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Olha Pashchenko

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Contributing writer at EUReflect.

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  • interview

    Business Diplomat: Trust Behind the Screen

    Technology has made diplomacy faster, but trust still takes patience, cultural awareness and the ability to listen. Elene Metreveli says digital diplomacy needs traditional values adapted to new tools, not entirely new rules. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)

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    Business Diplomat: Protocol in the Digital Age

    The way diplomats communicate is changing, but respect, professionalism and mutual understanding remain the same, says Elene Metreveli. In online negotiations, even the tone of an email or the speed of a reply can shape a relationship. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)

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    Business Diplomat: Opportunity Without Privilege

    International opportunities should not depend on money or personal connections, says Elene Metreveli, pointing to paid traineeships, professional exchanges and partnerships between universities, businesses and public institutions. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)

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    Business Diplomat: Purposeful Investment

    Public support for young people’s international experience must be purposeful, Elene Metreveli says: it should help individuals succeed independently, contribute to their communities and create opportunities for others. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)

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    Business Diplomat: An Investment in the Future

    Elene Metreveli argues that young people’s international experience is not an expense but a public investment, building the ability to understand other societies, work across backgrounds and see beyond the national perspective. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament

  • conferences events festivals

    EU–Türkiye Business Summit 2026

    EUReflect Media attended the second edition of the summit at Egmont Palace, where business leaders and officials pressed for a Customs Union upgrade and deeper integration of supply chains.

  • politics

    Tourism’s New Currency Is Confidence

    At AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı argued that the next era of tourism competition will be shaped less by visitor numbers — and more by a destination’s ability to win the confidence of global capital.

  • general

    Malaysia’s Tigers Try to Close the Gap at Hockey World Cup

    For Malaysia’s men’s hockey team, competing at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Brussels represents more than another appearance on the international stage. It is an opportunity to measure the progress of Malaysian hockey against some of the strongest teams in the world, while carrying the ambitions of an entire continent.

  • general

    Malaysia’s “Speedy Tigers” Take on the World Stage: Ambassador Highlights Team Spirit and Belgian Support

    BRUSSELS — Malaysia’s national hockey team, known as the “Speedy Tigers,” arrived in Belgium with a young squad, high expectations and the ambition of competing among the world’s best. For Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak, Ambassador of Malaysia to Belgium and the European Union, the team’s participation in the Hockey World Cup is about more than results on the field. It is also a moment of national pride and an opportunity to showcase Malaysia on the international stage.

  • interview

    Exclusive Interview with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder

    Brussels, Belgium, by Olha Pashchenko — As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Brussels Liberty Network Summer Reception brought together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and business leaders to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation. On the occasion of the event, EUReflect Media interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder, who shared his perspective on the evolving U.S.–EU partnership and the strategic priorities shaping relations across the Atlantic.

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    Brussels Welcomes the Taste of Bangladesh: A Mango Tasting Festival Celebrates Culture and Diplomacy

    Brussels, 16 June 2026 – The Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Brussels opened its doors last night for a unique cultural and diplomatic event: the Mango Tasting Festival of Bangladesh. Held at the Embassy on Rue Jacques Jordaens, the reception transformed the diplomatic venue into a vibrant showcase of one of the country's most prized agricultural treasures, bringing together diplomats, international visitors, fruit enthusiasts, and members of the press.

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    Clean Energy Transition Investment Forum 2026 Highlights Financing Solutions for Europe’s Green Transition

    The brought together policymakers, financial institutions, municipalities, businesses, and energy stakeholders in Brussels on 6 May 2026 to advance practical solutions for financing Europe’s clean energy transition. Hosted at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Brussels, the forum focused on scalable investment models, public-private cooperation, and the implementation of sustainable energy projects across the European Union.

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    European Parliament hosts debate on strengthening academic cooperation in the digital age

    On 14 April 2026, policymakers, academics and innovation stakeholders gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels for a high-level discussion on the future of academic cooperation in Europe. The event, titled “Innovating together: Strengthening EU academic cooperation in the era of technological advancement,” was hosted by Ilhan Kyuchyuk and supported by Renew Europe. Held in the Spinelli building, the discussion focused on how the European Union can adapt its academic and research frameworks to keep pace with rapid technological change.

  • energy

    Brussels debate highlights growing pressure on EU to align climate ambition with economic reality

    Brussels once again became a focal point for Europe’s energy debate this week, as policymakers, industry figures and analysts gathered for a discussion hosted by Euractiv in partnership with EDF. The event, titled “EDF’s Net Zero scenario – A pathway to a competitive, sovereign and decarbonized Europe,” brought together a cross-section of voices at a moment when the European Union is under increasing pressure to reconcile its climate targets with economic competitiveness and geopolitical realities.

  • economy

    Global Energy Crisis Deepens as Oil Supply Losses Set to Double, IEA Warns

    The international energy system is facing its most severe disruption in decades, with oil supply losses expected to double in April, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA), as the cascading effects of armed conflict strain global markets and expose the fragility of existing supply chains.