Greek Coast Guard searches for boat with 50 migrants on board
A wide search was underway on Saturday for a boat with approximately 50 undocumented migrants off the southern coast of Lesvos island in the eastern Aegean Sea, the Greek Coast Guard said.
Recession-hit, disillusioned Cypriots to stay away from European vote, says poll
Many people in recession-hit Cyprus are deeply disillusioned with both European institutions and their political leadership and will turn their backs on a European vote in May, a public opinion poll beamed on state television late Friday night said.
Search underway after migrants' boat sinks in Aegean Sea
Search was underway Saturday for five people who were believed to be missing after a boat with approximately 50 undocumented migrants sank off the Lesvos island in the eastern Aegean Sea, according to the Greek Coast Guard.
Spain turns to Algeria's natural gas over Ukraine crisis
Spain has decided to import more natural gas from Algeria to curb its dependency on the Russian gas supply amid the controversial crisis in Ukraine.
Estonia holds int'l Russian educational event
Estonia's three major cities, Tallinn, Tartu and Narva, on Saturday held the International Russian Language Grammar Test "Total Dictation" despite domestic disputes over the Russian influence amid the ongoing Crimean Crisis.
Germany mulls tougher laws following child porn scandal
German Justice Ministry is mulling tougher laws to fight unauthorized production and distribution of naked pictures in Germany amid heated discussions on child protection sparked by Edathy affair, German media reported on Saturday.
Italy to extradite mafia linked suspect arrested in Lebanon
Italy is seeking to extradite ex-senator Marcello Dell'Utri, a mafia linked suspect and Silvio Berlusconi's former political ally, who was arrested in Lebanon, Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said on Saturday.
Armed men seize two government buildings in eastern Ukraine
The regional police chief here has agreed to demands to resign by pro-Russian protesters who occupied his headquarters Saturday, hours after a dozen gunmen seized two buildings in another eastern Ukraine town.
Scottish first minister stresses better future for Scotland
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond on Saturday stressed that Scotland's government is committed to building a better future, rallying support for the Yes camp for Scottish independence in the referendum scheduled for September 18.
Turkey denies Russia's criticism of violating Montreux Convention
Turkey on Saturday rejected Russia 's allegation that Turkey violated the Montreux Convention by permitting US warships stay overdue in the Black Sea.