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Simplify MPs expenses to improve transparency, says campaignerTransparency experts have called for reform of the ‘complicated’ system governing MPs’ expenses in the EU. An investigation by Euronews found… 29/04 23:03 CET - Tags: European Union, Politics
Brexit campaign is told to focus on immigrationJust under two months to go “Focus on immigration” – Farage “Stay in and prosper” – Merkel Support for “Leave” campaign slightly ahead… 29/04 18:03 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, British politics, Brexit
European mobile roaming charges cut againEurope is another step closer to the end of mobile roaming charges from April 30. They are being cut again before disappearing altogether in just over a… 29/04 17:12 CET - Tags: European Union, Mobile Telephony
Berlin and Vienna pressure Rome to take responsibility for migrantsGermany’s interior minister said on Friday that migrants should no longer be able to get to northern Europe through the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia… 29/04 14:55 CET - Tags: Austria, European Union, Germany, Immigration, Italy, Refugees
The Brief from Brussels: UN’s Ban chides Austria over asylum policyThis is the Brief from Brussels: Euronews’ daily round-up of the biggest news stories that are making headlines in Europe’s capital and beyond. In this… 28/04 17:45 CET - Tags: Austria, European Union, Immigration, Refugees, Far-right
MEPs warn Turkey over visa dealMEPs have warned Turkey that they won’t just rubber-stamp a deal to give the country’s citizens visa-free travel in Europe. The debate took place on… 28/04 14:49 CET - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Immigration, Turkey
The Brief from Brussels: Greece faces another cash crunchThis is the Brief from Brussels: Euronews’ daily round-up of the biggest news stories that are making headlines in Europe’s capital and beyond. In this… 28/04 00:00 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, United Nations, OECD
Refugees refuse to budge from makeshift Idomeni border camp in GreeceGreek authorities are urging refugees to leave a makeshift Idomeni camp close to the border with the FYR of Macedonia border and move to official reception… 27/04 16:25 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Human Rights, FYR Macedonia, Borders, Illegal immigration
Greece is asking for an emergency Eurozone SummitAfter the deadlock in the negotiations between the greek government and the institutions, the greek government decided to request an emergency eurozone summit… 26/04 22:40 CET - Tags: EU Commission, EU Summit, European Union, Greece
The Brief from Brussels: Lux Leaks whistleblower faces trialThis is the Brief from Brussels: euronews’ daily round-up of the biggest news stories that are making headlines in Europe’s capital and beyond. In this… 26/04 00:00 CET - Tags: European Union, Brussels, Barack Obama
Merkel backs Turkey’s idea of ‘safe zones’ for refugees in SyriaThe Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu took German Chancellor Angela Merkel and EU Council president Donald Tusk on a tour of a refugee camp on… 24/04 01:47 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Turkey, Angela Merkel, Refugees
Obama urges young Britons to reject isolationism and xenophobiaBarack Obama called on young Britons to reject xenophobia and not to pull back from the world on Saturday, a day after warning the UK about the risks of… 23/04 14:16 CET - Tags: European Union, Barack Obama, United Kingdom, Politics, Brexit
Obama’s Brexit comments draw strong rebuttal from London Mayor Boris Johnson“Incoherent, inconsistent, hypocritical” – so says leading Leave campaigner Boris Johnson about President Barack Obama’s comments on Britain’s Brexit… 22/04 14:28 CET - Tags: European Union, Barack Obama, United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, British politics, Brexit
Exclusive: Greek PM says crisis nearly over, no more austerity neededThe Greek economy is just one step away from a recovery but needs debt relief, not further austerity, to overcome its crisis for good, Prime Minister Alexis… 21/04 20:02 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, IMF, Austerity, Greek economy, Alexis Tsipras
Turkey moves closer to EU visa-free travelTurkey is moving closer to being granted visa-free travel to the European Union. It could be in force by the end of June. The bloc’s executive, the … 21/04 04:06 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, EU-Turkey
EU proposes visa free travel for UkraineThe European Union is proposing visa-free travel of up to 90 days to Ukrainians. It is being seen as a reward to the country for making significant judicial… 21/04 01:36 CET - Tags: European Union, Ukraine
NATO-Russia Council holds talks after two yearsNATO has reopened informal talks with Russia for the first time in nearly two years. Diplomats met for over 90 minutes to discuss Ukraine and the situation… 20/04 16:48 CET - Tags: European Union, NATO, Russia, Diplomatic mission
