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March 19, 2024

2 Afghan nationals arrested in Germany over alleged Islamic terror plot against Swedish parliament

Police in Germany arrested two Afghan nationals accused of supporting the Islamic State and plotting an attack on Swedish parliament in response to Koran burnings.

March 19, 2024

Forced labor profits, including sexual exploitation, reach 'obscene' $236 billion annually, UN report says

The International Labor Organization reported on Tuesday that illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have surged to a staggering $236 billion annually.

March 18, 2024

Senior State Department official heads to Montenegro in support of EU bid

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar endorsed Montenegro's bid to join the European Union during a Monday press conference in Podgorica.

March 18, 2024

Polish farmers blockade German border crossings as protests against EU Green Deal rage on

Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany as protests against the EU's environmental regulations and cheap foreign imports persist.

March 18, 2024

Egypt to address migration influx, economic pressures through $8 billion EU aid package

The European Union has announced an $8 billion aid package for Egypt to alleviate economic pressures and address concerns about increased migration, officials say.

March 17, 2024

Greece travel guide: Popular tourist destinations from Athens to the islands

With rich history, delicious cuisine, beautiful cities and natural attractions, Greece offers something for everyone. Learn about its top destinations from Athens to the islands.

March 15, 2024

Croatia schedules April 17 election for new parliament

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic announced Friday that the country's next parliamentary election will be held on April 17, just over a month after its dissolution.

March 15, 2024

Hungary PM Orbán blasts 'Western world,' calls for Trump victory

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a fiery speech in which he called for spectators to help him “occupy Brussels" in the upcoming European Union elections.

March 14, 2024

Croatia dissolves parliament ahead of election season

Croatian lawmakers voted unanimously Thursday to dissolve the country's parliament, paving the way for elections to the legislative body later this year.

March 13, 2024

EU tracking Bangladeshi ship hijacked off Somalia's coast

The European Union is tracking a Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship whose 23 crewmembers were taken hostage this week by pirates off Somalia's coast.