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EU News Flashes and Events for 97-02-25EU News Flashes and Events Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>CONTENTS
[01] Arafat signs key trade dealBRUSSELS - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat signed a lucrative trade agreement with the European Union on Monday, accepting the economic, political and moral responsibilities that came with it.[02] U.S./national security on CubaBRUSSELS - The United States will invoke a national security defence of its Helms-Burton Act immediately after the European Union formally presents its case to a World Trade Organisation disputes panel, EU diplomats said on Monday.[03] EU talks on fur-trap normsBRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers told the European Commission on Monday to restart talks with Canada and Russia on international norms for traps used to catch animals for their fur.[04] EU/China rights criticismBRUSSELS - The European Union on Monday put off sponsoring its annual United Nations resolution condemning China for human rights abuses despite signs of unusually robust support from the United States.[05] Greece and EU at odds over CyprusBRUSSELS - Greece and its European Union partners were locked in a stand-off on Monday over whether the northern Turkish third of Cyprus should be involved in the process of admitting the island to the bloc.[06] Spain blocks deal for S. AfricaBRUSSELS - Spain on Monday blocked a proposal outlining the terms by which South Africa could become a partial member of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group linked to the European Union, diplomats said.[07] Enlargement to top informal GACBRUSSELS - Enlargement is expected to top the agenda of the informal European Union foreign ministers meeting in Apeldoorn on March 15 and 16, EU diplomats said on Monday.[08] Payment card chargesBRUSSELS - In a blow for the banking and payment card industries, the European Commission said on Monday it may allow shops to charge customers who pay with credit or debit cards instead of cash.[09] EU may rule on TF1 complaintBRUSSELS - The European Commission is expected to rule in April on a complaint by French private television broadcaster TF1 that public channels France 2 and France 3 are distorting fair competition, a Commission source said on Monday.[10] UK new bid for beefLONDON - Britain is to mount a fresh attempt to end the European Union export ban on British beef within the next few days, government sources said on Monday.[11] EU regrets Deng's deathBRUSSELS - The European Union said on Monday that it regretted the death of China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and praised his contributions to his country's development.[12] NATO-Russia closer to enlargementBRUSSELS - NATO and Russia have moved closer to a groundbreaking deal on a new post-Cold War relationship though major problems still cloud the alliance's eastwards expansion, alliance sources said on Monday.[13] Main EU events for February 25BRUSSELS - EU foreign ministers meet (second of two days); Association Council meetings with Bulgaria (0830 GMT), the Slovak Republic (1000 GMT) and Cyprus (1300 GMT).BRUSSELS - Dutch Housing and Environment Minister Margreet de Boer news conference on the EU Dutch presidency working programme begins at 1000 GMT; attends EP Environment Committee at 1400 GMT. THE HAGUE - EU-San Jose meeting involving Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama (first of Wednesday); main discussions focus on political developments in Central America and the EU; sustainable cooperation and drugs; economic development and regional integration. BRUSSELS - European Commissioner de Deus Pinheiro and World Bank Vice President Sarbib hold joint news conference at 1115 GMT. BRUSSELS - Commissioner Oreja attends EP Rules of Procedure Committee at 0800 GMT. BRUSSELS - Commissioner Monti addresses EP Economic Committee on the internal market, the taxation system in the EU, VAT and public contracts at 1410 GMT; Commissioner de Silguy presents 1996 economic report at 1600 GMT. BRUSSELS - Commissioner Kinnock attends EP Transport Committee at 1400 GMT; Commissioner Van Miert speaks on "Alliance between British Airways and American Airlines" at 1630 GMT. BRUSSELS - Dutch Development Minister Jan Pronk and Commissioner Bonino attend EP Development Committee. BRUSSELS - Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal addresses EP Fisheries Committee on "The implementation of EC-Moroccan fisheries accord" at 1600 GMT. From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
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