Google hit with EU anti-trust charge over Android ‘dominance’The European Commission accused Google on Wednesday of unfairly trying to crush rivals to its Android smartphone operating system. Marghete Vestager issued… 20/04 15:21 CET - Tags: European Union, Internet, USA, Google, Europe, Justice
EU charges Google with abusing Android dominanceEuropean Union antitrust regulators accused Google on Wednesday (April 20) of abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system in deals with phone… 20/04 12:31 CET - Tags: European Union, USA, Google, Justice
Turkey must meet visa requirements, says EU’s JunckerTurkey must meet all the necessary criteria for visa-free travel in Europe, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday. The former… 19/04 18:22 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, Refugees, Humanitarian crisis
Brexit? What’s at stake for the UK and Europe in 6 graphicsAs Brits get ready to vote in a referendum that will change the fate of their country on the 23rd of June, we examined what a “Brexit” would mean for the… 19/04 11:12 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, David Cameron, Europe, Brexit
‘Permanently poorer’ Brexit warning from UK finance ministerYou will be “permanently poorer” – the warning to the people of Britain from the UK finance minister George Osborne if they choose to leave the European Union… 18/04 14:44 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, British politics, British economy, British GDP, Brexit
EU banks on deeper economic union – but at what cost?This edition of The Real Economy turns the spotlight on the hotly debated issue of deepening Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). What does it mean for… 18/04 12:51 CET - Tags: EU Budget, Euro, European Union, European politics, European economy, Brexit
Empowered or Not: Plan for Deepening EMUMaithreyi Seetharaman, euronews: Are you hearing any criticism of the fiscal board not having enough teeth, the Competition Board not making sense across 28… 18/04 12:50 CET - Tags: EU Commission, Euro, European Union, European politics
How strong is euro area monetary policyChristine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund “We don’t think that Central Banks are running out ammunition. What we believe is that… 18/04 12:48 CET - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, Christine Lagarde, European politics, European economy
Brexit: politicians for and againstOn Saturday, February 20th the UK Prime Minister David Cameron, after reaching an agreement with his European counterparts in Brussels finally announced that… 15/04 17:48 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, Brexit
EU referendum campaign kicks off in the UKThe EU referendum campaign has officially kicked off in Britain. Voters will decide on June 23rd if Britain should remain inside the EU. Both camps have… 15/04 17:39 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, David Cameron, British politics, Brexit
Kusturica accuses Soros over migration, says EU leadership is soviet styleGeorge Soros has helped spark Europe’s migration crisis through his vocal support for freedom of movement, Serbian film maker Emir Kusturica has… 15/04 17:10 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Cinema, Culture
Europe Weekly: MEPs tackle tax avoidance and terrorismIn this week’s edition of Europe Weekly: MEPs back a new law to share air passenger data between EU countries; the European Parliament vows to get tough with… 15/04 14:55 CET - Tags: European Union, Security, Tax evasion, Tax fraud, Panama Papers
Locked up in hell – inside Europe’s prisonsIn this episode, Insiders opens the gates of Europe’s prisons. Our reporter Lilia Rotoloni investigates from Italy, where 80 percent of prisons are over 100… 15/04 12:49 CET - Tags: European Union, France, Human Rights, Italy, Jail, Justice
Europe’s abortion rules – no single policyPoland is poised to restrict abortion rights and Italy has been censured by the Council of Europe over the issue. Does this mark a shift in attitudes… 14/04 16:48 CET - Tags: European Union, Women's rights, Abortion rights
Whistleblowers under threat? MEPs agree new rules on ‘trade secrets’EU lawmakers voted on Thursday to change the rules on protecting trade secrets in a move that critics believe could have a chilling effect on media… 14/04 15:19 CET - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Security, Panama Papers
ECB relieved as Eurozone announces flat inflation rateThe EU’s statistics agency has revealed that eurozone inflation has been flat in the year up to March. Eurozone inflation at zero percent in March… 14/04 13:49 CET - Tags: ECB, Euro, European Union, Eurozone, Inflation, European economy
