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Added on the 09/07/2023 22:12:54 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images show the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, through which a third of Russian gas supplies passes to reach the EU. Closed since 11 July for a 10-day routine maintenance, Europeans fear that Moscow won't turn the tap back on Thursday 21 July. In previous weeks, Russia had already cut 60% of its gas deliveries via the pipeline. The 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) long Nord Stream 1 is a system of twin pipelines running under the Baltic Sea, stretching from Russia's Vyborg to Lubmin in northeastern Germany. From there, a network of pipelines transports the gas into the European grid. IMAGES of the pipeline Nord Stream 1
Protesters gather outside Argentina's National Congress in Buenos Aires as senators debate a key reform package for far-right President Javier Milei, who this week marks six months in office without passing any law. IMAGES
Kosovo parliament work was interrupted by tear gas Wednesday just as the lawmakers were to vote on a key border deal with Montenegro, a top criteria for Pristina's EU bid. IMAGES
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