1370 migrant and refugee deaths in Med so far in 2016 – IOM
A total of 1370 migrants and refugees had died on Mediterranean routes to Europe by May 21 2016, a figure
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Greece: Evacuation of Idomeni refugee ‘camp’ begins
Greek authorities began the evacuation of the informal refugee camp in Idomeni at dawn Tuesday. At least four hundred police
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Greek MPs pass new spending cuts, tax hikes
Greek lawmakers on Sunday approved fresh spending cuts and tax hikes demanded by European creditors in exchange for a new
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Fears mount over European air security
Security at European airports is coming under urgent scrutiny as mystery continues to surround the cause of the EgyptAir crash.
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EU ministers back emergency system to suspend visa-free travel
European Union ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed on a mechanism aimed at suspending visa-free travel for foreign nationals abusing
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Nato welcomes Montenegro; Russia threatens sanctions
NATO officially invited Montenegro to become its 29th member Thursday, angering Russia, which already is threatening sanctions against what it
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Turkey’s governing party unveils Binali Yildirim as prime minister
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party announced on May 19 Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications Minister Binali Yıldırım as the
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European Commission gives Poland ultimatum over constitutional crisis
Poland was given time to Monday, May 23 to undertake measures to solve its constitutional tribunal crisis, or the commission
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Macedonia’s parliament postpones June 5 elections
The Republic of Macedonia’s governing coalition parties, VMRO-DPMNE and BDI (Democratic Union for Integration), voted in parliament on May 18
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