EU
Greece says Turkey is being ‘petty’ over Hagia Sophia
Middle East
July 14, 2020
Greece says Turkey is being ‘petty’ over Hagia Sophia
ATHENS (Reuters) — Greece on Tuesday described Turkey’s decision to convert the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to a mosque as…
EU officials confirm no restrictions on travel to Egypt
Travel
July 11, 2020
EU officials confirm no restrictions on travel to Egypt
European Union officials have confirmed that no restrictions on travel to Egypt have been imposed, said the General Supervisor of…
Nearly ten years of war: Europe must continue to support the Syrian people
Opinion
July 1, 2020
Nearly ten years of war: Europe must continue to support the Syrian people
The conflict in Syria is entering its tenth year. Ten years of war, suffering and grief. And it’s still not…
Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made
Middle East
July 1, 2020
Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made
ROME (AP) — Italian police have seized 14 tons of amphetamines, allegedly produced in Syria by the Islamic State group…
EU to list which citizens can enter; US likely to miss out
World
June 30, 2020
EU to list which citizens can enter; US likely to miss out
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday is announcing a list of nations whose citizens will be allowed to…
EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut
World
June 27, 2020
EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to…
European lawmakers protest Israel annexation plans
Middle East
June 24, 2020
European lawmakers protest Israel annexation plans
JERUSALEM (AP) — More than a thousand European lawmakers have signed a joint letter protesting Israel’s planned annexation of parts…
Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
World
June 24, 2020
Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will review a spectacular Red Square military parade later on Wednesday on the eve…
EU opens week-long conference on Syria and surrounding region
Middle East
June 23, 2020
EU opens week-long conference on Syria and surrounding region
The European Union on Monday announced the start of the fourth Brussels Conference, “Supporting the future of Syria and the…
Solidarity or frugality? EU leaders discuss coronavirus plan
Economy
June 19, 2020
Solidarity or frugality? EU leaders discuss coronavirus plan
BRUSSELS (AP) — As they brace for the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, leaders of the European Union’s…