The European Union - Page 26

March 5, 2024

Albania imprisons ethnic Greek mayor on vote-buying charges, stoking regional tension fears

An Albanian court on Tuesday imprisoned Dhionisios Alfred Beleri on vote-buying charges, raising concerns over potential ramifications regarding neighboring Greece.

March 5, 2024

Italy joins EU naval mission to protect ships after Italian destroyer is attacked

Italian lawmakers have approved their country's involvement in an EU naval mission aimed at safeguarding cargo ships in the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

March 5, 2024

Germany's foreign minister urges Western Balkans countries to join the European Union

Germany's foreign minister voiced the importance of Western Balkan countries joining the European Union to strengthen Europe's stance against Russia's aggression toward Ukraine.

March 4, 2024

Greek authorities rescue 100 migrants found in vessel off southern mainland

100 migrants were rescued off of Greece's southern coast, being removed by a tugboat, and taken to the village of Monemvasia.

March 4, 2024

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

While abortion is legal and available in the vast majority of European countries, there is a wide range of legislation dictating timeframes and conditions for access.

March 1, 2024

EU pledges $54M to Gaza aid agency after it agrees to staffing audit over alleged extremist ties

The European Union on Friday pledged $54 million to the UNRWA agency, the main provider of aid to Gaza, after it agreed to an audit of its staff screening practices.

March 1, 2024

Hungary's Orban says Trump's comeback as president 'only serious chance' for end of Ukraine war

While speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban suggested a Trump victory could end conflicts in both Ukraine and Gaza.

February 29, 2024

Balkan leaders vow to bring economies in line with EU regulations on road to membership

Leaders of Balkan countries have pledged their commitment to a new European Union financial aid plan aimed at boosting their economies with the ultimate goal of joining the EU.

February 28, 2024

EU watchdog calls for overhaul of search and rescue rules after hundreds of migrants drown in Greece

The European Union’s watchdog has called for a change to search and rescue rules after investigating the sinking of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants from Libya.

February 27, 2024

Sending European troops to Ukraine remains an option, says French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says sending troops into Ukraine is still an option in order to stave off Russia’s invasion.