european union

Brexit Bill Approved by UK’s Parliament

UK’s parliament has overwhelmingly agreed to let the government begin the country's exit from the EU as it voted for…

8 years ago

Moldova Elections 2016: Pro-Russia Igor Dodon Wins Presidency

Pro-Moscow candidate Igor Dodon has won the second round of Moldova's presidential election. With almost all the ballots counted, Igor…

8 years ago

Rodrigo Duterte Launches Violent Attack on EU

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte launched a fierce attack on the European Union after it condemned his brutal crackdown on crime.…

8 years ago

Brexit: EU Explains Leaving Procedure

The European Union has explained the way Britain can kick start formal negotiations to exit the union following June 23…

8 years ago

EU Brexit: UK Polls Open for Historic Referendum

Polls have opened in the UK for a historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the…

8 years ago

EU Roaming Charges Capped Again

Roaming charges across the European Union are being capped starting with April 30, 2016. Thanks to the new roaming rules,…

9 years ago

VW Emissions Scandal: EU Sales Fall in October 2015

VW sales and market share in the EU dipped in October 2015, suggesting that the emissions scandal might have had…

9 years ago

Eurozone Consumer Prices Remain Flat in October 2015

The eurozone inflation returned to zero in October 2015 from (-0.1%) in the previous month. According to Eurostat estimates, price…

9 years ago

EU to Abolish Data Roaming Charges by June 2017

The European Union reached an agreement on June 30 that will end data roaming charges for people travelling within its…

9 years ago

Riga Summit 2015: Ukraine to Receive 1.8 Billion Euro Loan from EU

Ukraine is to receive a €1.8 billion ($2 billion) loan from the European Union. The move is described as a…

9 years ago

European vs US Forex Trading Markets

To understand the difference between the European vs US Forex trading markets it is essential that you first understand the…

10 years ago

EU to open negotiations with Cuba

The EU has agreed to open negotiations with Cuba aimed at restoring full bilateral relations with the Communist-run island. The…

11 years ago

Swiss anti-immigration referendum result draws criticism from EU countries

The Swiss vote to bring back strict immigration quotas for Europeans draws criticism from France, Germany and Brussels. France and…

11 years ago

EU corruption at a breathtaking extent

According to the European Commission, the extent of corruption in Europe is "breathtaking" and it costs the EU economy about…

11 years ago

Malta changes passport sale conditions

Malta has responded to EU pressure over its controversial new passport scheme for non-EU nationals, announcing that applicants will now…

11 years ago

Bundesbank raises Germany’s economic growth forecasts

The Bundesbank has raised its forecasts for Germany’s economic growth from 0.3% to 0.5% for 2013 and from 1.5% to…

11 years ago

EU Commission fines eight banks for forming illegal cartels to rig interest rates

The European Commission has fined eight banks a total of 1.7 billion euros for forming illegal cartels to rig interest…

11 years ago

European Commission warns Italy and Spain over 2014 draft budgets

The European Commission has warned Italy and Spain that their draft budgets for 2014 may not comply with new eurozone…

11 years ago

EU Budget 2014: Negotiators agree on next year’s spending

Negotiators in Brussels have clinched a deal on the 2014 EU budget after a night of hard talks, cutting spending…

11 years ago

Turkey’s EU membership accession talks to restart in November

The EU has agreed to resume membership talks with Turkey. The European affairs ministers meeting in Luxembourg said the talks…

11 years ago

Italy: State funeral for Lampedusa shipwreck migrants

Italy has decided to hold a state funeral for the hundreds of migrants who died after their boat capsized close…

11 years ago

EU plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards confirmed

The European Union’s plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards have been published - but there is…

11 years ago

Croatia joins European Union

Starting with 1st of July 2013 Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union, with crowds joining celebrations…

11 years ago

Microsoft fined 561 million euros by European Commission over web browser

Microsoft has been fined 561 million euros ($731 million) for failing to promote a range of web browsers, rather than…

12 years ago

David Cameron pledges in/out referendum on EU

UK’s PM David Cameron has said the British people must "have their say" on Europe as he pledged an in/out…

12 years ago