Europe

Translator in spotlight after S.Korean movie Parasite’s Cannes victory

By Kim Boram South Korean actors of the Cannes award winning movie “Parasite” — Choi Woo-sik, Jo Yeo-jung, Jang Hye-jin,…

France hopes for an international agreement on biodiversity, says envoy

BUCHAREST, Romania, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA-AGERPRES) — France is hoping that the international community will conclude an agreement to protect biodiversity…

Explosion Hits Rebel-Held City Near Syria-Turkey Border

DAMASCUS, Syria, June 3 (NNN-SANA) – An explosion hit the rebel-held city of Azaz in northern Syria near Turkey on…

Greece’s opposition New Democracy candidates win elections in 12 of 13 regions

ATHENS, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Representatives of Greece’s opposition New Democracy (ND) party became governors in all Greek regions, except…

Germany’s coalition government to continue: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a press conference at the party’s headquarters as part of the resignation of the Social…

Russian War Planes Strike Rebel-held Area In Syria’s Idlib

DAMASCUS, Syria, June 2 (NNN-SANA) – Russian war planes struck a town in the countryside of rebel-held Idlib province, in…

Myanmar’s State Counsellor Leaves For Czech Republic, Hungary

YANGON, Myanmar, June 1 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, left Nay Pyi Taw today (Saturday), to…

Italian navy takes rescued migrants to Genoa

ROME, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Italian navy were transporting 100 migrants to the northern port of Genoa Friday, a…

Switzerland: Three dead in Zurich hostage situation

ZURICH, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people have died in a hostage situation in Zurich, police say. A gunman, who…

Hungary boat tragedy: Strong currents hamper rescue efforts

Hungarian authorities say the conditions on the river are hindering rescue efforts BUDAPEST, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rapid river currents…