France unveils a new right-leaning govt to address the political deadlock
France has unveiled a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, seeking to balance right-wing and centrist interests to…
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Hungary opposes, EU fails to agree corporate tax reform
Hungary Finance Minister opposes setting a minimum corporate tax of 15 percent on big multinationals, preventing an European Union deal.
Vaccine passports role in the pandemic
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passports for those inoculated against the coronavirus, despite concerns over the schemes.
European Union eyes Coronavirus vaccines at less than $40
European Union bloc has deemed vaccine alliance co-led by World Health Organization slow and high-cost while eyes for vaccines at…
Muslim prayers held in the iconic Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years
Muslim prayers have been held in iconic Hagia Sophia after the reconversion of the Istanbul landmark into a mosque earlier…
Former journalist launches Italexit party to push for leaving EU
Former journalist and Italian senator Gianluigi Paragone presents his Italexit party, which aims to take Italy out of the European…
Boris Johnson says UK was not influenced by Russia in Brexit vote
Boris Johnson has rejected any suggestion that Britain’s vote to leave the European Union had been influenced by Russian interference.
Greece warns of EU sanctions to Turkey if no retreat from disputed gas explorations
Greece says there should be no alternative but EU sanctions against Turkey if does not back down to explore for…
European Union recovery fund plan hangs in balance
European Union plan to breathe life into economies throttled by coronavirus pandemic hung in the balance as leaders quarrelled over…
Britain will not join the EU’s COVID vaccine scheme
Britain has turned down the chance to join a 2.4 billion euro ($2.7 billion) European Union plan to secure advance…
Serbia, Kosovo renew talks on most intractable territorial disputes
Serbia and Kosovo leaders begin the ‘very difficult’ process aimed at resolving their territorial dispute led by French President and…
Italian Lega Nord opens office near old Communist HQ in symbolic move
Italian Lega Nord right-wing League party opens office near old Communist headquarters keen to present itself as the new defender…
Britain ready to quit EU on ‘Australia terms’ if no deal
Britain will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with EU “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future…
German financial watchdog in EU crosshairs over Wirecard bust
German financial watchdog under investigation,Rare move by EU piles embarrassment on Berlin days before it is due to take over…
Italian FM reaches Tripoli on unannounced visit for talks with GNA head
Italian FM made an unannounced visit to Tripoli, where he held talks with Fayez al-Sarraj, prime minister of internationally-recognised government.
Ankara slams EU mission to contain arms to Libya
Ankara says European Union mission turned a blind eye to weapons sent to Khalifa Haftar, who fights against Turkey-backed GNA.
Britain warns EU trade deal will be difficult if no progress before October
Britain warned EU that it would be difficult to conclude a Brexit free trade deal by end of the year…
German federal prosecutors accuse Russia in murder of former Chechen rebel
German federal prosecutors have accused Russia of ordering murder of former Chechen rebel Tornike K. in Berlin,which strained diplomatic ties.
Turkish warplanes attack PKK sites in Iraq
Turkish Warplanes took off from various air bases in Turkey, targeting PKK multiple areas including Qandil stronghold in northern Iraq.
Greece ready to open to tourists but safety top priority
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said the safety of tourists is a top priority for us as we are…
European Union to start allowing in outside travellers from July
European Union will not open internal borders before end of June, meaning restrictions on travel to and from other countries…
Erdogan vows more support to secure gains in Libya conflict
Erdogan vowed to ramp up Turkey’s support for its ally in Libya to lock in recent military gains, promised joint…