved "to enter swiftly into accession negotiations with the European Union". Zelenskiy collects Charlemagne Prize on behalf of Ukrainian people 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z "The Chinese Minister indicated that they would like to be considered for accession to the CPTPP," Farrell said. Australia trade minister 'pleased' with trade talks in China 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Erdogan’s government has blocked Sweden’s accession into the alliance, pressing the country to crackdown on Kurdish militants and other groups that Turkey regards as terrorist threats. Domestic issues give Turkey’s Erdogan a tough election race 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z “Fighting a war against Russia and at the same time making concrete steps in terms of clearing the way in terms of this whole process towards EU accession.” EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z While promising to "work to complete the accession process" for the full membership in the European Union, the alliance has vowed to review Turkey's 2016 refugee deal with the EU. Factbox: How Turkey's opposition plans to roll back Erdogan's policies 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Erozan said the opposition alliance saw full accession to the EU as a solid goal, and said EU values of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law were in line with its vision. Turkey set to keep strong Russia ties whoever wins election 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The first coronation medal was awarded to mark the accession to the English throne of James I in 1603 and featured a bust of the king in the costume of a Roman emperor. Frontline workers to receive Coronation medal 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Not just an English affair: King Charles III’s formal accession to the throne points up restiveness in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Your guide to coronation bling: Crowns, scepters, diamonds and, ugh, ivory 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z In an address after his 2022 accession to the throne, Charles said he fully recognized his role within the Anglican church. Prayer, pomp merge in Charles’s coronation as female clergy, non-Christians join centuries-old rite 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Queen Victoria's accession to the throne ushered in "Victoria Fever" and a new era of American fascination with the British monarchy, but even then President Martin Van Buren did not attend the ceremony. Why US presidents skip royal coronations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Historian Sir Tom Devine, emeritus professor at Edinburgh University, sketches immense changes between the start of Elizabeth's reign and her son's accession to the throne. King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king? 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Ukraine has stepped up efforts to tackle graft as it seeks accession to the European Union. New bodies aim to boost Ukraine defence ministry's efficiency, transparency 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z They believe Charles' accession to the throne presents their best chance of ending the monarchy, which traces its history back more than 1,000 years. Charles' coronation seized on by republicans as chance to ditch monarchy 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Lissitsa said Kyiv must negotiate with Brussels rather than with separates states, and that a long-term solution was needed that would last five years - when accession talks are expected to be taking place. Ukraine wants clear EU food import policy for next five years - producers 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The bloc's eastern members have spent months pushing officials to give Kyiv an accession timeline and to provide signals that it is making progress to joining the alliance. Ukraine in Nato: Orban casts doubt on long-term membership plan 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Sweden also is on deck to join the alliance, though disputes with member nation Turkey have held up Stockholm’s final accession. Kremlin fumes as NATO chief visits Kyiv, says Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in the alliance 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z With its accession to NATO, Finland now falls under the protection of the alliance’s Article 5, which states that an attack on one member country is an attack on all. U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Swift NATO Membership for Sweden 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z "We encourage our allies, Turkiye and Hungary, to ratify Sweden's accession as soon as possible." US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z In response to Finland’s formal acceptance, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Moscow “will be forced to take military-technical and other retaliatory measures to counter the threats to our national security arising from Finland’s accession to NATO.” Austin hopes Turkey will act on Sweden NATO bid before July 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z "There is no alternative to Ukraine's accession to NATO," he said. Kyiv calls for NATO to secure Black Sea, integrate Ukrainian defences 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for the King said he had continued his pledge to deepen his understanding of slavery's impact with "vigour and determination" since his accession. King Charles supports study into royal family slavery links 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Western officials and diplomats, meanwhile, have downplayed the threat of significant Russian retaliation for NATO’s expansion this week, noting that Moscow has seen Finland’s accession coming for months. Wall Street Journal reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia, Blinken says 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Sweden's accession has been held up by Turkey and Hungary who have yet to ratify Sweden as a member. US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “Finland’s accession is a clear message that the time to revise all strategies and old perceptions has come,” he said. Finland joins NATO, doubling alliance’s land border with Russia 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z President Biden called Finland’s accession “the fastest ratification process in NATO’s modern history.” Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Sweden has also been trying to join the alliance, but Turkey and Hungary have so far blocked the country’s accession. Your Wednesday Briefing: Trump Charged With 34 Felonies 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The assistance package for Ukraine was announced following Finland’s formal accession into NATO. Defense Department sends Ukraine additional $500 million in ammo 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Finland’s accession “removes the room for miscalculation in Moscow about NATO’s readiness to protect Finland”, he said. Biden welcomes Finland into NATO, presses allies to ratify Sweden’s bid 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z An opposition win - a real possibility - would boost Sweden's chances of a quick accession. Explainer: After Finland joins NATO, why is Turkey making Sweden wait? 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Protocol also dictated an exchange of letters and the placing of Finland’s accession documents with the U.S. Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Finland’s membership becomes official when its own foreign minister hands over documents completing its accession process to Blinken. Finland set to join NATO, dealing major blow to Russia 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Neighboring Sweden also applied, but its accession process may take a few months longer. Finland set to join NATO, in blow to Putin 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Finland's accession is a setback for Russia's Vladimir Putin, who repeatedly complained of Nato's expansion ahead of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Nato gathers to welcome Finland as 31st member 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Unlike Turkey, Hungary does not have a list of demands, but says grievances need to be addressed before it can ratify Sweden's accession to NATO. Explainer: After Finland joins NATO, why is Turkey making Sweden wait? 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z “With receipt of this instrument of accession, we can now declare that Finland is the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty,” Mr. Blinken said. Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z After both those countries approved Finland's application last week, the final formal step on Helsinki's journey will come when Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto hands his nation's accession document to U.S. government officials in Brussels. Finland set to join NATO in historic shift while Sweden waits 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z That process is now almost complete, with Helsinki expected to join within days after all the Western defence alliance's 30 members approved the accession. Finland's Marin faces tough re-election bid in national election 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Helsinki's road to accession has lasted under a year, and Tuesday's ceremony coincides with the 74th anniversary of Nato's founding in 1949. Nato gathers to welcome Finland as 31st member 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z All 276 lawmakers present voted in favor of Finland’s bid, days after Hungary’s parliament also endorsed Helsinki’s accession. Turkey’s parliament ratifies Finland’s membership in NATO 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z He also urged Turkey and Hungary “to ratify the accession protocols for Sweden without delay, so we can welcome Sweden into the alliance as soon as possible.” Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z After "deposition of the ratification" by all allies, new members must also deposit their "instrument of accession" at the U.S. Finland and Sweden's path to NATO membership explained 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Hungary’s parliament also has yet to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO, and it remains unclear when it will do so. Finland’s NATO membership: What’s next? 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Its eventual accession would remake European security, doubling NATO’s land border with Russia and bringing the full force of the alliance to Europe’s far north. Turkey approves Finland’s NATO bid, clearing path for it to join alliance 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z With the vote in the Turkish Parliament, only a bit of paperwork remains for Finland, including an exchange of letters and the placing of Finland’s accession documents, already complete, with the State Department in Washington. Finland Clears Last Hurdle to Joining NATO 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z As a final step, Finland will deliver its "instrument of accession", a document signed by its foreign minister, with the U.S. government, the Finnish government said. Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The Turkish vote removes the last major hurdle to Helsinki's accession. Finland and Sweden's path to NATO membership explained 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “NATO accession shouldn’t be a question of personal feelings and blackmailing.” Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “I welcome the vote of the Grand National Assembly of #Türkiye to complete the ratification of #Finland’s accession. This will make the whole #NATO family stronger & safer,” Stoltenberg tweeted. Turkey approves Finland’s NATO bid, clearing path for it to join alliance 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Finland plans to continue pushing for rapid accession for Sweden, with which it has close military and security ties, but the Swedes have said that they accept the Finns’ decision to join alone. Finland Clears Last Hurdle to Joining NATO 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z When Finland's instrument of accession document reaches the U.S. Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Disputes with neighbors have held up accession talks. Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z After delays of several months, the Hungarian parliament is finally expected to approve Finland’s accession on March 27. President seals Finland’s NATO bid by signing required laws 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z All six Western Balkan states - Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - are at different stages of the EU accession process as they recover from the wars of the 1990s. Germany promises to help get North Macedonia 'out of the rain' 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Sweden’s accession, however, has stalled due to opposition from Turkey, and Erdogan said last week his country wouldn’t ratify it before disputes between Ankara and Stockholm are solved. President seals Finland’s NATO bid by signing required laws 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The U.S. welcomed Erdogan's announcement, encouraging Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden's accession. Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Biden says Putin war crime charges justified 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Assuming the parliament ratifies Finland's accession beforehand, the government in Helsinki still has to secure the support of Hungary. Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Sweden’s accession, however, has stalled due to opposition from Turkey, and Erdogan said last week his country wouldn’t ratify membership before disputes between Ankara and Stockholm are solved. President seals Finland’s NATO bid by signing required laws 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Commenting on Turkey’s willingness to consider ratifying Sweden’s accession to NATO, Erdogan said it would “depend on the solid steps Sweden will take.” Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s NATO bid 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z "I urge all political forces to put EU accession above all interests and to support this movement unconditionally." No risk of war in Moldova while Ukraine holds out - President Sandu 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z In June last year Turkey, Sweden and Finland signed an agreement designed to smooth the path for the Nordic accession. Finland’s president in Turkey for talks on NATO bid 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z "We are looking favourably at Finland's accession. It would not be wrong to say that accession talks will be held at different times than Sweden," one Turkish senior official said. Turkey plans to ratify Finland's NATO bid ahead of May polls -sources 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z They all signed the accession protocols for Finland and Sweden last year, and 28 of them have ratified the texts for both countries. Swedish leader: Finland likely to join NATO before Sweden 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The parliamentary head of Orban’s Fidesz party said Friday that a vote on Finnish accession would be held on March 27. Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s NATO bid 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Ankara has been clear it has greater objections to Sweden's accession than Finland's, and Kristersson said Turkey's position in that regard still remained, meaning the two Nordic countries might not join together as they prefer. Likelihood Finland joins NATO before Sweden has increased, Swedish PM says 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The EU accession talks, which had made slow progress, are frozen amid the democratic backtracking. Key dates in Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year rule of Turkey 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z All 30 allies signed Finland’s and Sweden’s accession protocols. NATO chief in new drive to bring Finland, Sweden in 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z While promising to "work to complete the accession process" for the full membership in the European Union, the alliance has vowed to review Turkey's refugee deal of 2016 with the EU. Factbox: Turkey's anti-Erdogan bloc vows to reverse his legacy 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z European officials say quietly that there is no real way around the current, demanding process of accession, which normally takes many years. The E.U. Offered to Embrace Ukraine, but Now What? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z He urged Turkey and Hungary to ratify the Nordic countries’ accession. Finland’s Parliament gives final approval for NATO bid 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Turkey and Hungary are the only alliance members that haven’t formally endorsed Sweden and Finland’s accession. NATO chief: membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’ 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Hungary’s parliament might also endorse their accession late this month. NATO chief in new drive to bring Finland, Sweden in 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Approval of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's treaties and Finland's accession passed with 184 members of the 200-seat parliament voting in favour, seven against and one abstaining. Finnish parliament passes NATO bill with large majority 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Last month, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said that while Serbia had made progress in EU accession negotiations, Brussels required more. West gains advantage as it vies with Russia for influence in Serbia 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z "My position is clear-cut: in the present situation, the accession of Sweden and Finland is justified. I trust the National Assembly will make a wise decision as soon as possible." Hungary's president urges lawmakers to ratify Finland, Sweden NATO entry 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Finland’s Marin hinted that slowing down the accession process for the two countries risked eroding NATO’s credibility and its open door policy for new members. NATO chief: membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’ 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Mr Zelensky has pushed for fast-track accession, but it is unclear whether full membership is something the alliance members will seriously consider even after the war is over, despite pledges of support. Nato boss Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine to join bloc in 'long-term' 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z “Let’s hope that the delay will not be long, and that accession will be possible a year later,” he told Bulgarian National Television. EU dampens Bulgaria’s hopes of joining eurozone before 2025 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Once the parliaments of NATO’s 30 member states have ratified the application, Finland would become a member, even if Sweden’s accession was delayed. Finland and Sweden are heading into NATO 'hand-in-hand', Finnish president says 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z