Authorities in Turkey have detained 18 Afghan migrants attempting to travel illegally to Europe officials said. The arrests were made in Edirne Province a region widely regarded as a key transit corridor for irregular migration routes into European countries. According to reports from Turkish media the group included women and children. Following their detention the migrants […]

MUNICH: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that Europe must remain prepared to defend itself citing rising geopolitical tensions and external pressures on democratic systems. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference she warned of attempts by outside forces to weaken the European Union from within and emphasized the need for greater European independence. […]