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EU visa block threatens EU-Turkey migrant deal

May 4, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Turkey

Turkish citizens could soon benefit from visa-free travel to Europe, as part of the deal between the EU and Ankara

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30 years on, Chernobyl still leaks radiation

April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Ukraine

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, when an explosion at the power plant near the town

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EU-Turkey deal leaves refugees stranded in Greece

March 20, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Greece, Turkey

The deal struck Friday between the European Union and Turkey to try to end the flow of migrants to Europe,

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Balkan migrants fear deportation as Germany tightens asylum laws

January 25, 2016January 29, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe migrant crisis, Kosovo

Germany is tightening its migration laws in response to the huge numbers of refugees arriving on its borders, with several

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Cross-border terrorism puts Europe’s passport-free travel in doubt

November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews

The fallout from the Islamic State group’s terror attacks in Paris has put the future of Europe’s passport-free travel area,

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Bitter campaign heats up in Turkey ahead of snap election

October 29, 2015 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Turkey

Turkey will hold its second general election of this year November 1, after the ruling AK party failed to gain

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Security threats drive deep polarisation in Turkey ahead of election

October 25, 2015 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Turkey

In squares and shopping malls across Istanbul, rival parties have set up election stalls to try to lure in undecided

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Turkey press freedom seen as under serious threat

October 22, 2015 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Turkey

Freedom of the press in Turkey is under serious threat, according to a coalition of global media rights groups who

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Hungary criticised for handling of refugees

October 9, 2015 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Hungary

Amnesty International has accused Hungary of breaking multiple international and European human rights laws in its handling of the refugee crisis.

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