Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in an election, positioning him to form the next ruling party and potentially become Netherland’s next prime minister. Wilders, 60, has long been likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” for his brand of populist politics. But unlike the former U.S., …
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police outside. State ERT television said a flare shot by a rioter severed a thigh artery in the 30-year-old officer, who was reported …
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An American tourist was reportedly stabbed in the face by a Syrian asylum seeker in Germany while protecting two women being harassed on a tram. John Rudat, 21, was traveling in Dresden early Sunday when he stepped in as the women were being attacked by a pair of Syrian men, …
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A European Commission spokeswoman accused the Russian government of jamming the GPS systems of a plane carrying President Ursula von der Leyen while it was flying over Bulgaria on Monday. European Commission spokeswoman Arianna Podestà confirmed that von der Leyen’s plane landed safely in Plovdiv airport. The European leader is …
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Denmark on Saturday reported more mysterious drone sightings — this time over military installations, including its largest military base — after incursions at airports grounded flights this week. The NATO country is still mulling how to respond. Denmark’s Armed Forces reported that more drones were observed overnight, according to Reuters. …
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Thieves recently targeted a prominent cultural institution in Wales, stealing precious ancient jewelry from its gallery, officials said. St. Fagans National Museum, one of the most visited museums in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, was broken into at around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 6. The open-air museum is on the …
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Archaeologists in the United Kingdom recently unearthed ancient relics beneath a bustling marketplace — including the remains of a “vile” dungeon. Announcing the discovery in a Sept. 23 press release, officials at the University of Leicester said the dig yielded “extraordinary evidence of 2,000 years of human activity” in Leicester’s …
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A British family uncovered a treasure trove in their own backyard — and now it’s going under the hammer for a whopping six-figure sum. The lot is being sold by coin dealer David Guest Numismatics. It will be auctioned in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 5., and is expected to fetch …
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The world-renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris shut its doors on locals and international tourists on Thursday amid a nationwide strike. As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, the tower’s management announced in a statement that the landmark was closed to visitors due to the strike, …
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With the increasing interest in “golden” visa programs, Portugal has now become the latest country to hop on the trend by exclusively targeting Americans. The LXL Ventures Fund offers a five-year residence-by-investment program for non-EU nationals. The special visa allows people to live, work and study in Portugal along with …
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