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March 16, 2023

Strikes, protests, and clashes over deadly Greek rail crash

Strikes, protests, and clashes broke out in Athens, Greece on Thursday during a strike over a rail disaster. The protesters threw gasoline bombs at police during the riots.

March 16, 2023

Poland breaks up Russian spy ring suspected of planning attack on military supply routes to Ukraine

A Russian spy ring in southern Poland has been broken up after they were discovered to be planning an attack on military supply routes to Ukraine.

March 16, 2023

European farmers fed up with climate policies shock political establishment

The Farmer-Citizen Movement party, or BoerBurgerBeweging, will take 15 seats, marking the largest single-party presence in the Dutch Senate for the coming term.

March 16, 2023

Poland plans to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine following urgent requests from the war torn country

Ukraine is expecting to receive around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets from Poland. President Zelenskyy has pleaded for supporters to send fighter jets.

March 16, 2023

Austrian police issue terror threat warning for Syrian institutions in Vienna

A terror threat warning was issued for Syrian institutions in Vienna by Austrian police. Preventative security measures remain in place in the city.

March 16, 2023

The VW ID.2all is a $26,500 electric car the U.S. might not get

The Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews a model that's set to go on sale in 2025 at a starting price below $26,500, but it might not be sold in the U.S.

March 16, 2023

Polish court sentences man who fatally stabbed Gdansk mayor to life in prison

A Polish court sentenced Stefan Wilmont to life in prison for fatally stabbing Gdansk Mayor Pawel Adamowicz. Wilmont allegedly planned the crime in a way that the public could see.

March 16, 2023

Thousands of Hungarian students, teachers march to demand educational reforms

Hungarian teacher and student groups marched the capital Budapest Wednesday demanding educational reforms, such as providing better working conditions for educators.

March 15, 2023

Albania formally dedicates Vjosa River National Park

The Albanian government has formally designated the nation's Vjosa River a national park, and has set aside $80 million to prevent wastewater deposits in the body of water.

March 15, 2023

US sanctions former Bosnian security chief

The U.S. government imposed sanctions on former Bosnian security czar Osman Mehmedagic for alleged abuses of power to enrich himself and collect information on political opponents.