19 held in Greece, Czech Republic for forgery, migrant smuggling
Sixteen people suspected of forgery of documents on a large scale and the smuggling of irregular migrants have been arrested
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Europe
Med migrant arrivals in Europe in 2016 pass 200 000 mark
An estimated 204 311 migrants and refugees had arrived in Europe this year via the Mediterranean Sea by May 30,
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Foreign minister: No reason for Poland to be punished
The Polish government is in dialogue with the European Commission and there is no reason for the country to be
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Greece rescues 29 migrants adrift at sea on journey to Italy
The Greek Coast Guard has pulled to safety 29 migrants afloat in a dinghy off the western island of Lefkada,
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Polish foreign minister: Missile shield in Poland poses no threat to Russia
President Vladimir Putin should know that the missile shield in Poland has no bearing on Russia’s security, Polish Foreign Minister
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Putin: Russia will respond to US missile shield in Europe
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin says he will respond to the defensive missile system the United States and its partners are
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Ukrainian pilot Savchenko’s ambitions could spark political turmoil
Just two days after being released from a Russian prison, pilot Nadiya Savchenko is capitalizing on her symbolic importance to
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Macedonian president Ivanov withdraws amnesty for 22 politicians
Macedonian president Gjorge Ivanov has decided to annul part of the amnesty, withdrawing the decision to pardon 22 political figures out
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Putin visits Greece for first time in 10 years
Russian president Vladimir Putin is on a working visit to Greece for the first time in 10 years, in the context
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