Tag: Eastern Europe
Turkey welcomes back tourists, hopes to recoup losses
ANTALYA, Turkey — At the Ananas Hotel on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, the rooms were cleaned, the pool filled and the sun loungers distanced, as...
Russia in showdown with UN and West over aid to Syria
UNITED NATIONS — Russia previewed a showdown with the United Nations, United States and Western nations Wednesday over the delivery of humanitarian aid to...
EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law
BRUSSELS — Several European Union leaders insisted Thursday that discrimination must not be tolerated in the 27-nation bloc, setting the scene for a heated...
Russia says it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW — Russia will be ready to fire to hit to protect its borders, a senior diplomat warned Thursday in the wake of a...
Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — With a few minutes remaining in Sweden’s chaotic European Championship match against Poland, Janne Andersson decided to have some fun...
After long France wait, Benzema has another chance to score
BUDAPEST, Hungary — After ending a nearly six-year wait for an international goal, Karim Benzema could score again as soon as Monday.
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Luxembourg’s leader fears for minors over Hungary LGBT law
BRUSSELS — Xavier Bettel is a jaunty, sharply-dressed man with a keen sense of humor who leads one of Europe's smallest but richest countries....
Germany preparing for ‘next games’ despite mixed Euro 2020
MUNICH — After reaching the knockout stage of European Championship, Germany is looking at ways to cut down on mistakes.
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Closed trial begins for Belarus opposition leader’s husband
KYIV, Ukraine — A closed trial for the husband of Belarus’ opposition leader began Thursday at a jail in the city of Gomel. Siarhei...
Myanmar’s junta leader attends military conference in Moscow
MOSCOW — The leader of Myanmar's military junta on Wednesday attended an international conference in Moscow, an appearance that reflected Russia's eagerness to develop...