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Europe’s Most-Enduring Leader Faces Biggest Test in Balkan Vote
… three decades of dominance by Europe’s most enduring leader. President … parties vying to join the European Union to euroskeptics and pro … elections. Read More: Why EU’s Balkan…
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What will the EU do to tackle the towns declaring themselves to be LGBT-free zones?
Michal is a mild-mannered 19-year-old. He describes himself as ‘a bit of a nerd’, plans a career making videos and came out as gay before leaving school last year. ‘I…
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EU, US, UK, Switzerland urge Minsk to observe international obligations
EU, US, UK, and Switzerland urge Belarusian authorities to observe their international obligations, particularly those in the sphere of human rights, the joint statement by the missions of the United…
Europe
EU rule says cosmetics MUST be tested on animals but chemicals are used in ‘cruelty free’ products
Eurocrats have torpedoed the sale of 'cruelty-free' cosmetics by insisting that chemicals used in many popular High Street brands must be tested on animals. Protesters say the decision by the…
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At WTO meet, Delhi objects to EU & Taiwan rush to corner India on import tariff hikes
India this week raised objections at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting against the European Union and Chinese Taipei “rushing” to the intergovernmental body against import tariff revisions effected in…
Europe
Turkey expects ‘equity’ from EU amid East Med tension
ANKARA-Anadolu Agency The Turkish vice president on Aug. 29 called on the EU for equity amid ongoing tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. In an exclusive interview with state-run Anadolu Agency,…
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Street artist Banksy buys yacht to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, hits out at EU authorities
The United Nations refugee agency has urged European nations to let in hundreds of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by humanitarian boats — including one sponsored by street artist…
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Turkey slams EU sanctions threat
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay has slammed a recent threat by the European Union to slap Ankara with sanctions as "hypocritical" as his country yesterday launched a new military drill…
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Support for Greece as EU gives Turkey a month to de-escalate tension
Responsibility for the tension in the Eastern Mediterranean is increasingly seen to fall on Turkey following the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting in Berlin and the latest statements by German…
Europe
‘Hypocritical’: Turkey Scolds EU’s Threat of Sanctions Over Tensions in East Mediterranean
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay has attacked as “hypocritical” a threat by the EU to impose sanctions on Ankara over its soaring tensions in the eastern Mediterranean with neighbour Greece.…