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European states in talks with Iran over Hormuz ship transit: State TV

Sat, 16 May 2026 - 07:08 GMT

Iran has largely restricted shipping through the strategic waterway since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28, despite a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

Trump threatens 25% tariff on European countries opposing US Greenland purchase

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 - 08:08 GMT

A 10 percent tariff would take effect on February 1, 2026, with the rate set to increase to 25 percent starting June 1, 2026.

Egypt’s FM meets with European counterparts on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - 12:58 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty made several meetings with Foreign Ministers of European countries, on Friday, February 14, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

Egypt condemns tearing up of Holy Quran outside Dutch Parliament

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 10:52 GMT

Egypt has strongly condemned tearing up a copy of the Holy Quran outside the Dutch Parliament in The Hague by the leader of an extremist movement.

Egypt talks tripartite agro-cooperation with Europe, Africa

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 - 09:17 GMT

Sameh Shoukry and Phil Hogan tackled the possibility of establishing a tripartite cooperation with African countries in the agricultural field.

Russia will target European countries if they host U.S. nuclear missiles - Putin

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 - 10:10 GMT

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would be forced to target any European countries that agreed to host U.S. nuclear missiles.

European countries reach deal to share Aquarius migrants

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Five European countries on Tuesday offered to take in the 141 migrants marooned on board the Aquarius rescue vessel after it was given permission to dock in Malta

Italian president dissolves parliament ahead of election

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 - 07:36 GMT

Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament ahead of an election which is expected to produce a period of instability in the euro zone's third largest economy.

Trump administration issues new rules on U.S. visa waivers

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 - 01:20 GMT

The Trump administration put new requirements in place on Friday for the 38 countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.

IS warns European countries of more 'marked horses' attacks

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 - 12:55 GMT

At least 13 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Thursday, when a van ploughed into crowds of people.

Egypt's ex FM calls for more strict measures against Qatar

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 - 02:43 GMT

Former Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi urged all major powers to take a serious stance against Qatar in a statement on Saturday.

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