Tag: Eastern Europe
Germany welcomes US sanctions U-turn on Russia gas pipeline
<p>BERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions against entities and individuals involved in a controversial Russian...
Belarus: Staff of popular news site in detention after raids
<p>KYIV, Ukraine — Ten employees of a popular news site in Belarus that was raided and blocked by authorities this week remain in detention,...
US sanctions Albania ex-leader Sali Berisha over corruption
<p>TIRANA, Albania — The United States on Wednesday sanctioned former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha, barring him from entering the country after being accused...
Iran talks resume amid growing hopes of a resolution
<p>VIENNA — World powers were meeting Wednesday for new round of high-level talks on bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with...
Belarus blocks popular news site, raids its office and staff
<p>KYIV, Ukraine — Authorities blocked a popular news site in Belarus that extensively covered months of protests against the country's authoritarian president, and they...
Romania-built plane used by Ceausescu going up for auction
BUCHAREST — An airplane used for official trips by late Romanian communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu will be put up for auction on May 27...
North Macedonia orders expulsion of Russian diplomat
<p>SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia is expelling a Russian diplomat from the country, but authorities on Tuesday didn't give any explanation for its...
Russian swimmer Kolesnikov lowers 50 back world record again
BUDAPEST, Hungary — For the second consecutive day, Russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov improved his own world record in the 50-meter backstroke.
...
ESPN to have most Euro matches called from Bristol studio
<p>NEW YORK — Jon Champion has had to adjust to broadcasting soccer off a television screen during the pandemic.</p>
...
Romania-built plane used by Ceausescu going up for auction
<p>BUCHAREST — An airplane used for official trips by late Romanian communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu will be put up for auction on May 27...