GELSENKIRCHEN (AP) — A pre-game chat with Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georgia to one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history on Wednesday, June 26, beating Portugal, 2-0, and advancing to the last 16. Georgia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores his side's first...
Is there anything more Pinoy than tasting the quintessential street foods such as kwek-kwek, kikiam, and chicken balls? European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron made his choice as to what Pinoy street food appeals to his palette: it’s kwek-kwek, which are quail eggs wrapped in an...
DORTMUND (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during a Group D match between the France and Poland at the Euro 2024 soccer...
LEIPZIG (AP) — Italy substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored in the last minute of stoppage time for Italy to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship after drawing Croatia, 1-1, on Monday, June 24. Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates after a Group B match between Croatia and Italy at...
DÜSSELDORF (AP) — It’s all about resilience for Ukraine at the European Championship, whether on the field or trying to inspire those at home in wartime. Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Group E match between Slovakia and Ukraine at the Euro...
DORTMUND (AP) — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez plucked out statistics to defend his continued selection of Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker’s capacity to handle the physical intensity of the European Championship was questioned on Friday, June 21. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a...
Who better to ask than Filipinos when it comes to what Barong Tagalog to wear? European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron once more sought the help of Filipinos in choosing which Barong Tagalog to wear for the 126th Independence Day festivities on Wednesday, June 12. (Photos from...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron reminisced about the taste of Philippines’ rambutan and lychee during his recent visit to Thailand. (EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron/X) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, June 7, the ambassador remembered...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron on Tuesday, June 4, highlighted the importance of the Philippines participating at the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15, wherein issues such as food security, nuclear security, and the war in Ukraine are to be discussed. ...
The multi-media exhibition “Shared Journey: 60 Years of EU-PH Diplomatic Relations” is ongoing at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Ambassador Luc Veron together with DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose A. De Vega, and Yuchengco Museum Executive Director and Curator Jeannie Javelosa...
This year’s Europe Day reception was doubly significant, marking 60 years of EU-PH diplomatic relations. Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio A. Morales offers a toast with Ambassador Veron, and Apostolic Nuncio Charles John Brown. H. E. Luc Véron, European Union Ambassador to...
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth appearance at the European Championship with Portugal’s squad. Ronaldo was among the 26 players picked for the tournament in Germany by coach Roberto Martínez on Tuesday, May 21. The 39-year-old Ronaldo first played in the...
