European Politics
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Turkey Detains Dozens Ahead of May Day as Crackdown Targets Journalists and Opposition
Istanbul prosecutors issued warrants for 62 people, detaining 39 in the city and nearby Kocaeli. Raids targeted opposition newspapers and la
EU Warns Israel It May Sanction Those Involved in Stolen Ukrainian Grain Trade
A Russian shadow fleet vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain has arrived in Haifa, prompting the EU to warn Israel it is ready to sanction
European Parliament Urges EU-Wide Consent-Based Definition of Rape
The European Parliament has approved a resolution calling for an EU-wide definition of rape based on the absence of freely given consent. Th
Miners' Hunger Strike in Ankara Enters Second Week Over Unpaid Wages
Miners in Ankara have been on hunger strike for two weeks, demanding months of unpaid wages and an end to alleged rights violations. The pro
Iran Protesters and Execution Claims: What the Evidence Shows
US President Donald Trump claimed eight Iranian women protesters were sentenced to execution, but independent rights groups say only one has
Austrian Man Goes on Trial for Alleged Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot
The trial of Beran A., accused of planning an IS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert, begins in Wiener Neustadt. He faces up to
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Calls Snap Election for May Amid Energy Concerns
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela has called an early general election for May 30, seeking a fourth consecutive term for his Labour party.
Macron Revives Eurobonds Push as Energy Crisis Strains EU Unity
Emmanuel Macron has revived the push for Eurobonds to tackle Europe's energy crisis. The proposal faces scepticism from Brussels and norther
King Charles III's US State Visit Highlights Strained UK-US Ties
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US indep
Ukraine Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Alleged Stolen Grain Shipment to Haifa
Ukraine has summoned Israel's ambassador over a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv warns of dipl
Netanyahu Insists Military Action Still Needed Against Hezbollah's Rockets and Drones
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hezbollah's 122mm rockets and drones remain a central threat requiring military action. Leba
Fact Check: Can Spain's Regularised Migrants Move to Other EU Countries?
Spain's one-year work permit for regularised migrants allows residence and work only in Spain, not other EU states. Short Schengen visits ar