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Afghan Pushback Survivor Files UN Human Rights Claim Against Greece After European Court Rejection

Afghan Pushback Survivor Files UN Human Rights Claim Against Greece After European Court Rejection

A Hazara teenager from Afghanistan, who was subjected to a pushback by Greek coast guards in 2020, has filed a claim with the UN Human Rights Committee against Greece. This action follows the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejection of his case in 2025 due to a lack of evidence, despite the provision of photos, videos, real-time location data, and records from the Turkish Coast Guard and Frontex. The then 15-year-old had arrived at a refugee camp in Samos after fleeing Taliban violence in 2018 and attempting to seek international protection in Iran and Turkey. His asylum requests were ignored, and he was reportedly handcuffed, had his phone and money stolen, and was returned to Turkey on a coast guard boat. He has since been granted refugee status in Europe.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Warns of Mounting Threats to Civilian Infrastructure Across Europe

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Warns of Mounting Threats to Civilian Infrastructure Across Europe

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a warning on Friday regarding increasing threats to civilian infrastructure, citing a series of cyberattacks and bomb alerts across Europe. Speaking in Verona, Meloni highlighted incidents such as hackers manipulating refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, causing food spoilage and fires, and similar disruptions in Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland. She also mentioned attacks on refrigeration equipment at French blood service facilities, though monitoring systems prevented material loss. Additionally, European aviation authorities have faced multiple bomb threats, including several involving flights in Italy. Meloni emphasized that while it's unclear if these incidents are connected, they collectively indicate that civilian infrastructures are currently under attack, raising significant concerns about the security of essential services.

Turkish villagers demand COP31 leaders see for themselves devastation caused by coal

Turkish villagers demand COP31 leaders see for themselves devastation caused by coal

By Ali Kucukgocmen IKIZKOY, Turkey, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Local official Nejla Isik is among the villagers living beside a coal mine who demand that world leaders gathering in Turkey for COP31 climate talks leave the conference venue to inspect the devastation decades of lignite extraction have caused.

European Union Supports Armenia's Biometric Passports, Advancing Visa-Free Travel Dialogue

European Union Supports Armenia's Biometric Passports, Advancing Visa-Free Travel Dialogue

Armenians are moving closer to visa-free travel to the European Union, a development supported by the EU. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced that with EU assistance, Armenian citizens will now be able to obtain new biometric passports. These passports are designed to expedite border checks and simplify travel procedures. The EU-Armenia visa liberalization dialogue commenced in September 2024. In November 2025, the European Commission provided Armenia with a Visa Liberalization Action Plan, which outlines the necessary reforms and requirements Armenia must fulfill to achieve visa-free travel for short stays within the EU. Armenia officially launched its new biometric passport and national ID card system on November 1.

EU and UK Diplomats Visit Kurapaty Memorial in Belarus to Honor Stalin Regime Victims

EU and UK Diplomats Visit Kurapaty Memorial in Belarus to Honor Stalin Regime Victims

On October 30, Head of the EU Delegation to Belarus Steen Noerlov, accompanied by other diplomats from EU countries and the United Kingdom working in Minsk, visited the Kurapaty memorial. The purpose of their visit was to honor the victims of mass killings committed by Stalin’s regime. The visit coincided with Dziady Day (All Saints Day), an ancient pre-Christian Slavic and Baltic ritual and holiday where Belarusians, like many other nations, honor their ancestors. Kurapaty is a memorial site where mass executions were carried out by the NKVD, the Soviet secret police, between 1937 and 1941. The site was discovered in the 1970s and 1980s through witness accounts, leading to excavations, archaeological research, and eventual state recognition and memorialization. Estimates of the number of victims at Kurapaty vary, reaching over a hundred thousand, though the archives remain closed, and only two victims' names have been established by archaeologists. Diplomats paid their respects and laid flowers at the mem...

French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges economic stimulus, renews NATO exit call

French presidential hopeful Melenchon pledges economic stimulus, renews NATO exit call

By Petra Wischgoll LE BOURGET, France, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Jean-Luc Melenchon criticised NATO and "American wars" while pledging an economic stimulus-led revival on Saturday as he unveiled his 2027 presidential programme at a rally in the northern Paris suburb of Le Bourget.

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leak of foreign minister's data on the dark web

Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leak of foreign minister's data on the dark web

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says his personal data has been leaked on the dark web, exposing him to threats and intimidation

ESCAPES Project Analyzes Refugee Admission Policies in Canada and Europe

ESCAPES Project Analyzes Refugee Admission Policies in Canada and Europe

The ESCAPES project, titled 'Safe Pathways to Protection for Displaced Populations in Canada and Europe,' is conducting a comparative study of national and international responses to forced displacement. The project acknowledges significant variations in refugee admission policies across Canada and Europe, particularly concerning the number of people admitted, the instruments and procedures used for admission, and the rights granted to beneficiaries upon arrival. These differences, observed in response to recent displacement situations such as those involving Syrian, Afghan, and Ukrainian populations, raise critical questions about equity of access, fairness, and non-discrimination. The study also aims to understand the predictability and effectiveness of international responses to refugee movements.

Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as US envoy describes renewed security talks as productive

Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as US envoy describes renewed security talks as productive

Russia and Ukraine traded airstrikes as talks wrapped up in Brussels on Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and security guarantees

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must adapt to new US political realities, solve Patriot air defence issue

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must adapt to new US political realities, solve Patriot air defence issue

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine must adapt to the new realities of US politics to build dialogue and address its needs for more foreign aid and bolstered air defences to counter Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview broadcast on Thursday.

Poland Arrests Six Individuals on Espionage and Military Component Shipment Charges for Russia

Poland Arrests Six Individuals on Espionage and Military Component Shipment Charges for Russia

Polish authorities have arrested six individuals, charging four of them with espionage for allegedly sending information to Moscow. The remaining two face accusations of illegally shipping military components to Russia. According to Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW), the group supplied significant quantities of parts used in the manufacture of ammunition and weapons systems to Russia, circumventing a strict embargo. The suspects include five Polish nationals, aged between 25 and 52, and a 37-year-old Russian woman. Four of these individuals, including the Russian woman, have been placed in pretrial detention for three months, while the other two are subject to non-custodial restrictions. All six also face allegations of violating international trade rules concerning goods and technologies critical for national defense and international security.