In a statement issued in Warsaw, Poland after her visit to Ukraine, Georgieva lauded the Ukrainian authorities for their "impressive economic management" and their vision to move to transformational recovery and EU accession. IMF head says new lending to Ukraine could be 'sizeable' 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Congress has objected to, unless at least Ankara gives the greenlight for the Nordic accession process. Blinken to talk aid, Nordic NATO bid in visit to quake-hit Turkey 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z They also asked for broadened sanctions against Moscow and demanded that accession talks for Ukraine’s EU membership start this year. Lawmakers ask EU countries to pressure IOC for Russia’s ban 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z William became the heir apparent, and the Prince of Wales, after the death of his grandmother and the accession of his father Charles to the throne. William and Kate in joint visit to Cornwall 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z A high-profile visit to EU headquarters can only add to the goodwill to help his country on to the road of accession talks. Zelenskyy wraps up European tour with visit to EU summit 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z "We are absolutely sure the decision to start accession negotiations can be taken this year," said the official. Zelenskiy to press EU leaders for more arms, membership talks 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Ankara is blocking the accession of Sweden and Finland, which abandoned decades of official neutrality and asked to join the alliance after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. Opinion | Turkey desperately needs our help. Let’s give it quickly and selflessly. 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z A former Christian Democratic Movement member of Slovakia’s parliament and a state secretary in the country’s ministry of foreign affairs, Mr. Figel’ led the country’s accession negotiations with the European Union until 2003. Rights advocate Figel’ says ‘human dignity’ at root of freedoms 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z During the past several weeks, U.S. and EU envoys have visited Pristina and Belgrade to encourage them to accept a new proposal for the two countries to normalize relations and boost their EU accession bids. Kosovo PM calls on West not to put pressure over Serb entity 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The two Balkan states have had tense relations since 2020, when European Union member Bulgaria blocked the start of accession talks with North Macedonia over disputes relating to history and language. Police tighten security as North Macedonia, Bulgaria honour national hero 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z "Ukraine can't be given some sort of special status over and above, say, the countries of the Western Balkans who are in the accession process and going through all the hoops," said an EU diplomat. Zelenskiy to press EU leaders for more arms, membership talks 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z But, she added: “The accession process is a merit-based process. In other words, there are no rigid timelines. But there are goals that you have to reach.” E.U. Vows More Help for Ukraine but Tamps Down Membership Talk 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The EU's eastward expansion also faces resistance from some EU states including France and is opposed by Moscow, which portrays the former Soviet republic's accession to Western institutions as a threat to Russia's security. EU set to promise Ukraine support but not quick accession 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z E.U. officials “have created expectations, especially when it comes to accession, that are not in reach, to be honest,” said an E.U. diplomat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to be candid. In visit to wartime Kyiv, E.U. sells ‘European dream’ that remains distant 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The action would “send a strong signal to push on with early E.U. accession.” In High-Profile Raids, Zelensky Showcases Will to Tackle Corruption 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Vucic said it is of “vital interest” for Serbia to continue with the accession process into the EU, but reiterated that the country wouldn’t join NATO. Serbia could become ‘pariah’ over Kosovo, president warns 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z But he noted that “the EU accession path is a marathon, not a sprint” and that the EU’s 27 member countries must agree unanimously for Ukraine to join one day. High-level Kyiv visit aims to deepen EU-Ukraine ties 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z EU officials speak of "managing expectations" on quick accession as Moscow wages war on Ukraine. EU set to promise Ukraine support but not quick accession 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Here is why - and details about EU accession: Factbox: How long will it take Ukraine to join EU? 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z All three countries are aspiring to join the European Union and are expected to do more for to protect their environment if their accession bids are to move forward. Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia do little to solve waste problem 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z During the past weeks U.S. and EU envoys have visited Pristina and Belgrade to encourage them to accept a new proposal for the two countries to normalize relations, and boost their EU accession bids. U.S. presses Kosovo on municipal body in Serb-majority areas 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z “The commission will support Ukraine throughout the whole accession process.” High-level Kyiv visit aims to deepen EU-Ukraine ties 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Kyiv applied to become an EU member shortly after Russian invasion and wants to start formal accession talks as soon as possible. EU set to promise Ukraine support but not quick accession 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z “It means working on those territories and with those people so that the people feel the benefit of the accession to Russia.” Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time. 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Analysts expect the accession process to remain stalled until at least Turkey's elections are out of the way. Explainer: Why is Turkey blocking Swedish and Finnish NATO membership? 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z But their bid has been held up, primarily by objections from Turkey, which blocked initial accession talks. Finland’s foreign minister signals country could join NATO without Sweden 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z A flurry of earlier visits by Sweden's top ministers to Turkey's capital Ankara raised hopes the trip could ease objections to Sweden's accession. Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “So you will let terror organizations run wild and then expect our support for getting into NATO. That’s not happening,” Erdogan said, referring to Sweden and Finland’s accession bids for the military alliance. Turkey’s president says no support for Sweden’s NATO bid 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “The United States urges remaining allies to quickly ratify their accession.” US says it’s time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Only Turkey and Hungary have yet to approve the deal, with Ankara linking accession to stricter counterterrorism measures. Turkish official gives June date for Nordic NATO expansion 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z While Hungary, like Turkey, has not yet ratified Finland and Sweden’s accession, Hungarian officials have said they will take that step when their legislature reconvenes in February. Biden faces objections in Congress to selling warplanes to Turkey 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for fast-track accession, but it is unclear whether full membership is something the alliance members will seriously consider even after the war is over, despite pledges of support. Ukraine defence minister: We are a de facto member of Nato alliance 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z NATO-member Turkey hasn’t yet endorsed their accession, which requires unanimous approval from all existing alliance members. Turkey summons Swedish envoy over ‘heinous’ protest action 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Turkey has demanded that Sweden in particular do more to rein in these Kurdish groups before agreeing to its accession to NATO. US says it’s time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Ukraine's parliament has already passed all the legislation sought by the EU before the start of accession talks with Kyiv, the speaker of the assembly said last month. Ukraine takes key step towards reform of judiciary 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z A tiny landlocked country of some 1.8 million people, North Macedonia started accession talks with the EU in July. US envoy starts Kosovo focused tour in Balkans 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z He could similarly lay the groundwork for his son’s eventual accession to power, Mr. Mutyaba, the analyst, said. ‘A Wild Card’: Son of Uganda’s President Jostles to Succeed His Father 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z "That is why I would also like to talk about the progress made in the accession process," she said. German minister promises weapons and EU accession help on surprise Ukraine trip 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z And what about Turkey, which has been negotiating accession to the European Union for decades? Opinion | Who’s Asian? Good question. 