Handing MPs cash lump sums for expenses ‘opens door to cheating’Exclusive: MPs across Europe are riding an “unaccountable” system of perks that entitles them to claim tens of thousands of euros a year, Euronews can… 13/04 09:06 CET - Tags: European Union, Politics
Eurosceptic MEP makes obscene gesture in parliamentActions can speak louder than words. And certainly the opinion of UK Conservative Syed Kamall was made pretty clear in the European parliament. Kamall’s… 12/04 19:03 CET - tag: European Union
EU tells big firms to be more transparent on taxEU regulators have called on major multinationals to be more transparent in their tax dealings. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, has… 12/04 17:18 CET - Tags: European Union, Taxes, Tax evasion, Tax fraud, Panama Papers
MEPs ready for airline data share voteMEPs could be about to force airlines to share air passenger data. The vote will be held in the European Parliament on Thursday. French Prime Minister… 12/04 16:22 CET - Tags: European Union, Security, Air transport
When is the EU referendum, What is Brexit and 8 other questions about the voteWith a referendum on the future of Britain’s membership of the European Union looming, voters are focusing on the practical aspects of how to have their… 12/04 15:41 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, Brexit
Who are the best-paid MPs in the European Union?Exclusive: Huge differences exist between MPs’ salaries and expenses across the EU with some countries paying their parliamentarians ten times more than… 12/04 08:08 CET - Tags: European Union, Politics
EU regulators mull new tax rules for major firmsEU regulators are mulling new rules on tax avoidance by major multinationals amid the fallout from the Panama Papers. Proposed legislation will be unveiled… 11/04 16:22 CET - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Tax evasion, Panama Papers
Dilemma for Dutch PM Rutte after voters reject EU-Ukraine partnership dealThe ball is in his court after the Netherlands rejected an EU partnership deal with Ukraine. But Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told reporters little on… 07/04 19:19 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum
Ukraine envoy calls Dutch vote ‘a referendum for eurosceptics’Dutch voters decided to reject a trade deal between the EU and Ukraine in a referendum held on Wednesday. Turnout was low, but it passed the 30 percent… 07/04 18:37 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum
Wine war: French ambassador summoned over Spanish truck attacksSpain’s Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s ambassador after French farmers hijacked Spanish trucks at the border and drained their cargo of wine. It… 07/04 18:04 CET - Tags: European Union, France, Agriculture, Spain
EU’s Moscovici urges tougher action on tax havensThe European Commission on Thursday renewed its vow to tackle global tax avoidance following the publication of the so-called Panama Papers. It made similar… 07/04 15:05 CET - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Banking secrecy, European politics, Financial scandal, Panama Papers
Ukraine: Disappointment at Dutch rejection of EU partnership dealThere was consternation in Kyiv on Thursday that closer ties with Europe have been dealt a blow by Dutch voters in a referendum which resoundingly rejected a… 07/04 10:54 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum, Netherlands politics
Dutch voters deal a blow to government in EU treaty referendumThe Dutch government may have to reconsider ratifying a treaty on closer European Union ties with Ukraine after voters rejected a partnership deal in a… 07/04 01:37 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum
EU reviews asylum rules in response to migrant crisisThe European Commission has made proposals to reform EU asylum rules in response to the chaotic arrival of over a million migrants and refugees last… 06/04 14:42 CET - Tags: European Union, Refugees
Greece ‘postpones’ next batch of migrant deportations to TurkeyGreece has postponed the return of the next group of migrants to Turkey until Friday, according to reports quoting at least one Turkish official. The… 05/04 22:14 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees
Dutch vote on Ukraine hints at trouble for the EUThe Netherlands is due to vote for or against the EU’s association agreement with Ukraine. Polls suggest Dutch may reject an EU-Ukraine treaty in… 05/04 22:13 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum
The Dutch vote that could spell more trouble for the EUUpdate: click to see latest on the referendum result While we hear a lot about the upcoming referendum on Britain’s EU membership, a separate public… 05/04 18:36 CET - Tags: European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum, Netherlands politics
Dutch referendum on Ukraine deal is ‘anti-European’, says Croatian MEPEuronews spoke to the head of the European Parliament’s delegation for EU-Ukraine relations ahead of the Dutch referendum. Andrej Plenković is a… 05/04 13:34 CET - Tags: Croatia, European Union, Netherlands, Ukraine, Referendum, Netherlands politics
