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Belgium open to deploying minehunters in Strait of Hormuz

Belgium open to deploying minehunters in Strait of Hormuz

Participation in such mission should not be seen as supporting US-Israeli intervention in Iran, foreign minister says

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Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October
29.03.2026

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October

With temporary controls on Poland's borders with Germany and Lithuania extended another 6 months, trucks have reported waits of more than an hour at some crossings

2 more arrested over foiled Bank of America attack in Paris
29.03.2026

2 more arrested over foiled Bank of America attack in Paris

Total of 3 now under arrest as terrorism prosecutors' investigation of attack continues

Italy calls preventing cardinal from entering Jerusalem church ‘offense’ to religious freedom
29.03.2026

Italy calls preventing cardinal from entering Jerusalem church ‘offense’ to religious freedom

Denial of entry 'constitutes an offense not only to believers, but to every community that recognizes religious freedom,' says prime minister

Italy calls denial of entry to cardinal at Jerusalem church 'unacceptable'
29.03.2026

Italy calls denial of entry to cardinal at Jerusalem church 'unacceptable'

For the first time, Israeli police denied leaders of Catholic Church opportunity to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, says foreign minister

Italy to summon Israeli ambassador after cardinal blocked from entering church in Jerusalem
29.03.2026

Italy to summon Israeli ambassador after cardinal blocked from entering church in Jerusalem

Foreign minister says ambassador will be called to provide clarification