News archive of January 2018

As the Balkans gets ready for 2018, journalists expect to see a continuation of the usual unorthodox pranks and eccentric statements and acts on the part of politicians.

Turkey welcomes 2018 under tight security

Millions around the world welcome 2018 with fireworks, celebrations

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a pivotal, but difficult, new year as, although Greece is set to emerge from its third international bailout in August, a host of issues - ranging from economic and diplomatic problems to the refugee crisis - are likely to test the cohesion of his coalition.

Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos has said the eight Turkish soldiers wanted by Ankara in connection with a failed coup attempt in 2016 "will not be extradited regardless of the outcome of their asylum applications."