UN seeks stronger safeguards for refugees in Greece and TurkeyThe European Commission says the aim of the EU’s deal with Turkey on migrants is to smash human trafficking rings – and replace chaotic, dangerous journeys by… 04/04 20:47 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Turkey, Refugees
Cyprus starts working week out of bailoutCyprus has kicked off the working week standing on its own two feet. Its EU bailout has officially finished, as it bounces back from financial turmoil that… 04/04 17:34 CET - Tags: Banking, Cyprus, ECB, European Union, IMF, Finance
Unemployment rate down in euro areaFigures just out show February’s unemployment rate in the euro area stood at 10.3 percent. That is down 0.1 percent on the previous month and is the lowest… 04/04 14:14 CET - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, Unemployment, Jobs, Europe
Questions over whether Turkey and Greece are ready for controversial return of migrantsJust hours before the controversial EU-Turkey migrant deal is due to fully come into force, there are still questions about whether Greece and Turkey are… 03/04 16:33 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees
Turkey is sending Syrian refugees back to war zone, claims AmnestyIs Turkey a safe country for Syrian refugees? Amnesty International doesn’t think so. And with Europe’s deal on returning migrants there taking effect… 01/04 21:11 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees
India and EU to push ahead with strategic partnershipIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brussels on Wednesday hoping to end a deadlock over a proposed free trade agreement that stalled four years… 30/03 18:36 CET - Tags: European Union, India, International trade agreements
Protesting migrants demand FYROM border is re-openedLet us through. The message from migrants stranded at a makeshift Greek camp near the border with the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia. Hundreds have… 28/03 01:07 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Borders, Refugees, Humanitarian crisis
Greece steps up efforts to clear Idomeni camp, but many reluctant to leaveThe Greek authorities on Friday evening began transporting refugees and migrants from the sprawling settlement in the border town of Idomeni to established… 26/03 21:39 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Refugees
EU ministers call for strengthening of Europe’s external borders in wake of Brussels attacksEU interior and justice ministers held a crisis meeting in Brussels on Thursday to establish a joint response following the deadly terror attacks in… 24/03 20:22 CET - Tags: European Union, Security, Brussels, Bomb blast, Brussels attacks
Gunmen attack EU mission in BamakoAt least one gunman was killed and two suspects arrested in an attack on a hotel in Mali’s capital Bamako. The building had been converted into a base for a… 21/03 23:03 CET - Tags: European Union, Mali, Military, Attack, UN
Brexit ‘could cost UK billions’ says Confederation of British IndustryThe British government has fresh ammunition in its campaign to keep the UK in the European Union. New research claims the so-called Brexit could cost its… 21/03 13:22 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, British economy, Brexit
Refugees could be returned from Greece to Turkey as soon as Sunday under new EU dealEU leaders and Turkey’s prime minister have approved a controversial deal on refugees which will see all migrants arriving in Greece from Sunday onwards being… 18/03 19:56 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees
EU and Turkey agree migrant dealA deal has reportedly been agreed in Brussels between EU leaders and Turkey aimed at resolving the continuing migrant crisis. There are no substantive… 18/03 16:37 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, Refugees
Fighting talk for the EU from Turkey’s president“Dancing in a minefield” As Turkey’s Prime Minister meets EU leaders in Brussels, there is fighting talk from the country’s president. Recep… 18/03 14:30 CET - Tags: European Union, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, PKK
EU leaders begin negotiations on controversial refugee dealEU leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a decisive summit to stop more refugees and migrants coming into Europe. The controversial draft deal would… 17/03 17:39 CET - Tags: EU Summit, European Union, Immigration, EU-Turkey, Refugees
European leaders arrive in Brussels for EU-Turkey summitDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has told reporters outside an EU-Turkey summit in Brussels that they have to reach an agreement. As leaders arrived for the… 17/03 15:57 CET - Tags: EU Summit, European Union, Immigration, Turkey
