In his government statement that morning, Tusk called for adherence to the values of democracy and the rule of law and announced good cooperation between his country and the EU. “What really shapes a community is the rule of law, the constitution, the rules of democracy, secure borders and a safe national territory – these … Read more
“We are ready to free more hostages in exchange for an extension of the ceasefire” for more days. The Hamas spokesman said he hoped it would be implemented on Wednesday. Israeli media, citing the prime minister’s office, reported that Israel received a list from Hamas with the names of hostages to be released. No comment … Read more
“We have noted today’s ruling and will now consider further steps,” Sunak said after the ruling. “This was not the outcome we were hoping for, but we have spent the last few months planning for every eventuality.” In Parliament, the Prime Minister announced that he would review Britain’s international obligations and domestic legislation in light … Read more
The Israeli army and Netanyahu once again urged the civilian population in the Gaza Strip on Saturday to “immediately” flee south. “This is the second phase of the war, the goals of which are clear – the destruction of Hamas’s government and military capabilities and the return of the hostages,” Netanyahu told reporters. “We’re just … Read more
Crackdown was larger than previous ones since the start of the war Photo: APA/dpa/Reuters Dhe Israeli military has made another limited tank advance in the north of the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by the Islamist Hamas. The army announced on Thursday morning that “numerous terrorists, terrorist infrastructure and launch pads for anti-tank missiles” were … Read more
– This year’s award winners are three fighters from the political opposition in Belarus. Vienna / Graz (OTS) – Styria Media Group, Kleine Zeitung, “Presse”, FURCHE and Styria Buchverlage handed over the Fritz Csoklich Democracy Prize to fighters of the political opposition in Belarus yesterday due to the lockdown without guests in the editorial office … Read more
21.08.2020 16:42 (Akt. 21.08.2020 16:42) – – – Slovakia reacted indignantly to a video documenting the deadly police violence against a Slovak in Belgium. Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok said in Bratislava on Friday that he was “shocked by the recordings published by the Belgian media and by the brutality with which the Belgian police officers … Read more
Only for people from 15 countries could the current entry restrictions be lifted in July. China should also be among them if Beijing in return also allows EU citizens to return, as was said in diplomatic circles. The entry restrictions stipulate that only essential trips are allowed. The list of countries for which the EU … Read more
16.05.2020 02:30 (Act. 16.05.2020 02:30) – – – Only more random checks at the Austrian-German border © APA (dpa) – – – The border controls between Austria and Germany due to the corona pandemic will be relaxed from Saturday. From midnight, Austrians are allowed to visit partners and relatives in Germany in addition to spouses … Read more
3.05.2020 22:51 (Act. 3.05.2020 23:00) – – – Tensions arose between Iran and Afghanistan over the weekend following attacks on Afghan migrants in the border area. The triggers were reports that Iranian border guards tortured dozens of Afghans and threw them into the border river Harirud. Iran rejected the allegations. Afghan migrants are leaving Iran … Read more