Tag: European Union
UN rights body names panel to probe Israel, Palestinians
GENEVA — The U.N.’s former top human rights official will be part of a new permanent panel investigating abuses in Israel, Gaza and the...
Bulgaria’s new parliament convenes for first session
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Wednesday for its first session since the country’s July 11 election.
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Hungary calls for ballot to defend LGBT law opposed by EU
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's government wants to hold a national referendum in an effort to showcase public support for a new law that the...
Poland’s divided parliament chooses ombudsman at 6th attempt
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s divided parliament on Wednesday endorsed a human rights lawyer as the nation’s next ombudsman, ending months of political tug-of-war over...
Daimler: $4.3 billion quarterly profit despite chip shortage
FRANKFURT, Germany — German auto maker Daimler reaped strong profits in the second quarter as demand for its Mercedes luxury cars continued to rebound...
UK set to irk EU with bid to change post-Brexit trade rules
LONDON — Tense post-Brexit relations between Britain and the European Union face further strain on Wednesday, when the U.K. calls for major changes to...
Greek traditional wooden boat builders a dwindling craft
DRAKAIOI, Greece — On the forested slopes of an island mountain, early morning mist swirling around its peak, the unmistakable form of a traditional...
Belgium holds day of mourning in wake of deadly flooding
BRUSSELS — Belgium held a day of mourning Tuesday for the victims of last week’s devastating floods, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her...
EU says democratic standards under threat in Poland, Hungary
BRUSSELS — Democratic standards in the European Union are eroding in several member countries, particularly in Hungary and Poland where judicial independence is under...
Breivik survivors keep fighting for their vision of Norway
STAVANGER, Norway — On the 10th anniversary of Norway’s worst peacetime slaughter, survivors of Anders Behring Breivik’s assault worry that the racism which nurtured...