Updated 7:30 am PDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Migrants clear the Aristotelous Square in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Several hundred asylum-seekers camped outside a police station in Greece's second-largest city Thessaloniki, lining up to be arrested and formally processed, as a surge in illegal migration in northern Greece has overwhelmed authorities. less Migrants clear the Aristotelous Square in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Several hundred asylum-seekers camped outside a police station in Greece's second-largest city ... more Photo: Giannis Papanikos, AP Photo: Giannis Papanikos, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Migrants clear the Aristotelous Square in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Several hundred … [Read more...] about The Latest: Poland calls migration a threat to Europe
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Russian influence rising in Balkans, Baltics, Central Europe
Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Updated 8:55 am CDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, a woman passes by graffiti depicting the Russian President Vladimir Putin in a suburb of Belgrade, Serbia.Just days before a crucial vote, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik traveled to Russia to a Formula One race, not because he’s a fan but for another meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the Russian influence is the most obvious in the Balkans, an upsurge of populism in Central Europe has also played into Moscow’s hands, providing sympathetic political parties and politicians across the continent, including in European Union nations Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic. less FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 file photo, a woman passes by graffiti depicting the Russian President Vladimir Putin in a suburb of Belgrade, Serbia.Just days before a crucial vote, Bosnian Serb leader ... more … [Read more...] about Russian influence rising in Balkans, Baltics, Central Europe
Pop star vies for gong at MTV Europe Awards
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Pop star Minh Hằng of HCM City will compete in the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) Best Southeast Asia Act 2018 in Spain next month. The singer will compete with five others from Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore via the website asia.mtvema.com. The nominees were chosen based on their professional activities, including record sales, frequency of appearances on radio and television, online watching and listening, popularity on social media, and ticket sales. Votes for the Best Southeast Asia Act award will be taken through MTV EMA networks, including websites, Facebook and mobile applications. The MTV EMA 2018 awards ceremony will be held on November 4 in Barakaldo. The event will attract international stars from the Europe, the US and Asia. Born in 1987 in HCM City, Hằng began her professional career in both music and film when she was at school. She performed as the lead singer in … [Read more...] about Pop star vies for gong at MTV Europe Awards
UK logistics firm, Europa invests in new Belfast freight link with Europe
A LEADING UK logistics operator has announced a major expansion into Northern Ireland through a Belfast-base daily freight service connecting local business with mainland Europe.Europa Road, the European road freight division of the Europa Worldwide Group, will provide daily round-trip line haul services fromBelfast to Europe via the company's £30 million hub facility in Dartford, England. The major investment will also be partly delivered by Fermanagh transport and logistics firm, Liam Connolly, with the family-run business acting as distribution partner for the new service.The Europa expansion is the company's first foray into the north and will help drive the success of the local import and export market for goods. The Europa Belfast branch is now open in Hawthorn Business Park on the Falcon Road and is being led by manager Dan Rodger, who heads up a team of four.Dionne Redpath, sales director at Europa, described the latest investment as an "exciting development" for the … [Read more...] about UK logistics firm, Europa invests in new Belfast freight link with Europe
The 30 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe
CITIES, EUROPE · October 5, 2018 There’s no denying my heart is in many ways left in Europe. From the moment I stepped foot on the continent to my first time biting in to a croissant in Le Marais, there are so many times I have scattered pieces of my heart around this continent and I’m convinced it is always calling me home. Europe is full of fascinating cities – from capitals like Budapest and Prague to the smaller cities of Verona and Bruges, there are so many defining moments and “aha!” moments I’ve had on my solo adventures across Europe. If you’re anything like me (I’m a sucker for a good visual) and want to see the best Europe has to offer, these are the most beautiful cities in Europe. 1. Florence, Italy The capital of Italy’s region of Tuscany is commonly regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and after visiting a handful of times over the years, I’ve gotta say I wholeheartedly agree. Florence … [Read more...] about The 30 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe