Bulgarians also send two officers to Atalanta HQ
(B2) After the Irish government, it is the Bulgarian government which should send two naval officers to Atalanta's HQ in Northwood. The
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Political and defence Europe (by Nicolas Gros-Verheyde)
Month: May 2009
Russians release 29 "pirates" handed over to Iran and Pakistan!
(B2) The Russians are said to have finally released the 29 "pirates" apprehended on April 28, 2009, who were of Iranian and Pakistani nationality.
Read moreThe nine Maestrale pirates could be tried in Italy
(B2)Finally, at the request of the government, the nine pirates seized on Friday May 22 by the Italian frigate, the Maestrale, could be repatriated
Read moreIrish at the staff of Atalanta, chronically understaffed
(B2) Two Irishmen will take up their duties at the Atalanta headquarters in Northwood (north London) which leads EU operations
Read moreTragic misunderstanding in the Red Sea according to the Yemenis
(BRUSSELS2) Two fishermen killed, another in a critical situation, and one missing after a missile was fired. This is the balance sheet
Read moreSeven pirates captured by the Swedish corvette
(updated May 26 evening) Baptism of fire for the Swedish sailors of Operation Atalanta. They apprehended on Tuesday
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CA Labonne: Eunavfor limits risk, not eliminates it
(B2) The French Rear-Admiral Jean-Pierre Labonne held, for six months, the function of deputy to the chief of operation Atalanta”. During
Read moreRear Admiral Hudson named leader of Atalanta
(B2) We announced it. The Political and Security Committee (COPS) should confirm this on Wednesday. As of June 3, it is
Read moreTax harmonization: where are we?
(B2) Does Europe have the competence to act in tax matters? Yes. First of all, by common agreement, the 27 can decide "to harmonize
Read moreAnd Admiral Panteleev thwarts another attack
(B2) The Russians are not left out. On Saturday, while Admiral Panteleev was escorting a convoy of six ships, the pirates
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