Tag: Eastern Europe
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league...
Senior EU official tours migrant camp during visit to Bosnia
BIHAC, Bosnia-Herzegovina — A senior European Union official on Thursday urged Bosnia to further improve living conditions for thousands of migrants stuck in the...
EU commission condemns Slovenia PM for insulting journalists
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive arm on Thursday condemned Slovenia's right-wing prime minister for a series of aggressive comments about journalists.
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Russia expels Estonian diplomat in retaliatory step
Russia is expelling a diplomat from Estonia in retaliation for the Baltic country’s expulsion of a Russian envoy.
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Serbian capital Belgrade sees clubbing flouting virus rules
BELGRADE, Serbia — Authorities in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Monday held an emergency meeting over a surge in night clubbing that has drawn thousands...
Germany ekes some fun out of a quiet Carnival
DUESSELDORF, Germany — A few Carnival floats poking fun at the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, former U.S. President Donald Trump, German politicians...
Pair of endangered gibbons finds a new home in Sarajevo zoo
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The Sarajevo zoo on Monday welcomed its first pair of golden-cheeked gibbons, joining the family of European menageries that are trying...
Prosecutors seek fine for Russian opposition leader Navalny
MOSCOW — Prosecutors on Tuesday asked a Moscow court to fine jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of defaming a World War...
Club Brugge hit by virus cases ahead of Europa League match
BRUGGE, Belgium — Three players and the coaching staff at Club Brugge have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a trip to Dynamo...
Ukraine challenges European soccer’s pandemic rules in court
GENEVA — Rules for calling off European soccer games during the pandemic were challenged by Ukraine in an appeal hearing Tuesday at the Court...