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Spain declines to extradite Swedish-Turkish journalist

29. Sep, 18:06

The Spanish government has declined to extradite Hamza Yalcin, a Swedish-Turkish journalist, to Turkey despite Turkey's assertion he was guilty of terrorist-related crimes. Spain said Yalcin, a political exile, should go free because Sweden had granted him refugee status. He had been arrested on 3 August on a Turkish Interpol request. Dogan Akhnali, a Turkish dissident whom Spain also detained on Turkey's say-so, is still awaiting his extradition decision.

Opinion

Ukraine language law does not harm minorities

Today, 15:28

Some European politicians keep spreading fictitious arguments on Ukraine's language law as being an impediment to minority rights, Ukraine's education minister says.

EU begins preparations for Brexit trade talks

Today, 14:36

The EU has launched internal preparations for phase two of Brexit talks, but a December breakthrough only possible if UK gives more detail on divorce issues first.

Focus

EU summit text on tech tax aims to please both sides

Today, 09:28

EU leaders have not yet decided how to make digital companies pay their fair share of taxes, but spoke of creating a "global" level-playing field.

Merkel: EU to cut Turkey pre-accession funds

Today, 09:24

Merkel has said EU states will cut pre-accession funds to Turkey, but called to maintain dialogue on the shape of future relations.

Analysis

May on mission impossible in Brussels

Today, 07:23

UK prime minister called on other EU leaders to "step forward together", but she has almost nothing to offer them except the threat of walking away.

EU seeks to shut down Libya sea route

19. Oct, 22:09

EU leaders are aiming to reach a consensus on the Dublin asylum reforms by early next year, announced European Council chief Donald Tusk. But first, they want to shut down the Central Mediterranean route from Libya.