Category: Європа
Posted on November 29, 2018
Trump Under Pressure to Take Forceful Line With Putin at G20
Until the Russian attack Sunday on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea, the White House and the Kremlin had at least been agreed on one thing: the agenda for Saturday’s scheduled face-to-face between U.S. President Donald Trump and …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Ruling Party Candidate Leads in Georgia Presidential Runoff
Preliminary results from Georgia’s presidential runoff showed the ruling party-backed candidate, who favours balancing the ex-Soviet republic’s relations with Moscow and the West, leading her rival who advocates a stronger pro-Western line. Figures from the Central Election Commission …
Posted on November 29, 2018
UK Government to Face Challenges to May’s Brexit Plan in Parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid to win approval for her Brexit deal will have to overcome attempts to block or change it by rival lawmakers on Dec. 11, a proposed format for the debate published on Wednesday …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Kosovo President: Defining Borders Will Help Solve Disputes with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says defining the borders between Kosovo and Serbia is a key step toward easing tensions between the two nations. Border talks come 10 years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Kosovo has been recognized …
Posted on November 28, 2018
EU’s Climate Chief Calls for Bloc to Go for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
The European Union’s climate chief on Tuesday called on the bloc to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the most ambitious path in a long-term strategy due to be announced Wednesday. With President Donald Trump pulling …
Posted on November 28, 2018
Ties with West in Focus in Georgian Presidential Run-off
Ex-Soviet Georgia votes in a presidential election runoff on Wednesday that pits a candidate backed by the ruling party who favors a policy balancing ties with Moscow and the West against a rival who advocates a stronger pro-Western …
Posted on November 28, 2018
May Pitches Brexit Deal to Scotland Ahead of Crucial Vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May will take her Brexit sales pitch to Scotland on Wednesday, where she will likely face an uphill struggle to convince skeptical voters of the benefits of her deal for businesses and the fishing …
Posted on November 27, 2018
Soul of Africa: The Migrant Footballers Winning Over Hearts in Spain
Young footballers around the world dream of following in their heroes’ footsteps and going to Europe to play for top teams like Barcelona. A group of mainly African migrants has taken a first step, with the help of …
Posted on November 27, 2018
Ukraine Imposes Martial Law for 30 Days
Ukraine’s parliament voted Monday to impose martial law for 30 days as tensions spiked between Kyiv and Moscow. The action comes after Russian coast guard ships rammed and fired on three Ukrainian naval vessels Sunday in the Black …
Posted on November 27, 2018
UK’s May Fights to Sell Brexit Deal to Skeptical Country
Prime Minister Theresa May made a blunt appeal to skeptical lawmakers Monday to back her divorce deal with the European Union: It isn’t perfect, but it’s all there is, and the alternative is a leap into the unknown. …
Posted on November 26, 2018
On Cyber Monday, Pope Urges Generosity, not Consumerism
Pope Francis says the “sickness of consumerism” is the enemy of generosity as he called for the faithful to give a little something to the poor. Francis made the comments during his morning homily Monday, so-called Cyber …
Posted on November 26, 2018
Macron Feels Diesel Tax Anger After Paris ‘Battle Scenes’
French President Emmanuel Macron, caught off guard by violent demonstrations against diesel tax hikes, warned his cabinet on Monday that the protests could tarnish France’s image and said the government needed to listen to voter anger. The 10 …
Posted on November 26, 2018
FIFA Urges Tough Line on Iran for Banning Women Fans
FIFA-appointed human rights experts want the soccer body to set Iran a deadline for ending a ban on women attending games. The FIFA Human Rights Advisory Board says “FIFA should be explicit” giving the Iranian soccer federation a …
Posted on November 26, 2018
On UN Day, Thousands Protest Violence Against Women
Protesters in cities across Europe and elsewhere marked the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Sunday, with tens of thousands turning out in Madrid and demonstrators in Istanbul greeted by tear gas. Hundreds …
Posted on November 25, 2018
France Braces for Economic Blow from ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will meet retailers and insurers on Monday to assess the economic impact of nationwide protests against rising fuel costs, he said on Sunday. Protesters clad in fluorescent jackets, dubbed “yellow vests,” have …
Posted on November 25, 2018
British Lawmakers Warn They Will Vote Against Brexit Deal
It took Britain’s Theresa May and 27 other European Union leaders just 40 minutes to sign the Brexit deal after two years of tortuous negotiations, but the trials and tribulations of Britain’s withdrawal agreement approved Sunday in Brussels …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Italian Pasta Company Works to Improve Global Staple
Countries around the world have their own versions of pasta. In Germany there is spaetzle, in Greece there is orzo, throughout Asia there are dishes with noodles, and in Latin America you can find countless variations of spaghetti …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Global Catholic Nuns Urge Reporting of Sex Abuse to Police
The Catholic Church’s global organization of nuns has denounced the “culture of silence and secrecy” surrounding sexual abuse in the church and is urging sisters who have been abused to report the crimes to police and their superiors. …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Thousands in Europe Protest Violence Against Women
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Europe on Saturday against sexist violence, with more than 30,000 turning out in Paris, where a separate protest against rising fuel prices brought clashes. Anti-violence rallies across France drew around 50,000 people …
Posted on November 24, 2018
Talk of Kosovo Land Deals Stokes New Worries
The stone steps leading into the medieval church where Serbian Orthodox worshipers enter are worn. In the half-light of the interior, some pilgrims reverentially lean on or drape themselves across the tomb of King Stefan Dečanski, considered by …
Posted on November 24, 2018
Police Turn Tear Gas, Water on French Fuel-Tax Protest
Police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters in Paris who are angry over rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies, the second weekend of “yellow vest” protests that have caused disruption across …
Posted on November 24, 2018
Amnesty: French Terror Laws Break ‘Basic Principles of Justice’
French terror laws are contradicting basic principles of justice, according to Amnesty International. The group argues that legislation introduced to replace the state of emergency following recent terror attacks places undue restrictions on terror suspects before they have …
Posted on November 23, 2018
France Asks: Should ex-Colonizers Give Back African Art?
From Senegal to Ethiopia, artists, governments and museums are eagerly awaiting a report commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron on how former colonizers can return African art to Africa. The study by French art historian Bénédicte Savoy and …
Posted on November 23, 2018
Pope Taps Experts, US Cardinal to Help Prep for Abuse Summit
Pope Francis named the Vatican’s top sex abuse investigator and a close U.S. ally to an organizing committee for a February abuse prevention summit whose stakes have grown after the Holy See blocked U.S. bishops from taking action …
Posted on November 23, 2018
Russia, Japan, Azerbaijan Battle to Host 2025 World Expo
Cities in Russia, Japan and Azerbaijan are about to find out which one of them gets to host the 2025 World Expo, an event expected to draw millions of visitors and showcase the local economy and culture. The …
Posted on November 23, 2018
US Accuses Iran of Failing to Declare Chemical Weapons
Iran has not declared all its chemical weapons capabilities to the global chemical warfare watchdog in The Hague, in breach of international agreements, the U.S. ambassador to the organization said Thursday. Ambassador Kenneth Ward told the Organization for …
