European Union (EU)
EU allows Iran’s state carrier to resume flights in bloc
Business
June 17, 2016
EU allows Iran’s state carrier to resume flights in bloc
Iran's state airline, which has just reached an agreement with Boeing Co to purchase new jetliners, can resume flights in…
Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties: Putin
World
June 17, 2016
Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia did not hold a grudge against the European Union and was ready to…
Despite Brexit noise and migrant woes, Turkey committed to EU ties
Middle East
June 16, 2016
Despite Brexit noise and migrant woes, Turkey committed to EU ties
Turkey remains committed to closer ties with the European Union despite strains in the relationship, and wants to deepen a…
Belgian police alerted to IS fighters en route to Europe
Middle East
June 15, 2016
Belgian police alerted to IS fighters en route to Europe
Belgian police have received an anti-terror alert warning that a group of Islamic State fighters recently left Syria en route…
Turkey approves law among final hurdles for EU visa deal
World
May 4, 2016
Turkey approves law among final hurdles for EU visa deal
Turkey's parliament has approved a law on setting up a panel to monitor discipline for law enforcement officials, one of…
EU set to drive forward visas for Turks in migrant deal
Middle East
May 1, 2016
EU set to drive forward visas for Turks in migrant deal
Despite deep public misgivings in some countries, the European Union will this week drive forward a plan to grant Turks…
Chernobyl is symbol of shaky EU-Ukraine ties
World
April 28, 2016
Chernobyl is symbol of shaky EU-Ukraine ties
Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant blew up exactly 30 years ago. Since April 26, 1986, European peers have poured millions…
Don’t pressure Britain before EU vote, German foreign minister warns
World
April 28, 2016
Don’t pressure Britain before EU vote, German foreign minister warns
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cautioned on Thursday against piling pressure on Britain in the run-up to the country's referendum…
Obama calls on British people not to vote to leave the EU
World
April 22, 2016
Obama calls on British people not to vote to leave the EU
U.S. President Barack Obama made an impassioned appeal on Friday for Britain to remain in the European Union, saying membership…
Turkey meets less than half of EU visa waiver terms: EU official
Middle East
April 21, 2016
Turkey meets less than half of EU visa waiver terms: EU official
Turkey has met fewer than half the conditions for its citizens to be granted early visa-free travel to the European…