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Germany announces 1.3 billion euros more in military gear for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including four further IRIS T-SLM air defence systems as well as artillery ammunition. The package was unveiled by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces in Warsaw that an international fundraising campaign has raised 10.1 billion euros to support people displaced in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. SOUNDBITE
European commission president Ursula von der Leyen says international donors pledged 1.15 billion euros ($1.25 billion) to help Albania recover from a powerful earthquake last year, more than double the sum expected by Tirana. SOUNDBITE
"Sweden is supporting Ukraine with its 16th aid package, its largest to date worth 13.3 billion kronor", i.e. 1.25 billion dollars, tells the Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch during a press conference focusing on military support of the Nordic country to Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
The EU has hit Apple with a 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store. "Apple did so by restricting app developers' ability to inform users of Apple devices about alternative cheaper options to purchase music available on the internet outside of the Apple ecosystem," commission vice-president Margrethe Vestager says in a statement. SOUNDBITE