Europe

Germany eyes closer economic cooperation with Syria, foreign minister says

Germany eyes closer economic cooperation with Syria, foreign minister says

Syria can serve as 'strategic hub' between Europe, Gulf states, and Indo-Pacific, Johann Wadephul adds

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Barring of Latin patriarch from Jerusalem church draws European criticism, condemnation
29.03.2026

Barring of Latin patriarch from Jerusalem church draws European criticism, condemnation

Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Malta voice concern and in some cases condemnation of Israeli authorities' decision

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October
29.03.2026

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October

With temporary controls on Poland's borders with Germany and Lithuania extended another 6 months, trucks have reported waits of more than an hour at some crossings

2 more arrested over foiled Bank of America attack in Paris
29.03.2026

2 more arrested over foiled Bank of America attack in Paris

Total of 3 now under arrest as terrorism prosecutors' investigation of attack continues

Italy calls preventing cardinal from entering Jerusalem church ‘offense’ to religious freedom
29.03.2026

Italy calls preventing cardinal from entering Jerusalem church ‘offense’ to religious freedom

Denial of entry 'constitutes an offense not only to believers, but to every community that recognizes religious freedom,' says prime minister

Italy calls denial of entry to cardinal at Jerusalem church 'unacceptable'
29.03.2026

Italy calls denial of entry to cardinal at Jerusalem church 'unacceptable'

For the first time, Israeli police denied leaders of Catholic Church opportunity to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, says foreign minister