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Orban: You Cannot Rely on Turkey and Crush It At The Same Time

The second fence along the Hungarian-Serbian border will be completed by the end of May.

World » EU | March 17, 2017, Friday // 12:23 | Viewed: 4021

Erdogan says Dutch PM Rutte Lost Turkey's Friendship

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte had lost the friendship of Ankara after a diplomatic row between the NATO allies over a ban on Turkish ministers speaking in the Netherlands, according to Reuters.

World » EU | March 17, 2017, Friday // 09:01 | Viewed: 2949

France Issues Terror Warning After School Shooting

A manhunt is underway after a shooting at a secondary school in Grasse on the French Riviera, prompting the government to issue a terror warning.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 14:48 | Viewed: 10438

Jean-Claude Junker: Western Balkans Are Most Fragile Region of Europe

The Western Balkans are the most fragile region in Europe and the EU must give it its due attention, said the European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker at the European Parliament, quoted by BNR.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:43 | Viewed: 4507

Exit Poll: Mark Rutte Wins the Netherlands Parliament Elections

The center-right party of Prime Minister Mark Rutte won 31 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:56 | Viewed: 3686

Turkey: Migrant Deal Has Ended

Turkey, in an escalating diplomatic crisis with Europe, threatened on Wednesday to unilaterally scrap a March 2016 deal that has substantially reduced the flow of migrants and refugees to the EU.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:21 | Viewed: 5584

Orban: We Are Not Servants. We Will Defend Hungary. We Will Stop Brussels

Hungary must defend its independence and its national sovereignty again.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 4040

EU Leaders Support Holland in Diplomatic Scandal With Turkey

The chairmen of the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission have defended Holland in a statement related to the attacks of the Turkish government against authorities in the Hague.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 10100

Support for Independence High in Scotland, EU Popularity Plummets

When answering a question whether they prefer independence, self-government within the framework of the United Kingdom or not to have a Scottish Parliament at all, 46% of the Scottish people said independence.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 3460

Data of All Persons Travelling Through Greece To Be Kept by Special Commission

The data of all persons who travel through Greece will be kept by a special commission including prosecutors, policemen and airline employees.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 12:39 | Viewed: 9929

Germany Threatens Social Networks With Fines of EUR 50 M for Hate Speech

The German government has threatened companies like Facebook and Twitter with fines of up to EUR 50 M unless they take certain measures against the publication of incinatory materials and slander, reported DPA.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 11:52 | Viewed: 9014

Theresa May to visit Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Before Triggering Article 50

Theresa May is planning a national tour to build a consensus for Brexit ahead of the start of EU departure negotiations, it emerged today, according to Reuters.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:17 | Viewed: 3518

Netherlands to Vote in Parliamentary Elections Today

The seats will be contested by 28 parties, but the proportionate representation allows even the smallest ones play a certain role within the parliament.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:05 | Viewed: 9384

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union has extended the sanctions against tens of natural and legal persons imposed due to the annexation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation, reported Radio Free Europe, cited by Focus Agency.

World » EU | March 14, 2017, Tuesday // 14:25 | Viewed: 9481

Austria Not To Allow Election Activities of Turkish Politicians

Austria has announced that it has no intention of allowing Turkish ministers to conduct a propaganda campaign on its territory for changes to the Turkish constitution.

World » EU | March 14, 2017, Tuesday // 09:03 | Viewed: 9732

Turkey Bans Dutch Ambassador as Diplomatic Crisis Escalates

Turkey has suspended high-level political contacts with the Netherlands and threatened to re-evaluate a key deal to halt the flow of migrants to Europe in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic row with EU member states, according to Reuters.

World » EU | March 14, 2017, Tuesday // 08:43 | Viewed: 8928

ISIS Behind Plot To Attack German Shopping Mall

The mastermind behind the planned attack on a shopping center in the west German city of Essen is linked to Islamic State terrorist, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said in an interview with German broadcaster ARD, cited by BNR.

World » EU | March 14, 2017, Tuesday // 08:13 | Viewed: 9744

Brexit Can Go Ahead After House of Lords Votes Bill Through

Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union.

World » EU | March 14, 2017, Tuesday // 07:51 | Viewed: 8883

Sturgeon To Request New Referendum on Scottish Independence

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she will submit a request to Parliament to schedule a new referendum on independence next week.

World » EU | March 13, 2017, Monday // 16:52 | Viewed: 9815

ECHR Rules European Countries Have Right To Revoke Citizenship of Persons Suspected of Terrorism

European countries have the right to revoke the citizenship of persons suspected of terrorism in order to prevent them from re-entering the country.

World » EU | March 13, 2017, Monday // 13:24 | Viewed: 10426

Brexit Bill: Ministers Expect MPs to Reject Changes

British MPs in the House of Commons will vote today on whether to accept or reject the approved by the House of Lords amendments to the Brexit bill.

World » EU | March 13, 2017, Monday // 09:26 | Viewed: 3365
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