WHO: Europe Still in Center of Coronavirus Storm
"We remain in the eye of the storm," WHO regional director for Europe, Hans Kluge, told a news conference, noting that about half of worldwide confirmed cases were in Europe.
Greece Transfers First Group of Young Refugees to EU Countries
Greece transferred a dozen unaccompanied children from overcrowded migrant camps to Luxembourg on Wednesday, the first of more than 1,000 relocations that are being expedited amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on vulnerable groups.
Greece Transfers Young Refugees to EU
Greece transferred a dozen unaccompanied children from overcrowded migrant camps to Luxembourg on Wednesday.
Presidential Elections in Poland Raises Concern; EU Says
Last-minute decision of Poland to carry out its May presidential elections by post due to the coronavirus pandemic has raised “concern”.
Eurochambers Fully Supporting Humanitarian Aids to Iran
President of the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres) says the association fully supports past and current EU efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran and will continue to do so.
Iran envoy to Brussels: EU must stop coping with US sanctions
Iranian Ambassador to Brussels Gholamhossein Dehqani called on the European Union to oppose the continuation of the illegal sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran.
EU: humanitarian sanctions waiver amid pandemic
EU supported the application of the “humanitarian exception” so that sanctions are suspended amid the countries' efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Top EU Court Says Eastern States Broke Law by Refusing to Host Refugees
The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic had broken the law by refusing to host refugees to help ease the burden on southern states such as Greece and Italy after a surge in migrant arrivals from 2015.
EU Leaders Hit Back at Trump’s Coronavirus Travel Ban
European Union (EU) leaders have blasted US President Trump’s decision to ban travelers from the US as global air traffic takes a steep dive in light of coronavirus.
EU Considering Taking in 1,500 Migrant Children
The EU is considering taking in up to 1,500 migrant children who are currently housed in Greek camps, Germany said Monday.