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UK’s far-right may exploit Brexit: Counter-terror chief

The far-right groups in Britain will exploit tensions caused by Brexit, head of the country’s counter-terrorism policing said on Wednesday. Speaking to The Guardian, Neil Basu said he was concerned that "far right wing rhetoric from those lawfully allowed to operate will fuel tensions."...

EU voices risks involving investor, residence schemes

The European Commission on Wednesday presented for the first time a comprehensive report on investor citizenship and residence schemes operated by a number of EU member states. "The report maps the existing practices and identifies certain risks such schemes imply for the EU, in particular,...

German navy to withdraw from EU anti-human smuggling op

Germany is planning to suspend its participation in the EU’s anti-smuggling mission over growing differences between the EU and Italy, local media reported on Wednesday.  Military inspector general Eberhard Zorn informed the country's parliament that the navy would no longer deploy...

In Greek region of Macedonia, anger at imminent name deal

As lawmakers in Athens are poised to approve a landmark name deal between Greece and Macedonia, there is relief in many European capitals that a 27-year diplomatic dispute is nearing its end. But in Greece's Macedonia region, home to the ancient Greek-speaking kingdom made famous by...