Europe

Spain is especially important to Venezuela because of its deep economic, political and cultural ties to its former colony. Venezuela’s political leverage has grown recently with the inclusion of members of the far-left party Podemos in Sanchez’s cabinet. … [Read more...] about Europe Tour Boosts Venezuela’s Guaido in Struggle Against Maduro

The Belgian royal family has had less luck promoting cohesion within its own country, which is culturally split between ethnic Flemish Dutch people in the north, ethnic French people in the south and a small group of ethnic Germans in the east. … [Read more...] about Belgium’s King Albert II gives up throne to son

Varadkar earlier on Monday told Britain's BBC that the European Union would have the upper hand in trade talks, having the "stronger team" due to its larger population and market. Johnson's aim of getting a deal by the end of 2020 "will be difficult," Varadkar added. … [Read more...] about EU Tells UK It Will ‘Never, Never, Never’ Compromise on Single Market

Akar's focus on the dispute is widely seen as part of a broader policy. "Turkey is asking today for the islands' demilitarization, when there [is] an incredible historical increase of Turkish jets violating Greek airspace," said political scientist Cengiz Aktar of the University of Athens. … [Read more...] about Greece Rebuffs Turkish Demands to Demilitarize Aegean Islands

“All authoritarian governments use the same tactics and tools.In order to silence criticism and media, they refer to terrorism charges,” said Akarcesme. Following the seizure of Zaman and Today's Zaman, Akarcesme said most columnists were dismissed and the editorial line was altered from critical to sympathetic coverage of the president and government. … [Read more...] about Turkey Media Crackdown Expands with Growing Security Concerns