Europe leads the way in the world’s happiest countriesIt is a crisp spring day in the Yorkshire Dales. Nature is starting to waken to a new season. The air is fresh and the sun has a hint of heat. It is… 17/03 11:43 CET - Tags: European Union, Health, Society
Hungary: PM Orban blames refugees for undermining Christian EuropeHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has used an annual rally marking Revolution Day to attack the European Union’s migration policy. To a mixed crowd of… 15/03 23:51 CET - Tags: European Union, Hungary, Education, Protest, Viktor Orbán
Cyprus objections could derail EU‒Turkey migrant dealCyprus said on Tuesday it won’t back any acceleration of negotiations for Turkey’s EU membership, jeopardising an accord between the EU and Ankara. The … 15/03 16:27 CET - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Donald Tusk, Refugees, Humanitarian crisis, Nicos Anastasiades
Greece buckles under migrant pressureGreece is buckling as migrants exert unprecedented pressure on Greek resources. Refugees continue to stream across the Aegean Sea from Turkey, but the… 15/03 15:11 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Refugees, Humanitarian crisis
Belgian farmers protest – nocommentBelgian farmers demonstrated in Brussels demanding price regulation for milk and pork, during a meeting of European agriculture ministers in the Belgian… 15/03 12:42 CET - Tags: Belgium, European Union, Agriculture, Protest
Spain hits out at Turkey migration ‘deal’Spain hit out on Monday at a German-brokered migration deal with Turkey that will be debated by EU leaders later this week. Chancellor Angela Merkel… 14/03 14:32 CET - Tags: European Union, Human Rights, Turkey, Spain, Summit, German politics
Greece steps up efforts to get migrants into sheltered campsGreece is stepping up emergency efforts to help the scores of migrants and refugees now trapped in the country. Around three-thousand people have been moved… 12/03 23:29 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, FYR Macedonia, Refugees
Protests at Idomeni as Greece plans to relocate stranded refugeesCompared to the chaotic scenes Idomeni has witnessed recently, one operation to distribute items to refugees on Saturday unfolded in a relatively orderly… 12/03 14:38 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Refugees, Migrants: the long journey
EU and Cuba normalise relations ahead of historic Obama visitJust days before President Obama visits Cuba, the European Union has normalised relations with the Communist-run island. Hosted by President Raul Castro in… 12/03 09:44 CET - Tags: Cuba, European Union, Economy, International trade, Raul Castro, Federica Mogherini
European rights body accuses Polish government of undermining democracyA European rights body has accused Poland’s conservative government of undermining democracy. Legal experts at the Council of Europe, a non-EU body, said… 11/03 18:11 CET - Tags: European Union, Poland, Law, Constitution
Belgium says Europeans not welcome if they don’t take on workIn the heart of Europe, Belgium is home to more than a million immigrants out of a total population of 11 million. Around 70% are from other EU member… 11/03 11:29 CET - Tags: Belgium, European Union, Belgian politics, Freedom of movement and travel
EU Media Programme celebrates 25th anniversaryDesigned to boost Europe’s film and audiovisual industries while protecting its cultural diversity, the European Union’s MEDIA Programme is marking its 25… 11/03 11:24 CET - Tags: European Union, Cinema, Anniversary, European politics
Manna from Brussels: How to get EU funding for your projectThis week UTalk question comes from Viktor in Budapest: “How can I apply for EU funding grants? What conditions do I need to meet?” Providing the answers… 11/03 07:08 CET - Tags: European Union, Business, European politics, European economy
OHCHR expresses concern over EU-Turkey draft deal on migrantsA UN human rights agency has said it is concerned over the legality expressed apprehension over a draft deal to return migrants from certain EU nations to… 11/03 04:42 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees, Illegal immigration
EU ministers cool on Turkey ‘deal’EU interior ministers gave a cool reaction on Thursday to a tentative deal with Turkey that would see visa restrictions eased in return for stemming the flow… 10/03 18:09 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees
Is the European Union doomed?This is the final episode of ‘The Network’, euronews’ hard talk with a matrix of newsmakers. The headlines: Nearly 60 years on, the European Union is in… 10/03 12:46 CET - Tags: European Union, Borders, Refugees, Schengen Area, European politics, Brexit
UN questions legality of controversial EU-Turkey migration dealThe United Nations and Amnesty International have raised concerns that the EU’s proposed migration deal with Turkey could be illegal. They are worried that it… 09/03 01:14 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees, UNHCR
