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Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
RUDNINKAI, Lithuania - Lithuania on Monday began construction of a military base, which will accommodate up to 4,000 combat-ready German...
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe
MOSCOW - Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines,...
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Exclusive-Turkey's priority is fulfilling NATO responsibilities, defence minister says
ANKARA - Turkey wants to improve its ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), but its priority is fulfilling its...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
Resurgent far-right conjures Austria-Hungary headache for EU on Ukraine
VIENNA - The far-right favourites to win Austria's next election have forged an alliance with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban that could...
Aug 6, 20244 min read
It's a fish, it's a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam's canals
AMSTERDAM - A colourful parade of amphibious cars glided through Amsterdam's canals on Thursday, but it was the last time the event will...
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Exclusive-US, European lawmakers jointly condemn Venezuela's handling of election
WASHINGTON - The leaders of foreign affairs committees of the U.S. Congress and legislatures across Europe have joined to condemn the...
Aug 3, 20242 min read
G7 framework deal on $50 billion Ukraine loan seen in Oct, EU's Gentiloni says
RIO DE JANEIRO - The Group of Seven wealthy democracies are likely to have a framework deal for a Russian-asset-backed $50 billion loan...
Jul 25, 20242 min read
EU sues Germany, Italy for alleged discrimination against mobile workers
The European Commission said on Thursday it had decided to refer Germany and Italy to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over practices...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Mallorcans live in caravans as tourists snap up housing
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain - Pilar Hernando lives in a caravan on the outskirts of Palma de Mallorca and showers in the local sports...
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Factbox - Slovakia, Hungary threaten Ukraine with court fight over blocked oil
MOSCOW - Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to take Ukraine to court for blocking supplies of oil by Russian producer Lukoil via the...
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Analysis-NATO finds gaping holes in defences of Europe
BRUSSELS - The war in Ukraine and the looming U.S. presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this month but, away from...
Jul 24, 20246 min read
Slovakia gets first new F-16s to boost air defence
MALACKY, Slovakia - Slovakia received on Monday the first two of 14 new F-16 fighter jets that will replace Russian-made planes it had...
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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