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Zaharova said the EU has used the accession talks to force the Balkan countries to "automatically" adopt the bloc's foreign policy and decisions on sanctions, according to the statement. Russia denounces EU for granting Bosnia candidacy status 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Turkey and Hungary are the only two to not yet have ratified Finland and Sweden’s accession. Blinken confident in Finland, Sweden accession to NATO 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z “In these dangerous times, it is even more important to finalize their accession to prevent any misunderstanding or miscalculation in Moscow.” As Finland and Sweden wait to join NATO, Turkey extracts concessions 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z But at his accession ceremony, his head was bare. Coronation crown taken from Tower to be resized for King Charles III 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z "In the next few days, the government will continue its active work with its partners to ensure its accession into the Schengen area," he said. Bulgaria presses doubters before vote on Schengen zone entry 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The ceremony will take place in Westminster Abbey, eight months after the monarch's accession and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. St Edward's Crown leaves Tower of London ahead of Coronation 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z “As their membership process continues, the United States is fully committed to Finland and Sweden’s accession.” Blinken confident in Finland, Sweden accession to NATO 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z In 2019, Greece agreed to support Macedonia’s accession following a years-long delay — but only after the latter formally moved to change its name to North Macedonia. As Finland and Sweden wait to join NATO, Turkey extracts concessions 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Pressed on why the alliance has not moved more swiftly on the matter of Ukrainian accession, Stoltenberg said that, without urgent aid, there would be no country to join the alliance. Ukraine presses NATO on membership, but alliance gives no guarantees 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Russell became the first British driver to hear “God Save the King” played for the race winner after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8 and accession of King Charles III. Russell wins his 1st F1 race in Mercedes 1-2 at Brazilian GP 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Hungary and Turkey are the only members of the alliance who have not cleared the accession. Hungary: Finland and Sweden 'can count on us' in NATO bid 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The timing of Wednesday’s season premiere is fortuitous for Netflix: Interest in the British monarchy is high after the recent death of an iconic queen and the accession of the longest heir-in-waiting. King Charles III wants to look ahead. ‘The Crown’ drags him back. 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z “It’s time to welcome Finland and Sweden as full members of NATO. Their accession will make our alliance stronger and our people safer,” Stoltenberg said. NATO chief urges Turkey to endorse Finland, Sweden accession 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have suggested that the two countries’ accession processes might be completed by early next year. Ukraine presses NATO on membership, but alliance gives no guarantees 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z "In these dangerous times it is even more important to finalise their accession, to prevent any misunderstanding or miscalculation in Moscow." Time to finalise Sweden's and Finland's entry to NATO, Stoltenberg says 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Serbia, an accession candidate since 2012, decided in September to hold regular foreign policy consultations on bilateral and multilateral activities with Russia. Germany tells Serbia: you have to choose between EU and Russia 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z She said it had been "a huge honour" to be prime minister, especially to lead the nation in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II and welcoming the accession of King Charles. Rishi Sunak's first day as prime minister in pictures 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z “In these dangerous times, it’s even more important to finalize their accession, to prevent any misunderstanding or miscalculation in Moscow.” NATO chief urges Turkey to endorse Finland, Sweden accession 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z "Among other things, countering terrorism will be a priority for Sweden before and after our accession to NATO," he said. Turkey's Erdogan to meet Swedish PM Kristersson to discuss extraditions, NATO bid 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “By setting up this market, you are taking an important step forward in the EU accession process,” Baerbock said ahead of a meeting of Western Balkans and EU officials in Berlin. Western Balkans to agree free movement in step toward EU membership 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “Together with Finland, Sweden will complete the accession to NATO,” Kristersson said. New Swedish PM presents 3-party government 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z On the practical side, it remains unclear how Scotland would move through the accession process, with Ms Sturgeon promising a future paper focusing specifically on this. What's the plan for an independent Scotland? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Foreign firms, which rushed into China following its accession into the World Trade Organization in 2001, are stonewalled by regulators and pilloried by nationalist protests. In Xi’s China, the State Takes Economic Priority 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The war prompted Norway’s neighbors Finland and Sweden to seek accession to the Western military alliance. Russian man arrested for flying drone over Norwegian airport 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z A set of uranium glassware was created for the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Uranium glass collectibles glow. But don’t worry, they’re not toxic. 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The ceremony, a solemn and religious event which will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, usually comes several months after the accession of the new monarch. Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The ceremony traditionally takes place some months after the monarch’s accession to the throne, providing time to mourn his predecessor and organize the event. King Charles III to be crowned May 6 next year, palace says 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z And in a decade, she dreams of it more than doubling from pre-war levels to reach $500 billion, helped by foreign investments and European Union accession. Ukraine seeks to rebuild economy with defiant small businesses 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The sale of the work, or its accession into a respected public or private collection, only affirms the triumph of overcoming another artist’s genius. Perspective | So Vermeer didn’t paint ‘Girl With a Flute.’ Why think less of it? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Before his accession to the throne last month, the King - then the Prince of Wales - had indicated he would attend the annual conference. King Charles should attend climate summit, COP26 president says 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The lower house had quickly rubber-stamped the accession pacts after last week’s Kremlin-orchestrated annexation “referendums” that Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed as illegal and fraudulent. Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z In a pointed jab at the Kremlin leader, Zelensky announced on Friday that Ukraine was formally applying for “accelerated accession” into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Putin illegally claims annexation of Ukrainian regions, escalating war 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z President Vladimir Putin signed "accession treaties" with the regions' Moscow-installed leaders at a ceremony in the Kremlin's opulent St George's Hall on Friday. Ukraine war: Russia completes land-grab as Kyiv's territory annexed 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z After signing the accession treaties with the Moscow-backed leaders of the four regions, Putin linked hands with them in a show of unity. With pomp, bluster and ceremony, Putin defies West in speech 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “We are taking our decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to NATO,” Mr. Zelensky said in a statement posted on the presidential website. Ukraine submits an application to join NATO, with big hurdles ahead. 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z "We are taking our decisive step by signing Ukraine's application for accelerated accession to NATO," Zelenskiy said in a video on Telegram. Ukraine announces fast-track NATO membership bid, rules out Putin talks 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z On that day, he signed a treaty of accession with the Ukrainian peninsula’s Russian-installed leaders, delivered a defiant speech at the Kremlin and then rallied Russians at an evening concert in Red Square. With annexation plans, Putin escalates a battle of wills with the West. 