Category: Європа
Posted on April 15, 2024
Hundreds of Georgians protest as parliament set to advance ‘foreign agent’ bill
Tbilisi — Several hundred protesters gathered outside the Georgian parliament on Monday as ruling party legislators on the judicial committee looked set to advance a controversial bill on “foreign agents” criticized by Western countries. The ruling Georgian Dream party …
Posted on April 15, 2024
Private California school sponsoring students from Ukraine, Afghanistan
A private high school in California has provided scholarships to three refugee students — one from Ukraine and two from Afghanistan. VOA’s Genia Dulot has the story of an American educator who has even opened her home to …
Posted on April 15, 2024
AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to industry — or leave it with less
Chicago, Illinois — London-based model Alexsandrah has a twin, but not in the way you’d expect: Her counterpart is made of pixels instead of flesh and blood. The virtual twin was generated by artificial intelligence and has already appeared …
Posted on April 14, 2024
Polish abortion opponents march against steps to liberalize strict law
WARSAW — Thousands of Polish opponents of abortion marched Sunday in Warsaw to protest recent steps by the new government to liberalize the predominantly Catholic nation’s strict laws and allow termination of pregnancy until the 12th week. Many participants …
Posted on April 14, 2024
Archeologists find frescoes of Trojan War figures in Pompeii
rome, italy — Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War, officials said Thursday. The hall, which features a mosaic floor, was uncovered as …
Posted on April 14, 2024
Germany’s Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions, Ukraine conflict
BEIJING — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on Sunday on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Scholz’s first destination was the industrial hub of …
Posted on April 14, 2024
Cyprus suspends processing of Syrian asylum applications
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus said Saturday it’s suspending processing all asylum applications by Syrian nationals because large numbers of refugees from the war-torn country continue to reach the island nation by boat, primarily from Lebanon. In a written statement, …
Posted on April 13, 2024
Diplomat tapped as Latvia’s new FM as incumbent quits amid scandal
HELSINKI — The head of Latvia’s government tapped an experienced diplomat to become the Baltic nation’s new foreign minister after the incumbent stepped down earlier this week amid a criminal probe over alleged misuse of government funds. The ruling …
Posted on April 13, 2024
Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of dismissed nun
ROME — The Holy See has formally protested to France after a French court ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official was liable for what the court determined to be the wrongful dismissal of a nun from a religious …
Posted on April 13, 2024
1 Dead, 10 injured in cable car accident in southern Turkey
ISTANBUL — One person died and 10 others injured Friday in the southern Turkish province of Antalya after a cable car cabin collided with a broken pole, the interior ministry said Saturday. Twenty-four cabins were stranded in the air …
Posted on April 13, 2024
Russian city calls for mass evacuations as floodwaters rise
ORENBURG, Russia — Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg called on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately on Friday due to rapidly rising flood waters after major rivers burst their banks due to a historic deluge of melting …
Posted on April 13, 2024
US: China strengthens Russian war machine with surging equipment sales
WASHINGTON — China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine, according to a …
Posted on April 12, 2024
Ukrainians honored for saving animals during war
Animal rights groups and political leaders are honoring volunteers and activists who are saving animals affected by the war in Ukraine. Among those being recognized is Maria Vronska, who runs a Kyiv-area shelter that cares for more than …
Posted on April 12, 2024
Italy urges Iran to show restraint over Israeli strike on consulate
ROME — Italy’s foreign affairs minister said Friday he spoke by telephone with his Iranian counterpart Friday to urge restraint amid fears of a strike on Israel from Tehran. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in a statement that he …
Posted on April 12, 2024
Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations with US deteriorate
DAKAR, Senegal — State television in Niger broadcast footage on Thursday of Russian military trainers arriving in the country aboard a plane equipped with military supplies to boost its air defenses amid deteriorating relations between Niger and the United …
Posted on April 12, 2024
Polish lawmakers work on lifting near-total abortion ban
WARSAW, Poland — Polish lawmakers voted Friday to continue work on proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion, a highly divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe. …
Posted on April 12, 2024
German chancellor heads to Beijing amid efforts to balance trade, geopolitical concerns
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will kick off a three-day visit to China Saturday, aiming to double down on Germany’s deep economic ties with China amid rising trade tension between Beijing and the European Union. Making his …
Posted on April 12, 2024
How Russia’s disinformation campaign seeps into US views
Washington — On a near daily basis, Scott Cullinane talks with members of Congress about Russia’s war in Ukraine. As a lobbyist for the nonprofit Razom, part of his job is to convince them of Ukraine’s need for greater …
Posted on April 12, 2024
Analysts: US military aid to allies would give US defense industry needed boost
As the Biden administration and the US Senate look to the US House to take up a bill for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, experts say U.S. allies are not the only ones in need of the …
Posted on April 11, 2024
Wife of Julian Assange: Biden’s comments mean case could be moving in right direction
London — The wife of Julian Assange said Thursday her husband’s legal case “could be moving in the right direction” after President Joe Biden confirmed the U.S. may drop charges against the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder. It came as supporters …
Posted on April 11, 2024
Russia deceives foreigners to work, fight on Ukraine front lines, analysts say
In Telangana state, India, a man is desperately trying to get his brother back from the front lines in Ukraine after he was duped into working for Russia during its invasion of the country. Experts explain why Russia …
Posted on April 11, 2024
Kyiv asks allies for help against alleged Russian abuse of Ukrainian POWs
Washington — While the debates around the U.S. aid to Ukraine focus on military assistance, Kyiv is asking Washington for support in another crucial area — locating POWs and civilian hostages held in Russia and their rehabilitation after they …
