Tag: Eastern Europe
Armenia’s political tensions still high after PM’s coup talk
YEREVAN, Armenia — Political tensions in Armenia remained high Friday, a day after the prime minister accused top military officers who demanded his resignation...
Armenia’s political tensions still high after PM’s coup talk
YEREVAN, Armenia — Political tensions in Armenia remained high Friday, a day after the prime minister accused top military officers who demanded his resignation...
Warsaw opens murder probe into fate of 2 Poles in Mexico
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that authorities in Mexico are investigating the death of a young Pole and the hospitalization of...
EU extends Belarus, Lukashenko sanctions for a year
BRUSSELS — The European Union on Thursday prolonged sanctions targeting dozens of Belarus officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko, for a year over allegations of...
Albanian minister in Lebanon for Syria repatriation efforts
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s interior minister on Thursday said he was in Lebanon looking to repatriate more Albanians related to other nationals who had...
Greek PM vows legal overhaul in wake of #MeToo allegations
ATHENS, Greece — Greece's prime minister on Thursday promised sweeping changes to the country's laws and labor regulations to combat sexual abuse and misconduct...
Kosovo: Investigative journalist assaulted after going on TV
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Three people assaulted an investigative journalist in Kosovo after he appeared on a TV program, an attack that drew condemnation Thursday...
Russia hosts new Kyrgyzstan leader on his 1st foreign trip
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted the newly elected president of Kyrgyzstan, voicing hope for political stability in the Central Asian...
Slovenia police find 13 migrants lacking air hidden in truck
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Police in Slovenia have discovered 13 migrants from Iraq, including two children, who were hidden in a cargo truck, suffering from...
Leicester’s Maddison out injured for Europa League match
LEICESTER, England — Leicester midfielder James Maddison will miss the Europa League match against Slavia Prague because of a hip injury, manager Brendan Rodgers...
