IOM: Refugee arrivals in Europe down sharply but deaths up
The number of refugees and migrants arriving in Europe has fallen sharply this year but migration to the continent has
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European leaders meet to tackle illegal migration
European leaders gathered in Vienna Saturday to discuss how to better fortify the European Union’s outer borders against illegal migration
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Kremlin reportedly planning to revive KGB-style security behemoth
The Russian newspaper Kommersant, citing unnamed sources, reported this week that before the next presidential election, scheduled for March 2018,
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A 13-euro entry fee for the EU?
The EU is planning to massively increase its border controls. Those who want to enter have to register, or apply
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Attacker shot outside Israeli embassy in Turkey
A knife-wielding attacker was shot by Turkish police outside the Israeli Embassy in Ankara Wednesday before he could harm anyone,
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European Commission rules Poland has to suspend new retailer tax
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Poland’s new retailer tax and issued an injunction stating that Poland has
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Putin’s party retains power in Sunday’s parliamentary elections
Early election results show Russia’s ruling party has won Sunday’s parliamentary election, amid reports of election violations and visible voter
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NGOs slam Hungarian government over ‘resettlement quota’ referendum
It anyone would poll pedestrians about the quality of a restaurant, they could ask “Do you like this place, where
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Strike to halt operations at Greek ports on September 22 and 23
A 48-hour strike is to halt operations at Greece’s seaports on September 22 and 23, a time during which many
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