Tag: European Union
Putin hosts leader of Belarus for talks on closer ties
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hosted the authoritarian leader of Belarus, who has increasingly relied on Moscow's support amid increasing tensions...
Lithuania passes laws to curb migrant arrivals from Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders that it accused neighboring...
Women push against being left behind amid pandemic recovery
ROME — Proponents of women’s progress on Tuesday launched a political push in Rome to ensure that global pandemic recovery efforts won’t leave women...
Albania ex-vice interior minister arrested for abuse of post
TIRANA, Albania — A former Albanian deputy interior minister has been arrested on corruption accusations, authorities said Tuesday.
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Albania ex-vice interior minister arrested for abuse of post
TIRANA, Albania — A former Albanian deputy interior minister has been arrested on corruption accusations, authorities said Tuesday.
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Merkel doubts Biden meeting will solve gas pipeline dispute
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that she doubts the dispute between her country and the United States over a nearly completed...
Pro-EU party in Moldova wins clear majority in election
CHISINAU, Moldova — A pro-reform party seeking closer ties for Moldova with the European Union has won a clear majority in the parliamentary election,...
Italy erupts as Europe’s soccer champions come home to Rome
ROME — Europe's soccer champions returned home at dawn Monday to the ecstatic cheers of Italians who spent the better part of the night...
EU puts on hold digital levy plans in face of US criticism
BRUSSELS — The European Union has put on hold work on plans for a digital levy for the moment to concentrate on finalizing the...
EU still assessing Hungary’s pandemic plan to unlock funds
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive is working past a Monday deadline to assess Hungary pandemic recovery plan and unlock EU grants and loans...
