Greece arrests Turk consular official on spy claim
Greece police detained a Turkish consular official on suspicion of spying, in a case likely to further strain troubled relations.
Category: Europe
Hungary guilty of breaking asylum rules,Top EU court ruling
Hungary broken EU laws on protecting vulnerable migrants and refugees by denying them a right to apply for asylum.
China ready to welcome WHO team to investigate origins of pandemic
China strongly opposed calls for an international inquiry, saying such calls are anti-China, but has been open to a WHO-led…
Turkish pilot denies helping Ghosn escape
A Turkish pilot accused of aiding Carlos Ghosn in his escape from Japan said he did not know former Nissan…
Britain Supreme Court gives green signal to Heathrow expansion
Britain Supreme Court ruling overturns previous court decision that had blocked plan on environmental grounds.
Pakistan shows serious concerns over imposition of sanctions on Turkey by US
Pakistan is deeply concerned on imposition of sanctions on Turkey by US over Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence…
Important facts related to Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine
Russia begun its official mass vaccination programme against COVID-19, using the country’s Sputnik V vaccine.
Boris Johnson plans to visit India,seeks investment
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson picks India for first bilateral visit in hope of boosting trade ties with countries further…
Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is 92 percent effective: Russia
Russia’s announcement follows Pfizer and BioNTech, which said their shot was also more than 90 percent effective.
Britain inquiry report says Catholic Church prioritised reputation over children
The Roman Catholic Church in Britain prioritised its own reputation over the welfare of vulnerable children for decades.
US and EU seeks ‘new transatlantic agenda’ in different areas
US and the EU need to forge a new transatlantic alliance in areas such as climate change and digital economy…
Russian deploy peacekeepers troops to Nagorno-Karabakh
Russian peacekeeping troops deployed to mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of a ceasefire deal to end six weeks of…
Boris Johnson’s treaty-breaking Brexit laws face defeat in parliament
Boris Johnson is expected to suffer a heavy defeat in parliament’s upper chamber over laws allowing him to breach Britain’s…
Major victory in fight against covid, Pfizer and BioNTech made vaccine
Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE have claimed that theirs coronavirus vaccine is 90-percent effective.
Russian PM recommends energy minister for deputy PM in cabinet reshuffle
Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin recommended promotion of Energy Minister to post of deputy PM as part of a second overhaul…
Turkey gives an impassive first reaction to Biden win
Turkish Vice President said it would not change relations although Ankara will keep pressing Washington on policy differences.
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump
Greta Thunberg Swedish climate activist hits back at US president Donald Trump over anger management taunt.
Spanish SC prosecutors open new investigation into former king
Spanish prosecutors have opened new preliminary investigation into former king Juan Carlos’ business dealings.
WHO-led COVID drug scheme doubles down on antibodies
WHO-led scheme to supply COVID-19 drugs to poor countries is betting on experimental monoclonal antibody treatments and steroids.
Russian new bill to expand Russian ex-presidents immunity
Russian ex-presidents immunity from criminal prosecution could be extended to any offences committed in their lifetimes.
COVID curbs prompt pushback as Brexit ‘godfather’ slams PM Johnson
COVID curbs has stirred resistance across Europe, with British politician who helped force a referendum on Brexit harnessing popular anger…
Edward Snowden seeks Russian passport for sake of future son
Edward Snowden and his wife are applying for Russian citizenship in order not to be separated from their future son…