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Serbia releases from custody a Kosovo Serb leader suspected of a role in ambush of Kosovo policemen
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A court in Serbia on Wednesday released from a brief detention a Kosovo Serb leader who has been linked to a clash with Kosovo security forces in which four people died, sending tensions soaring in the volatile region. Milan Radoicic, a politician and...
Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia on Monday announced it would reject an installment of funds sent by Europe to help the debt-ridden country patrol the Mediterranean Sea as migrant boat crossings spike to levels not seen in several years. President Kais Saied on Monday accused the...
EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced plans on Tuesday to better protect its cutting-edge technologies from foreign snooping that might threaten its economy and security in the wake of repeated warnings that the bloc needs to “de-risk” its relations with China. ...
EU announces new aid package to Ethiopia, the first since the war in the Tigray region ended
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The European Union has pledged assistance worth 650 million euros to Ethiopia, nearly three years after it cut direct aid to the East African country over atrocities committed in a bloody civil war. Jutta Urpilainen, the EU commissioner for international...
EU demands answers from Poland about visa fraud allegations
BRUSSELS (AP) — Poland must clarify allegations that its consulates in Africa and Asia sold temporary work visas to migrants for thousands of dollars each in a scheme that could undermine free travel in Europe, a senior European Union official said Tuesday. European Commission...
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports
LONDON (AP) — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The company wants to charge...
A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said Tuesday, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefitting from speedier procedures. The deal means that grain inspections will...
Europe Union's top diplomat dismisses concern about bloc's long-term support for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union’s foreign policy chief on Monday led a delegation of top diplomats on an unannounced visit to Kyiv and dismissed concerns about political tension in the bloc over its long-term support for Ukraine's fight against Russia. Though largely...
Europe celebrates another big Ryder Cup win at home in Rome
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy referred to that “Miracle in Medinah” as a happy accident, a Ryder Cup that Europe was never meant to win because the matches favor the home team. In the month leading to Rome, he considered a road Ryder Cup win among the biggest feats in golf. ...
Europe's anti-corruption group says Cyprus must hold politicians more accountable amid distrust
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Council of Europe’s anti-corruption group said Monday that Cyprus needs to hold those at the highest echelons of executive power and law enforcement more accountable to counter an overwhelming public perception of widespread corruption. The Council of...