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z "We are taking our decisive step by signing Ukraine's application for accelerated accession to Nato," Mr Zelensky said, speaking from the centre of Kyiv. Ukraine war: Russia completes land-grab as Kyiv's territory annexed 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z He called on Ukraine to halt its counteroffensive — which has recaptured some territory in the northeast — and sit down for talks, but bluntly warned that the accession of the four regions into Russia is non-negotiable. With pomp, bluster and ceremony, Putin defies West in speech 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin will formally move Friday to seize four Ukrainian regions by signing what the Kremlin is calling “accession treaties,” in defiance of international law and widespread condemnation from world leaders. Violating international law, Putin to sign annexation of Ukrainian regions 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In Canada, the King's accession comes amid a national conversation about reconciliation with indigenous peoples. King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z On that day, he signed a treaty of accession with the Ukrainian peninsula’s Russian-installed leaders, delivered a defiant speech at the Kremlin, and then rallied Russians at an evening concert in Red Square. With Annexation Plans, Putin Escalates Battle of Wills With the West 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin would then sign the law on accession and claim the new territory. What to Know About Russia’s Annexation of Four Ukrainian Provinces 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “Russia is mounting a more substantive defense than previously, likely because the Ukrainian advance now threatens parts of Luhansk … as voting in the referendum on accession to the Russian Federation closes.” Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z NATO's 30 members have been ratifying their entry since accession protocols were signed in July. Slovak parliament approves NATO membership for Finland, Sweden 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z What does the accession of a new King of Canada mean for that process? King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the accession of occupied regions of Ukraine to the Russian Federation during his address to parliament on Sept. 30, the British Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. Blasts occurred near Nord Stream gas leaks, seismologist tells SVT 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the accession of occupied regions of Ukraine to the Russian Federation during his address to parliament on Sept. 30, the British Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. First partial vote results show over 96% in occupied Ukraine areas favour joining Russia -RIA 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the accession of occupied regions of Ukraine to the Russian Federation during his address to parliament on Sept. 30, the British Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. Seismograph spiked twice on day of Baltic pipeline leaks - Germany's GFZ 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the accession of occupied regions of Ukraine to the Russian Federation during his address to parliament on Sept. 30, the British Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. Turkey summons German envoy after politician likens Erdogan to 'sewer rat' 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z But some are hopeful that the new King's accession will be the beginning of a more positive relationship between the Crown and Canada's indigenous peoples. King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “Russia’s leaders certainly hope that any accession announcement will be seen as a vindication of the ‘special military operation’ and will consolidate patriotic support for the conflict,” British military intelligence officials tweeted Tuesday morning. Putin expected to address Russia’s parliament on Friday 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z “Russia’s leaders almost certainly hope that any accession announcement will be seen as a vindication of the ‘special military operation’ and will consolidate patriotic support for the conflict,” the British said. Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z "Russia's leaders almost certainly hope that any accession announcement will be seen as a vindication of the special military operation and will consolidate patriotic support for the conflict", it said. Putin likely to announce accession of occupied regions of Ukraine on Sept. 30, UK says 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Voters there are being asked whether they "support their republic's accession to Russia as a federal subject". Ukraine war: The referendums shunned by Kyiv and the West 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Serbia had declared EU accession a strategic priority, which implied "alignment with European policies, including on foreign policy issues," he added. EU has "serious questions" as Serbia enters regular consultations with Russia 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The Met revealed the details on Friday - but the interviews had taken place last week, before the death of the Queen and the accession of King Charles to the throne. Police interviews in King Charles charity honours probe 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Each chamber of Australia’s parliament — the Senate and the House — was spending Friday passing condolence motions for the late monarch as well as congratulating King Charles III on his accession to the throne. Australian lawmakers pay tribute to queen, discuss republic 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z While Støre’s party supports accession, the prospect has long been unpalatable to the Norwegian populace. Norway’s prime minister on Ukraine: ‘The war has to stop’ 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Truss said she was more focused on obtaining accession to the Trans-Pacific trade partnership and striking trade deals with India and the Gulf Cooperation Council of states including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Britain’s Truss doesn’t expect UK-US trade deal anytime soon 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Police have already drawn criticism for arresting several people who staged peaceful protests during events related to the queen’s death and the accession of King Charles III. Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z On the anniversary of her accession to the throne in February, the queen moved to end the long-running controversy over the status of Charles’ wife. Queen paved the way for transition to Charles in final years 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z For some, the accession of King Charles III — as well as the abrupt appointment of his son William to his former role of Prince of Wales — is more problematic. A Welsh Village Embraces Its Bond With the Queen 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Camilla has joined King Charles III at a variety of public events to mark the late Queen's death and his accession to the throne. Camilla: I will always remember Queen's smile 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The king’s accession to the throne was proclaimed in Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sept. 10. What Does Queen Elizabeth’s Death Mean for Canada? 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The letter expresses the Queen Elizabeth II's "grateful thanks" for Charlie's "kind message on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of my accession to the throne". Queen Elizabeth II: Boy, 7, receives posthumous letter from monarch 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z For some, the accession of the less popular King Charles III — extending the reign of the House of Windsor — has sparked discussions of colonial history and what independence truly means. An Aussie republic? In queen’s namesake town, they won’t drink to that. 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Wales has a particular significance for the new king, who for five decades preceding last week's accession had the title Prince of Wales - longer than anyone previously. King Charles and siblings to hold vigil by late queen's coffin 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The lower house approved the accession with 290 votes in favour, 11 votes against and 47 abstentions. Spain's parliament backs NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Overwhelmingly, though, Canadians are indifferent to the institution and to the accession of King Charles, according to a recent poll. What Does Queen Elizabeth’s Death Mean for Canada? 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The queen always signaled her support for Charles’s accession, most recently when she issued a public statement saying that it was her wish that Camilla, his wife, be known as “queen consort.” Why the crown won’t skip to Prince William. Even if some people want it to. 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “On the one hand, the death of the monarch and the automatic accession of a new king without any action being taken at all in Australia is a little confronting,” she said. An Aussie republic? In queen’s namesake town, they won’t drink to that. 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z In a statement, Clarence House said that following Charles’ accession, operations of his and Camilla’s household “have ceased” and “as required by law, a consultation process has begun.” Leaky pen and staff job cuts: King Charles under scrutiny 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Ukraine has officially been a candidate for accession to the EU since June. Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Some staff at Clarence House have been warned their jobs are at risk following King Charles III's accession to the throne. Clarence House staff told jobs are at risk 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z That made him the first head of state to meet the king since his accession to the throne. In Northern Ireland, Mourning, Yes, but Symbolism, Too 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Does Charles's accession to the throne affect the constitutional debate in Scotland? The monarchy's delicate Scottish balancing act 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z He and Camilla flew from Scotland to London for his accession ceremony and a visit to Parliament to address legislators, before flying back to Scotland where he walked behind the queen’s coffin. Leaky pen and staff job cuts: King Charles under scrutiny 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z She also met King Charles on Friday for a one-on-one meeting, then on Saturday with her cabinet team of top ministers as well as attending the accession council that day. Seeking right tone, new UK PM Truss had to quickly change gear for queen 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Before his accession, Charles held a string of titles in Scotland: Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Tributes to ‘Queen of Scots’ as Elizabeth II lies at rest in Edinburgh 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z On the same day, Symon Hill, 45, was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after shouting "Who elected him?" during another accession proclamation in Oxford. Arrests of anti-monarchists prompt free-speech concerns 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z A woman holding a profane anti-monarchy placard was arrested during the formal declaration of King Charles III’s accession to the throne on Sunday. Anti-monarchy demonstrator arrested at King Charles III’s declaration in Scotland 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to King Charles on his accession to the British throne, official news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday. King Charles promises to follow example set by his mother, Queen Elizabeth 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Normal business then tentatively resumed on Saturday, when Republic criticized King Charles III’s formal accession to the throne as undemocratic, while still expressing “every sympathy for King Charles” as he mourned his mother. Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Some have noted with discomfort that regular news coverage and television programming has been eclipsed by wall-to-wall updates on the accession of King Charles. Queen’s coffin begins final journey with normal British life on hold 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z King Charles III accession to the throne was formally confirmed on Saturday at St James's Palace. Commonwealth proclamations for King Charles III 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z And his accession to the throne makes Gordonstoun the first senior school to educate a British monarch. Gordonstoun: The Scottish school that educated a king 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z One of the U.K.’s tiniest and most remote outposts — Pitcairn Island, a volcanic outcropping in the middle of the Pacific Ocean — marked the new monarch’s accession with a ceremony Sunday. Week of public mourning for Queen Elizabeth II begins in Edinburgh 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z One protester disrupted a proclamation on Sunday in Oxford about the king’s accession, leading to his arrest, while another was arrested in Edinburgh in a separate incident. Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Pitcairn Island, one of King Charles III’s tiniest and most remote outposts, is marking the new monarch’s accession with a ceremony Sunday. King Charles III noted in ceremony on Pitcairn Island, where Bounty mutineers found sanctuary 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z These nations held accession ceremonies over the weekend proclaiming Prince Charles the new king. With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z It came a day after a pomp-filled accession ceremony in England for that king that was steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Sunday’s solemn drive through Scotland comes a day after the queen’s eldest son was formally proclaimed the new monarch — King Charles III — at a pomp-filled accession ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin leaves her beloved Balmoral 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z But even if Charles’s accession offers a chance for republicans to construct a different narrative about monarchy, commentators and campaigners say that any success will be slow. Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z But like the accession ceremony in London on Saturday, the proclamation in Australia was a constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Live updates: Queen’s coffin set to leave Scottish estate 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Flags will be flown at full-staff across the nation for the 24 hours following the accession ceremony, before returning to half-staff as the United Kingdom continues its 10 days of national mourning. Charles formally proclaimed king as princes William and Harry reunite 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z King Charles' accession to the throne was formally confirmed at St James' Palace in London on Saturday. King Charles III: Cardiff events to mark proclamation of the King 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z But like the ceremony in the United Kingdom hours earlier, the accession ceremony Saturday in Canada is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Live: Live updates: British sports resume, tributes to late Queen 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Instead, Charles’s accession offers the chance for a slight shift in discourse. Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Like the accession ceremony in London on Saturday, the proclamation in New Zealand was a constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Live updates: Queen’s coffin set to leave Scottish estate 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z But like the ceremony in the United Kingdom hours earlier, the accession ceremony in Canada is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. King Charles proclaimed Canada’s new head of state. 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z But the accession ceremony was a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country, a relic of a time before mass communications. Charles III proclaimed king at tradition-steeped ceremony 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Charles approved the decision during his formal accession ceremony on Saturday. Live: Live updates: British sports resume, tributes to late Queen 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z And for years, campaigners have known that the accession of King Charles — more awkward and opinionated than his mother, and less popular — would represent their best chance of garnering support for their cause. Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z A look at the centuries-old traditions and rules surrounding the accession of a new British monarch: EXPLAINER: The formal rules around Charles’s accession 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the ceremony where the Chief Herald of Canada read the proclamation on the accession of the new sovereign. King Charles proclaimed Canada’s new head of state. 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z This is the first time the accession ceremony has been held since 1952, when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne. Charles III proclaimed king at tradition-steeped ceremony 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Charles automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but Saturday’s accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Live updates: Charles formally proclaimed King 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Charles automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. Charles to be officially proclaimed king at royal ceremony 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z But the accession ceremony for King Charles III was delayed because the queen’s death wasn’t announced until early evening on Thursday, and there was not enough time to set the plans in motion for Friday. EXPLAINER: The formal rules around Charles’s accession 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Elizabeth was just 25 and on a visit to Kenya with her husband Philip when she learned of her father King George VI's death and her accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Mixed feelings among some in Africa for Queen Elizabeth 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Now, with her death and the accession of her less popular son Charles, republicans believe that the end of the 1,000-year-old institution could be a step closer. With Queen Elizabeth's death, republicans sense their chance 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z It hosts officials and some royals for accession proceedings for King Charles. Operation London Bridge: The plan for after Queen Elizabeth’s death 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z He will later make the accession declaration oath, a vow to maintain the established Protestant line of succession, usually made at the next state opening of Parliament. Planning for the End of Elizabeth’s Reign Began at the Beginning 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953 — some 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died. EXPLAINER: The formal rules around Charles’s accession 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Here is an explanation of the protocol surrounding the accession of a new monarch. Factbox: The process by which Charles's accession to the throne is formalised 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The sovereign's coronation, in effect just a formal ratification procedure, follows the accession after an interval of mourning. Explainer: Britain's rules of succession for a new sovereign 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The council formally declares the death of the monarch and the accession of the successor to the throne, according to the Privy Council, a formal advisory body to the monarch. Operation London Bridge: The plan for after Queen Elizabeth’s death 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z She famously described as an “annus horribilis” the 40th anniversary of her accession in 1992 after three of her four children’s marriages failed and there was a fire at her Windsor Castle residence. Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The symbolic high point of the accession will be the coronation, when Charles is formally crowned. Charles is the new King 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 — 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died. Formal steps after instant shift from UK queen to king 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The following is an explanation of the rules of the British court regarding the accession of a new sovereign and a description of the powers and responsibilities of the monarch. Explainer: Britain's rules of succession for a new sovereign 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The proclamation marking the accession of the monarch is later read from the balcony above Friary Court at St. James’s Palace, accompanied by gun salutes. Operation London Bridge: The plan for after Queen Elizabeth’s death 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z On Feb. 8, her accession was made official at a solemn but colorful ceremony in St. James’ Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth has died. She reigned longer than any British monarch since her great-great-grandmother 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Because of the preparation needed, the coronation is not likely to happen very soon after Charles's accession - Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in February 1952, but was not crowned until June 1953. Charles is the new King 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Funding should be phased with the progress of the war and any eventual peace, moving from relief and reconstruction to modernization and eventual accession to the European Union. How Will Ukraine Rebuild (and Who Should Pay)? 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z "European Union accession is a merit-based process, there are no short-cuts and no magic involved, it's not a matter of political declarations," Borrell said, calling Georgia one of the EU's closest friends and partners. EU says Georgia must ramp up reforms before becoming membership candidate 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z After the proclamation announcing Charles’s accession is read, for the first time since 1952, the national anthem will be played with the words “God Save the King.” Operation London Bridge: The plan for after Queen Elizabeth’s death 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z She met every American president since her accession, with the exception of Lyndon B. Johnson, and seemed particularly taken with the Obamas. Queen Elizabeth has died. She reigned longer than any British monarch since her great-great-grandmother 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The 48 year old pledged to unite the Zulu nation after his accession was contested. In Pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z Russian officials have previously said that occupied areas of Ukraine will never return to Kyiv's control, and that referendums on their accession to Russia may be held in the autumn. Former Russian mayor appointed head of Russian-occupied Kharkiv -TASS citing local administration 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden delivers remarks and signs documents endorsing Finland's and Sweden's accession to NATO, in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, U.S., Biden says inflation may be easing but people are 'still hurting' 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Turkey initially opposed Finland and Sweden’s accession over the two countries’ approach toward the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, a group that Ankara considers to be a terrorist group. Biden OKs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Putin 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed documents endorsing Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the military alliance since the 1990s as it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Biden signs documents of U.S. support for Sweden, Finland to join NATO 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z President Biden cheered the Senate for the speed with which it ratified the accession protocols, adding that Finland’s and Sweden’s membership “will further strengthen NATO’s collective security and deepen the transatlantic partnership.” Senate votes to approve NATO membership for Sweden and Finland 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Late Wednesday, the Senate did exactly that, as most Republicans joined Democrats in ratifying the accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance, an overwhelming 95-1 vote. On NATO, McConnell nudges GOP away from Trump-era approach 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z All 30 current members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must ratify the accession of the two countries. Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, called Sweden and Finland’s accession into the alliance a “slam dunk” for national security. Senate approves NATO expansion to Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Putin 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Ratification could take up to a year, although the accession has already been approved by a few countries including Canada, Germany and Italy. Biden signs documents of U.S. support for Sweden, Finland to join NATO 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it faces the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Two-thirds majority of U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden's joining NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z All 30 current members of the alliance must ratify the accession of the two countries. The U.S. Senate is poised to vote to accept Sweden and Finland into NATO. 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The House last month, in a display of solidarity, passed a nonbinding resolution supporting Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, in a 394 to 18 vote. Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Senate was due to vote on Wednesday on Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it faces the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Senate expected to approve Finland and Sweden joining NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Senate will hold votes on Wednesday on approving Finland's and Sweden's accession into NATO, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday. U.S. Senate to vote Wednesday on Finland, Sweden NATO accession 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z As voting continued, the tally was 74 to 1, easily surpassing the two-thirds majority of 67 votes required to support ratification of the two countries' accession documents. Two-thirds majority of U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden's joining NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The Balkan nations are all in different stages of the EU accession process. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z It comes just weeks after Nato signed an accession protocol with Finland to join the military alliance, beginning the process for membership. UK troops in Finland exercise amid Russia threats 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The 100-member Senate was expected to easily surpass the two-thirds majority of 67 votes required to support ratification of the two countries' accession documents. U.S. Senate expected to approve Finland and Sweden joining NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The pilot program will provide focused academic and fitness instruction to help recruits meet the service’s desired accession standards for body fat composition and academic test performance. Army tests prep course for recruits who don’t meet fitness, academic standards 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday backed Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, paving the way for the full Senate to approve the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s. U.S. Senate committee backs accession of Finland, Sweden to NATO 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Bulgaria had held up progress on North Macedonia’s accession talks, accusing that government of disrespecting shared cultural, linguistic and historic ties. Spain’s PM offers support for North Macedonia’s EU candidacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Andrew Marr repeated the point: "I thought accession was something that each country could veto if it wanted to." Penny Mordaunt's false Brexit claim about Turkey 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z The accession needs to be ratified by the parliaments of all 30 North Atlantic Treaty Organization members before Finland and Sweden can be protected by the defense clause. U.S. Senate expected to approve Finland and Sweden joining NATO 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z The recruits in the prep course will be tested every three weeks to determine if they meet the Army’s desired accession standards and are able to ship out to basic training, officials said. Army tests prep course for recruits who don’t meet fitness, academic standards 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The country received the green light to begin accession talks in 2020, but no date for the start of the negotiations has been set. Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z A member of the civil-military administration in occupied Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine said on Thursday an accession vote would be staged in early autumn. Moscow proxies in southern Ukraine aim for September vote on joining Russia 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z In 2016, Turkey was not considered close to being in a position for accession. Penny Mordaunt's false Brexit claim about Turkey 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z "Nonetheless it does offer a potential partial solution on enforcement and would certainly be better than no solution at all. We encourage the UK Government to expedite its own deliberations on accession," it said. EU backs global law pact which could partly plug UK legal gap 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z “It is unbelievable that a small nation was asked to give up its language, history and constitution-making powers to external powers in order to start the EU accession process,” she said. EXPLAINER: North Macedonia: А thorny road to the EU 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The move by lawmakers came just two days after NATO’s 30 members signed formal accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance - an outcome that has angered Russia. Finland to boost security at Russia border with amended law 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The move by lawmakers came just two days after NATO’s 30 members signed formal accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance — an outcome that has angered Russia. Finland to boost security at Russia border with amended law 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Prior to 2016, it even looked like other EU countries - including France - might veto Turkish accession. Penny Mordaunt's false Brexit claim about Turkey 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z It would also provide for regular reviews on how the bilateral dispute is being addressed, which could potentially hamper North Macedonia’s future accession course. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Moreover, Mr. Nauseda has sounded the clarion for the quick accession of Sweden and Finland into the alliance. Opinion | What the West must do to help Ukraine win 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z But it was unclear what concrete concessions, if any, Turkey received in exchange for allowing Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to move forward. Biden and NATO send Russia a defiant message 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Their accession would be a setback for President Vladimir Putin of Russia, who has described the alliance’s growing security footprint near Russian territory as one reason for his invasion of Ukraine in February. More muscular NATO emerges, even as Russia holds upper hand in Ukraine 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “We welcome a clear-eyed stance on Russia, as well as accession for Finland and Sweden. An equally strong and active position on Ukraine will help to protect the Euro-Atlantic security and stability.” Kyiv welcomes NATO's 'clear-eyed stance' on Russia 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z As an EU member, Bulgaria has the power to block its neighbor’s accession bid. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Turkey, the last remaining holdout to approve the Nordic countries’ accession into NATO, reached an agreement on the eve of the summit late Tuesday to support adding them to the 30-nation alliance. US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The gathering has already seen a breakthrough agreement between Turkey and Finland and Sweden for the Nordic countries to begin their accession process. Live updates | NATO chief: alliance in ‘biggest challenge’ 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “We welcome a cleareyed stance on Russia, as well as accession for Finland and Sweden,” he wrote. More muscular NATO emerges, even as Russia holds upper hand in Ukraine 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Stoltenberg said he expected allies to sign the Nordic countries’ accession protocols “immediately” after the summit. Finland, Sweden closer to joining NATO with Turkey deal 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Michel said that if North Macedonia accepts the proposal, then the path for the country to start EU accession talks could open within days. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Since they applied last month, Turkey had blocked accession talks over what Ankara said was the two countries’ support for Kurdish militant groups. Turkey drops opposition to Finland and Sweden joining NATO 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Their accession, once it is complete, will bring the number of Nato countries bordering the Baltic Sea to eight - effectively turning it into a Nato lake. Ukraine round-up: Nato breakthrough and shocking CCTV of mall blast 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Their accession, once it is complete, will bring the number of Nato countries bordering the Baltic Sea to seven, effectively turning it into a Nato lake. Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday declared the EU's move to accept Ukraine as a candidate for accession as a victory and promised not to rest until Russia's defeat and full membership had been secured. French unions call for national rail strikes on July 6 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The country received a green light in 2020 to begin accession talks, but no date for the start of the negotiations has been set. EU urges N Macedonia to back proposed deal with Bulgaria 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday declared the EU's move to accept Ukraine as a candidate for accession as a victory and promised not to rest until Russia's defeat and full membership had been secured. Danish lawmakers agree cash handout to elderly to offset inflation 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday declared the EU's move to accept Ukraine as a candidate for accession as a victory and promised not to rest until Russia's defeat and full membership had been secured. Ukraine loses key district south of Lysychansk to Russian forces -official 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Making Ukraine a candidate for European Union membership will have no immediate effect on the fight, and merely starts an uncertain process toward accession. First Step Toward Ukraine Joining E.U. Signals Solidarity Amid War 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z For Ukraine, the start of accession discussions will depend on how the war-torn country will be able to meet essential political and economic conditions. European Union leaders set to grant Ukraine candidate status 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Several EU states have agreed to back Ukraine's candidacy, provided conditions are attached before accession negotiations can begin, including judicial and anti-corruption reforms. EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z EU member Bulgaria in 2020 blocked the start of accession talks with North Macedonia over a dispute relating to history and language. Balkans losing hope of progress on EU membership 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z However, its accession talks were halted over concerns about the country's human rights record. Ukraine: Could it join the EU, and how might Russia react? 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The EU will consider whether Ukraine should be given candidate status later this week, kicking off an accession process that could take years. Zelenskyy: Russia will step up attacks during Ukraine’s EU membership drive 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z It’s unlikely that accession talks could start before next year, with the prospect that the war could drag on for a very long time adding to the uncertainty. European Union leaders set to grant Ukraine candidate status 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z But as he turns 40 on Tuesday, William is making the biggest change yet: assuming an increasingly central role in the royal family as he prepares for his eventual accession to the throne. William at 40: A milestone birthday in a life under scrutiny 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z On Friday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said he has "nothing against" Ukraine's ambitions to join the alliance, but his spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that any move towards accession would require "increased attention" on Moscow's part. Ukraine warns of war: Kyiv warns of Russian escalation during EU bid 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z |
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