Tag: European Union
EU slams Turkish moves against Kurdish party, legislator
ANKARA, Turkey — The European Union on Thursday criticized Turkish authorities for stripping a prominent pro-Kurdish legislator of his parliamentary seat and seeking to...
Czech Republic to keep lockdown in place through Easter
PRAGUE — The Czech government said late Thursday it was extending the country’s tight lockdown till after Easter, as infection and death rates remain...
Garment workers in Myanmar fight for democracy, livelihoods
NEW YORK — Tin Tin Wei used to toil 11 hours a day, six days week sewing jackets at a factory in Myanmar. But...
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
KAMPALA, Uganda — The suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several European countries over the past week could fuel skepticism about the shot far...
Turkey: 20 detained in raids targeting PKK militants
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police have detained some 20 people in raids against suspected Kurdish militants, including three top local officials of the country’s...
Hungary’s PM aims to create new right-wing political force
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban said Friday he will soon meet with other right-wing politicians from Poland and Italy to discuss...
Kremlin: Putin’s offer of a call with Biden was to save ties
MOSCOW — The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin's offer to speak by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden was intended to prevent...
Russian warning against NATO membership denounced by Bosnia
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Bosnian officials on Friday denounced a Russian warning that it will take action if the country takes steps toward NATO membership.
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Bulgaria breaks military ring suspected of spying for Russia
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian authorities have broken a ring of serving and retired military officials who allegedly spied for Russia, arresting and charging six...
EU chief warns of action to protect pledged vaccine supplies
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive warned Wednesday that the EU would not hesitate to take action, including possible export restrictions, to ensure...