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TUI shifts destination focus over security concerns in Turkey and North Africa

Tour operator TUI is to develop new destinations as bookings drop to countries like Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia after terrorist attacks.

Italy

Venice Carnival climax triggers tightened anti-terror surveillance

Security has been stepped up in Venice as Carnival celebrations reach their climax. Increased surveillance will surround Tuesday’s final day of

Germany

Cologne Carnival celebrations to be closely monitored by police

It’s a time of celebration, with parties across the city. But this year’s Women’s Day Carnival in Cologne will take place under heightened security

Italy

Venice carnival goers asked to lift masks for security

It may be a tradition dating back to the 11th century but masks had to be lifted upon police request at this year’s famous carnival in Venice

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World News

Human Rights: affected by fear?

Terrorist attacks and migrant flows have led to human rights being curtailed

Germany

119 billion euros for German Army

The decision comes after criticism of the material German forces used abroad

Libya

Libyan officials struggle to control ISIL-induced oil terminal blaze

Emergency services are struggling to control a blaze at an oil terminal in Libya. ISIL militants attacked the facility on Thursday, January 21. Five

World News

Tusk gives the EU two months to 'save Schengen'

EU chief Donald Tusk says the bloc has "no more than two months" to solve the migrant crisis and save its passport-free Schengen zone.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso attack: 23 dead, of 18 nationalities - correspondent

Burkina Faso’s President Kaboré has condemned the attack on the Splendid Hotel as “cowardly and vile.” With the news of multiple operations taking

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso siege: women among dead attackers, all operations over

Operation at Splendid Hotel and Hotel Yibi both over At least 126 hostages released At least 23 people dead President condemns attack Four suspected

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: siege over, four Islamists killed, 'including two women'

Operations over at both Splendid Hotel and Hotel Yibi At least 126 hostages released At least 23 people dead President condemns attack Four suspected

Burkina Faso

Security forces in Burkina Faso storm hotel to free hostages taken by suspected Islamic militants - reports of 20 dead

Security forces in the West African country of Burkina Faso have launched an assault on a hotel in the capital where a number of hostages were being

Indonesia

Indonesia beefs up police presence after Jakarta blasts

The president of Indonesia Joko Widodo has ordered more police at hotels, airports, shopping centres across the country after Thursday’s (January 14)

France

Safety on the slopes: skiiers taught avalanche awareness

The deadly avalanche in the French Alps (January 13), which has claimed the lives of three people, is a reminder of how dangerous the mountains can

My Europe Series

Owning a gun in the EU

This week U-talk fields a question from Thomas in Paris : “How does the European Union currently regulate the private purchase and ownership of

World News

Dutch call for greater sharing of intelligence

An international meeting at the Europol HQ in the The Hague has heard a call for greater sharing of intelligence across borders including lists of

Turkey

Turkey imposes visa requirements on Syrians arriving by air and sea from third countries

It is already reported that some 400 Syrians transiting through Beirut were refused boarding on two flights

Iraq

Iraqi forces hold Ramadi as ISIL launch major counter attacks

Iraqi forces continue to bolster their positions in Ramadi after reclaiming the shattered Iraqi city from ISIL on Monday. Terrified families emerge

World News

Death trade Turkish police seize fake life jackets destined for migrants

Police in Turkey have seized over a thousand fake life jackets destined for migrants crossing the Aegean Sea into Greece.

Germany

German Chancellery cordoned off amid security fears

Police in Berlin cordoned off the German Federal Chancellery, the office of Angela Merkel, after a suspicious package was discovered.