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Montenegro is Making Steady Progress on the Path Towards European Union

Montenegro is making steady progress on the path towards European Union, and Brussels, European officials and administration support its efforts, said president of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani during his meeting with prime minister Duško Markovi

World » EU | July 20, 2017, Thursday // 09:21 | Viewed: 5887

EC ‘Very Close’ to Triggering Article 7 on Poland

The European Commission is “very close” to triggering the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Poland — a move that can lead to the suspension of a member country’s voting rights, Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said Wednesday, according to Politic

World » EU | July 19, 2017, Wednesday // 16:43 | Viewed: 3335

French Armed Forces Chief Quits After Clash with Emmanuel Macron Over Budget Cuts

The head of the French armed forces, General Pierre de Villiers, has quit his post after publicly clashing with Emmanuel Macron over proposed budget cuts, according to the Independent.

World » EU | July 19, 2017, Wednesday // 14:22 | Viewed: 4721

More than 110 Thousand Migrants Entered Europe through the Mediterranean Sea this Year

More than 110,000 migrants and refugees have arrived in Europe through the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, the International Organization for Migration announced.

World » EU | July 19, 2017, Wednesday // 10:06 | Viewed: 4164

Migrant Crisis: EU to Curb Rubber Boat Sales to Libya

EU foreign ministers have agreed to restrict exports of inflatable boats and outboard motors to Libya in a drive to curb the smuggling of migrants, reported BBC.

World » EU | July 18, 2017, Tuesday // 17:43 | Viewed: 4435

The 2nd Round of the Brexit Talks Begins

David Davis heads to Brussels today for a second round of formal Brexit talks amid signs of cabinet splits over the UK’s approach to departing the EU, according to the Guardian.

World » EU | July 17, 2017, Monday // 09:48 | Viewed: 2457

The European Commission Proceeds with Penalty Procedures Towards Hungary

The European Commission today launched the second step of a procedure against Hungary related to the local law on higher education, BNT reported.

World » EU | July 13, 2017, Thursday // 14:55 | Viewed: 6895

London Forbids European Norms by Law

Britain is taking a firmer course towards Breckit.

World » EU | July 13, 2017, Thursday // 12:58 | Viewed: 6329

Angela Merkel: 'Political stability of the Western Balkans Means Political Stability For Us as Well'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the European Union is committed to bring the Western Balkans region "slowly but surely" to EU membership, reporte BGNES.

World » EU | July 12, 2017, Wednesday // 21:20 | Viewed: 3251

Berlin: Macedonia Belongs to the European Union

“Macedonia needs reform and reconciliation.

World » EU | July 12, 2017, Wednesday // 12:49 | Viewed: 5205

Printing of Counterfeit Money in Europe is Declining

France is the country most affected by counterfeit money in Europe, but the continent has seen a decline in the amount of counterfeit notes, France Press reports said.

World » EU | July 12, 2017, Wednesday // 09:59 | Viewed: 10627

Angela Merkel: 'European Central Bank Monetary Policy is not Where Germany Would Like It To Be'

The European Central Bank's monetary policy is not yet where Germany would like it to be, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, after years of ultra-loose measures designed to keep the euro zone afloat, reported Reuters.

World » EU | July 12, 2017, Wednesday // 08:49 | Viewed: 3327

Top Europe Court Upholds Ban on Full-Face Veil in Belgium

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public, AFP reported.

World » EU | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 15:36 | Viewed: 7461

The Council of Europe is Asking Slovenia for More Assistance for Asylum Seekers

Slovenia needs to speed up asylum procedures and not apply the new law that allows it to close its borders for most illegal migrants.

World » EU | July 11, 2017, Tuesday // 13:34 | Viewed: 6196

Naples Tower Block Collapses and People Feared Trapped

A four-storey block of flats has collapsed near the city of Naples in Italy and at least six people are feared trapped, Sky News reported.

World » EU | July 7, 2017, Friday // 13:52 | Viewed: 25265

EU interior Ministers have Refused to Support an Italian Proposal to Open up European Ports to Migrants

EU interior ministers have refused to support an Italian proposal to open up European ports to ships carrying migrants, Euronews reported.

World » EU | July 7, 2017, Friday // 10:25 | Viewed: 8032

EP Votes to Suspend Turkey EU Accession

The European Parliament voted on July 6 to accept a proposal to suspend accession talks with Turkey if it goes ahead with the constitutional changes endorsed in the April 16 referendum, according to Hurriyet Daily News.

World » EU | July 6, 2017, Thursday // 15:47 | Viewed: 9046

Austrian Troops to Stop Migrants Crossing Border with Italy

Austria has announced it is ready to use soldiers and tanks to stop migrants crossing its border with Italy, as Brussels urged Europe to help Italian authorities manage an “unprecedented” arrival of people from north Africa.

World » EU | July 5, 2017, Wednesday // 10:23 | Viewed: 8237

Empty Plenary Hall - Problem of the European Parliament

It turns out that the empty plenary hall and the deputies that are not working is also a problem for the European Parliament (EP), according to bTV.

World » EU | July 4, 2017, Tuesday // 11:44 | Viewed: 8699

German Government Welcomes Turkey's Erdogan to G20 as "Important Guest"

The German government said it would welcome Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as an important guest during the meeting of G20 leading economies in Hamburg from July 7-8, despite Berlin's decision Thursday to bar other public events by Erdogan, Reuters repo

World » EU | June 30, 2017, Friday // 16:01 | Viewed: 4069

French Police Found Champs Elysees Attacker's Weapons

A man who rammed a car into a police van in Paris stored a cache of weapons at his home and held a gun permit despite being on a secret service list of people linked to radical Islam, police sources and French officials said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

World » EU | June 20, 2017, Tuesday // 14:07 | Viewed: 5259
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