Europe

UN rights chief slams EU-Turkey draft deal on refugees

Mar 10, 2016 12:40

The United Nations high commissioner for human rights has criticized a recent draft deal between the European Union and Turkey on refugees, saying the agreement may lead to “illegal” expulsion of people seeking asylum in Europe.
EU to declare ‘route closed’ to refugees

Mar 07, 2016 08:45

Leaders of the European Union have gathered for an emergency summit in Brussels, where they are expected to declare a decision to seal the Balkans route used by many refugees to reach Europe.
EU worried about crackdown on refugees on Macedonia-Greece border

Mar 01, 2016 11:47

The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union (EU), has expressed deep concern about police brutality against refugees trapped on the Greek-Macedonian frontier.
Iran president urges new chapter in ties with Romania

Mar 01, 2016 11:35

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani calls for the opening of a new chapter in enhanced relations with Romania in all sectors in the shortest possible time.