The plight of refugees in Idomeni on the border with FYROMThey wait together in hope at midnight. But the refugees don’t know if and when the border guards will call them forward and give them a chance to pursue… 08/03 17:52 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, FYR Macedonia, Refugees
EU’s migrant pact “not consistent with international law”, says UNHCRUnited Nations High Commission for Refugees says it has deep concerns about the EU’s proposed agreement to solve its migrant crisis. The agency says the… 08/03 16:01 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees, UNHCR
Brexit battle reaches Britain’s central bankBank of England Governor Mark Carney has been appearing before eurosceptic UK lawmakers, defending his view that Britain leaving the European Union could hit… 08/03 14:56 CET - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Brexit
Turkey needs something in return for migrant deal, says Ankara’s envoy to EUThe tentative deal struck between the EU and Turkey has drawn criticism from NGOs, the UN and across the political spectrum. But just how will it be… 08/03 14:35 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees
EU leaders ‘turning a blind eye’ to Turkey’s press crackdownBrussels’ failure to tackle Turkey over press freedom shows EU leaders have dropped the idea of Ankara becoming a member of the bloc, it’s been… 08/03 12:59 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Press freedom
Turkey demands more cash and faster visa-free travel for migrant helpTurkey is offering to step up its help to tackle Europe’s migrant crisis, but it wants more money and faster visa-free travel. Ankara is reportedly… 07/03 18:48 CET - Tags: European Union, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees, Turkish politics, Illegal immigration
[COMMENT]: how Europe can turn its migrant crisis into an opportunityThis article was written for euronews by Alexis Kouros, Editor-in-Chief of the Helsinki Times. Euronews does not endorse the views held by third-party… 07/03 11:56 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Migrants: the long journey
Migration and media freedom top agenda at EU-Turkey summitEU leaders are in Brussels on Monday to take another stab at solving the continent’s migration crisis. The summit is expected to formally declare closed the… 07/03 11:45 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Turkey, EU-Turkey, Refugees, Ahmet Davutoglu
Bottleneck of thousands of migrants in Greece adds to urgency at EU-Turkey summitThe bottleneck of more than 13,000 migrants at the Greek-Macedonian border has added to the urgency at an EU-Turkey summit taking place in Brussels today… 07/03 09:54 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees, Syria
EU leaders torn over needing Turkish help with migration crisisEuropean Union leaders are hoping Turkey will step up to the mark at today’s summit in Brussels and hold back migrants trying to get to Europe. The talks… 07/03 01:25 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Turkey, Refugees
Migrant crisis: Greece urged to declare state of emergencyGreece has been urged to declare a state of emergency on its border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia where some 12,000 migrants and refugees are… 05/03 18:27 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Refugees, Humanitarian crisis
Refugee children hit hardest by Greek-Macedonian border limboWith some 12,000 migrants massed at the Greek-Macedonian border, the most vulnerable residents of the makeshift refugee camp there are suffering the… 05/03 16:08 CET - Tags: European Union, Greece, Immigration, Refugees, Protection of children, Humanitarian crisis
Europe Weekly: EU on ‘cusp’ of migrant humanitarian crisisIn this edition of Europe Weekly, the migrant crisis once again dominates the headlines. With border restrictions along the Balkan route and a bottleneck… 04/03 15:59 CET - Tags: Border Controls, European Union, Greece, Immigration, Refugees, Illegal immigration
Switzerland reveals plans to cut down on immigration amid EU rowSwitzerland on Friday unveiled tough draft legislation to impose unilateral curbs on immigration should it fail to agree with the European Union by early next… 04/03 14:07 CET - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Switzerland
Know your rights when your company sends you to work in the EUThis week’s question on UTalk comes from Isabelle in Toulouse, France: “Why does the EU regulation on seconded workers regularly stir controversy in member… 04/03 07:14 CET - Tags: European Union, Economy, Borders, Jobs, European politics
No sign Balkan border measures have cut refugee arrivals yet, says UNHCRGreece has borne the brunt of the arrivals from the Middle East, with many refugees and migrants making the journey from Turkey in makeshift boats. Athens… 03/03 23:05 CET - Tags: Balkans, European Union, Greece, Immigration, FYR Macedonia, Europe