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Croatia Fears Fallout from Manchester Terror Attack
Following Monday's terrorist attack in Manchester, England, which killed 22 people at a pop concert, Croatian media are speculating that tighter security checks will be reintroduced on the external border of the EU's passport-free Schengen Area, which separates Croatia and Slovenia.
Main opposition CHP decries arrest of Turkish hunger strikers
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed the arrest of two educators who have been on hunger strike for more than two months, calling on the government to "not cause an unforgettable disgrace to humanity."
62 European MPs convey concerns over arrest of two Turkish hunger-striking educators
Some 62 members of the European Parliament sent a letter to Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ on May 23 to express their concerns over the recent detention and arrest of two educators who have been on hunger strike for more than two months, calling on the Turkish government for their immediate release.
Hungarians march against crackdown on universities, NGOs
Thousands of protesters marched through Budapest on May 21 in a demonstration against tough laws targeting foreign-backed NGOs and higher education institutions, amid rising tensions between Budapest and Brussels.
Refugee crisis reflected at Cannes Film Festival
One of the main topics at this year's Cannes Film Festival seems to be the migrant issue. We have already seen two pictures on the topic and others will follow, among which one is the highly expected title of the year, Michael Haneke's "Happy End."
World famous actress Vanessa Redgrave arrived in Cannes to present her first film as its director at the age of 80.
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EU offers 'fairness' to Britain in Brexit talks
European Council President Donald Tusk, who will oversee the negotiations that will take Britain out of the EU, said on May 17 he wanted other member states to be fair towards London, while retaining their unity.
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Greek Minority in Albania: 103 years since the signing of the Protocol of Corfu (PHOTOS)
A celebration for the 103rd anniversary of the signing of the Protocol of Corfu took place at the Monument of the “Exquisite Chief of Staff of the Epirus” Thymios Liolis, in the central square of the village of Krania, in Northern Epirus (Southe
Jean-Claude Junker Decides Which To Be Maria Gabriel's Department
The European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker is going to meet the Bulgarian nomination for European commissioner Maria Gabriel today, reported BNR.
After the meeting, Junker is set to take a decision which Department will be suitable for Maria Gabriel.
We're waiting for Erdoğan's signal on EU accession: EP delegates
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament has urged Turkey's government to take the Venice Commission's report on constitutional referendum into consideration, while noting that the opening of any new accession chapters depends on the actions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Socialist group in European Parliament cites 'three conditions' for Turkey's EU membership
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament have cited "three conditions" for their continued support for Turkey's membership of the EU, after the head of the group, Gianni Pitella, met with main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and CHP members in Ankara.