Security heightened in Europe after Brussels attacks

Belgian police has launched large-scale raids in Brussels in search for suspects involved in March 22 morning attacks, which claimed the lives of at least 31 people and left hundreds injured. The attacks started with twin suicide bombings at the departure hall of Zaventem airport, where at least 11 people were killed and up to a hundred others wounded....

Migrants Stuck in Greece Increase after EU-Turkey Deal

Greece estimates that more than 25,000 migrants are presently on its territory, with more than half stuck at the makeshift camp Idomeni, on the border with Macedonia. The EU and Turkey have agreed in principle on a scheme to return migrants from Greece to Turkey and directly resettle legitimate Syrian refugees across the bloc directly from Turkey....

France Plans to Evict up to 1,000 Migrants from "The Jungle'' Camp in Calais

French authorities unveiled on 12 February a plan to move some migrants out of the makeshift camp on the outskirts of Calais within a week. Some 4,000 to 7,000 migrants live in squalid conditions in the camp known as "The Jungle"....

Brazil's Carnival Kicks Off, Leaving Trouble Aside

Despite concerns over the Zika virus and sluggish economic growth in the country, Brazil is celebrating its annual Carnival.The spectacular events across the country, which take months to prepare for, are best known for the performances in Rio de Janeiro, the handing of the city keys from the Mayor kickstarts the celebration....

Winter Takes Hold in Europe

Christmas Is Coming!

Christmas is round the corner!  ...

Morocco's Capital Rabat: a City of Fortresses and Souks

Rabat, the capital of Morocco and its second-biggest city, has always looked somewhat dwarfed in the shadows of too famous Casablanca and too stunning Marrakech. The short, nearly one-hour trip from Casablanca, however, gives a different picture. ...

World Monuments Light up in French Flag Colours in Show of Solidarity after Paris Attacks

Countries around the world have lit up some of their landmark monuments in the red, white and blue colours of the French flag in solidarity with France following Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. At least 129 people were killed and 352 injured in the multiple attacks in the French capital claimed by the Islamic State group. ...

Bulgarian Police Officers Protest over Planned Pay Cuts Despite Govt Concessions

Thousands of police officers across the country demonstrated on Tuesday and Wednesday against the Bulgarian government's plans to cut social benefits for both Interior Ministry and armed forces' staff. Prime Minister Boyko Borisov agreed to certain concessions on Wednesday, but a new wave of protests took place across the country in the afternoon and in the evening, with police, but also firefighters and armed forces officers demanding that the measures be fully reversed....

Turkey Mourning Victims of Ankara Twin Bombing

The official death toll from the two suicide bombings in Ankara has risen to 97 as of October 12. No group has claimed responsibility for the two suicide bombings in Turkey’s capital city on October 10 that took place just three weeks before parliamentary elections. ...

Croatia Struggles to Cope with Migrant Tide

More and more migrants arrive in Croatia on alternative routes to enter the European Union in recent days. Serbia`s border with Croatia has become the latest flashpoint in Europe`s refugee crisis as migrants sought alternative routes to Western Europe after Hungary slammed its doors shut....

Bio Race 2015: The Art of Giving Donkeys Proper Fuel Load

A peculiar game took place for the 30th year in the town of Gurkovo, in the heart of Bulgaria, on Saturday.Facetiously called a "Bio Race" for its carbon-free approach to sports, it has successfully grown into a kind of "Donkey Olympics" with a set of games such as racing, hitching and ungearing, and (something we'll definitely show next year) donkey football....

Hungary Struggling to Cope with Swelling Migrant Wave

Hungary passed a set of harsh laws on 4 September in a bid to discourage migrants from crossing borders illegally, while Greece agreed to build a large reception center as Europe struggles to find a solution to the growing migrant crisis....

World Elephant Day Raises Awareness of Preservation

Celebrated since 2012, the World Elephant Day is dedicated to the preservation and protection of elephants worldwide. It is aimed at raising awareness of the plight of African and Asian elephants, and looking into ways for the better care and management of captive and wild elephants. ...

Suez Canal Expansion Opens with Ceremonies and Cheering Crowds

Egypt inaugurated on Thursday, August 06, a major expansion to the Suez Canal, a key waterway linking the Mediterranean with the Red Sea. Launched last year, the USD 8....