European Union (EU)
EU-Israel trade thriving, despite the politics
Middle East
April 19, 2018
EU-Israel trade thriving, despite the politics
EU-Israel business ties have never been stronger. And while Brussels’ support for the Palestinian Authority means the political realm is…
$15 billion worth of EU investments in Egypt: official
Business
April 19, 2018
$15 billion worth of EU investments in Egypt: official
Head of Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mona Zobaa said that investments from European Union (EU)…
Top EU court rules in favor of refugee minors
World
April 12, 2018
Top EU court rules in favor of refugee minors
The ECJ has ruled that refugee minors have a right to family reunifications, even if they turn 18 during the…
Cypriot Foreign Minister visits Egypt to discuss energy, EU
Egypt
April 10, 2018
Cypriot Foreign Minister visits Egypt to discuss energy, EU
Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides will visit Egypt on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations between Cyprus and Egypt, including cooperation…
EU calls for international response after suspected chemical attack in Syria
World
April 9, 2018
EU calls for international response after suspected chemical attack in Syria
The EU said evidence points to the use of chemical weapons by Syrian government forces against rebel-held Douma. The US,…
Hungary’s Viktor Orban wins re-election, gets super majority
World
April 9, 2018
Hungary’s Viktor Orban wins re-election, gets super majority
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban easily won a third consecutive term Sunday and his Fidesz party was poised to regain…
German court bails Carles Puigdemont as extradition for corruption considered
World
April 6, 2018
German court bails Carles Puigdemont as extradition for corruption considered
A German court has ruled that Carles Puigdemont can be released on bail until a decision on his extradition to…
Austria to ban girls wearing headscarves in kindergarten and elementary schools
World
April 5, 2018
Austria to ban girls wearing headscarves in kindergarten and elementary schools
The right-wing government wants to ban girls in kindergarten and primary schools from wearing headscarves. It’s unclear how many children…
Poland summons Russia’s ambassador over spy case
World
March 26, 2018
Poland summons Russia’s ambassador over spy case
Poland has summoned Russia’s ambassador for talks, and its foreign ministry is among several in Europe planning news conferences later…
On the edge of the EU, refugee flows flood the Evros River
World
March 26, 2018
On the edge of the EU, refugee flows flood the Evros River
A clampdown on Europe’s eastern borders and the Aegean Sea has forced migrants to seek different — and more dangerous…