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Head of Greek far-right Golden Dawn party is granted early release from prison

Nikolaos Michaloliakos, the head of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party, has been granted conditional early release from prison; he was convicted of running a criminal organization.

Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US

As Serbian lawmakers voted a new government into office, two-pro Russia officials who are sanctioned by the U.S. were reinstated; the government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the parliament.

Thousands rally in Slovakia to protest a controversial overhaul of public broadcasting

Thousands of people rallied in Slovakia's capital to protest an overhaul of the country's TV services and public radio, which critics say would result in the government controlling the media.

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1 injured in Oslo knife attack

Norwegian police said Wednesday that a man brandishing two knifes stabbed one person and threatened multiple others in the center of Oslo.

Poland will not yet adopt the euro, finance minister says

Twenty years after joining the European Union, Poland has still not adopted the euro. The Polish finance minister said keeping the zloty helped avoid recession and weather other shocks.

Trial begins for 9 in Germany over alleged coup plot

A trial has opened in Germany for nine members of the Reich Citizens movement, who have called for bringing down the government and subscribe to the QAnon conspiracy theory.

North Macedonia to hold presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead

North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.

Gustav Klimt portrait sold for $32 million at auction in Vienna

One of Gustav Klimt's final paintings from 1917, "Portrait of FrΓ€ulein Lieser," has sold at an auction house in Vienna for $32 million by an unidentified buyer.

Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign

Croatia's President Zoran Milanović has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.

British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009

The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."

Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation

Belarus' parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend Minsk's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, which could lead to military expansion by the Lukashenko regime.

American appears in Russian court on drug charges

Robert Woodland Romanov, a U.S. citizen, appeared in court Monday after being arrested in Moscow on charges alleging he trafficked large amounts of illegal drugs.

17 Macedonian police officers charged with helping prisoners escape

17 police officers serving at the Idrizovo prison in Skopje, North Macedonia, were detained Monday under suspicion they helped assist escapees in two separate incidents last year.

Blinken assures US support of Black Sea allies as Ukraine urges military aid during conference

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via a video feed at the Second Black Sea Security Conference in Bulgaria, told allies bordering the Black Sea they could depend on U.S. support.

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

Portuguese Catholic Church announces it will compensate victims of sex abuse

The Portuguese Catholic Church has unanimously agreed to compensate victims of sex abuse by clergy; a fund will be created with contributions from all of the Portuguese dioceses.

Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day

Switzerland will host an international conference from June 15-16 that will draw top government figures in order to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine; more than 100 countries will be invited.

At least 3 dead, 5 injured in Italian dam explosion

At least three people died, five others were injured and four remain missing following an underground explosion Tuesday at the Bergi hydroelectric plant in northern Italy.

Month-long Macedonian election season begins

North Macedonia's largely-ceremonial presidential race kicked off Thursday, with seven candidates vying for the post in a two-round vote, the second of which will conclude May 8.

Technical error with Danish missile leads authorities to issue warning to ships. Air space closed

Danish authorities issued a warning Thursday saying there was a risk a navy missile could unintentionally launch due to a technical error, the danger area was estimated to be 7 miles from Korsoer.

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