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185 illegal migrants found at train station in south

The police from Nis, in southern Serbia, have discovered 185 migrants in a freight train at the Popovac train station, the Interior Ministry (MUP) has said.

Among them were 137 citizens of Afghanistan, 26 Pakistanis, 19 Syrians, and three Iraqis.

PM A. Tsipras in Brussels: Last-ditch efforts for deal

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in Brussels today after an invitation by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The decision to meet reportedly took place following contact made on Tuesday. Juncker suggested a meeting so that the government proposal for an agreement with EU partners – a 47-page text sent two days ago – could be discussed.

Artificial Peninsula to Be Built in Istanbul

A tiny peninsula (140, 000 square meters) will be constructed in Istanbul's luxury coastal neighborhood Atakoy. The purpose of the project is for more space to be available for luxury residence and business buildings.

DefMin Dusa in The Hague: The Netherlands, Romania share ideals and values within NATO, EU

Minister of National Defence Mircea Dusa, who is paying an official visit to The Hague at the invitation of his Dutch counterpart Antoinette Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said that "the Netherlands and Romania hold shared ideals and values within NATO and the EU, and it's therefore important to develop military cooperation that should contribute to strengthening security in the Euro-Atlantic spac

President Erdo?an accuses NYT, BBC and CNN of trying to weaken, divide Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has accused prominent international media institutions like the New York Times, CNN and the BBC of trying to weaken the country and then disintegrate it in line with instructions issued to them by what he called ?the superior mind.? 

Teacher denies sexual conduct charges brought by 8 parents

The 52-year-old teacher accused by parents of sexually harassing eight students, aged 10 and 11 years of age, is appearing before the Court of Misdemeanours in Trikala. He stands accused of displaying lewd and inappropriate behavior but denies charges.

Istanbul underwater tunnel approaching its 'last meters'

An underground road tunnel under the mouth of the Bosphorus is meters from being completed, according to officials and project managers. 

Istanbulites are hoping the 14.6-kilometer (9-mile) Eurasia Tunnel Project, linking Kazl?çe?me on Istanbul?s European side and the Asian side?s Göztepe, will reduce the city?s notorious traffic.

Tesla boss downplays government subsidy as 'pittance'

Tesla Motors boss Elon Musk says his companies don?t need an estimated $4.9 billion in government support they receive, but justified the aid in the cause of creating clean energy.

The billionaire eco-entrepreneur added that the amount was a ?pittance? compared to what the oil and gas industries receive.

Green Cultural Routes, free events for the mind and spirit

The Ministry of Culture is organizing a series of events from June 5-7, titled “Green Cultural Routes.” The events – drafted by the Museums directorates in the framework of participation in the National Action Plan for Education in sustainable development – are aimed at raising awareness on sustainable growth.

US Congress curbs NSA surveillance; Obama signs into law

President Barack Obama on June 2 signed into law landmark legislation ending the government's bulk telephone data dragnet, significantly reversing American policy by reining in the most controversial surveillance program since 9/11.

China says small tornado hit area where ship sank

A small and fast-moving tornado hit the area where a Chinese cruise ship capsized leaving more than 400 missing, weather officials said, possibly shedding light on the disaster's cause.

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