European Union

No jets have flown over Aleppo for past 9 days: Russia

Oct 27, 2016 10:54

Moscow says Russian and Syrian aircraft have not carried out any sorties over Aleppo for nine days in line with their "humanitarian pause."
EU, Finland can help settlement of Syria conflict: Larijani

Oct 26, 2016 17:05

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the European Union can play a significant role in the settlement of the Syrian crisis and the campaign against terrorism.
EU seeks closer ties with Iran after JCPOA: President Rouhani

Oct 26, 2016 10:43

President Hassan Rouhani says the European Union is willing to expand its relations with Iran, especially in the light of the circumstances that has ensued Tehran’s nuclear agreement with world powers.
Iran, EU ‘to hold general talks in Brussels’

Oct 24, 2016 11:57

Foreign Ministry says an Iranian delegation composed of deputy foreign ministers are to hold general talks with European Union (EU) officials in Brussels in December.
EU weighing sanctions on Syrian government supporters

Oct 20, 2016 11:29

The European Union has threatened to impose bans against supporters of the Syrian government, particularly Russia, which has been on an anti-terrorism mission in the Arab country for more than a year.
May vows to build fair Britain, warns elite

Oct 05, 2016 11:44

British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to build a "united Britain" in which "fairness is restored" and opportunities are shared more equally as the UK prepares to leave the European Union.
Amnesty: Rich nations shirking responsibilities on refugees

Oct 04, 2016 05:54

Amnesty International has accused rich countries of "shirking" their responsibilities on refugees, slamming what it called the selfishness of wealthy nations.
EU, Afghanistan strike deal to stem refugee crisis

Oct 04, 2016 02:09

The EU has struck a tentative deal with Afghanistan to take back thousands of refugees ahead of a major international donors' conference aimed at securing international financial aid for the war-ravaged country.
Turkey slams EU for not keeping promise on refugee aid

Oct 03, 2016 11:26

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the European Union for failing to pay the promised three billion euros in aid to Ankara as part of the deal they signed in March to contain the refugee influx in Europe.
Majority of Hungarians refuse to vote in referendum against refugees

Oct 03, 2016 06:13

A majority of Hungarians have rejected to vote in a referendum on closing the country’s borders to refugees, prompting the authorities to declare the results invalid.