Europe

Europe seeks footing as Trump storms back to power

The leaders of the European Union will be joined by others from the United Kingdom to Turkey, as well as NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, for Thursday's meeting of the European Political Community.

One year in, EU turning up heat in big tech fight

Since August 2023, the world's biggest digital platforms have faced the toughest ever tech regulations in the European Union -- which shows no sign of slowing down in enforcing them.

Leasing model behind Europe's EV drive at risk of breakdown

Leasing companies play a pivotal role in Europe as 60% of new cars of all fuel types are leased, according to calculations by environmental group Transport & Environment based on data from market research firm Dataforce.

The Venezuelan people stay with the Bolivarian Revolution

The emergence of Chavismo—the politics of mass action to build socialism in Venezuela—transformed the political scenario in the country.

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.

Europe must fight the far-right surge

Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Europe's economic powerhouse tests a shorter working week

Starting in 2024, up to 50 companies of varying size are set to test the new hours, with the aim of avoiding a drop-off in productivity.

ESSAY / The once and future bedes & ‘Gypsies?

Szilvia Reif, a student of mine from the (indicatively named) Gandhi School in Pècs, Hungary, wrote a poem that tells what it feels like to be a ‘Gypsy (properly Roma).

Messi breaks another Ronaldo record

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Lionel Messi has broken rival Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring the most goals in Europe's top-five leagues.

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

PM cancels Malta, France tours

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has cancelled her Malta and France tours considering the overall situation both at home and in Europe.

November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015

Anonymous declares war on IS for Paris attacks

The hacking group Anonymous declares war against the Islamic State for carrying out strategic bombings that killed 129 people in Paris on Saturday.

November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015

Syrians can return to fight, 'liberate' homeland: Polish minister

The hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees pouring into Europe can be trained to form an army and return to "liberate" their homeland, Poland's new foreign minister says.

November 15, 2015
November 15, 2015

Europe's populist right targets migration after Paris attacks

Populist leaders around Europe rushed to demand an end to an influx of refugees and migrants from the Middle East and Africa on Saturday after a wave of deadly attacks in Paris claimed by Islamic State militants.

November 8, 2015
November 8, 2015

Wentworth Woodhouse sold to Hong Kong investment company

One of Europe's biggest private stately homes is due to be sold to a Hong Kong based investment company.

November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015

Manchester City seek statement win in Seville

Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Europa League holders Sevilla on Tuesday intent on proving they won't be Champions League flops once more this season.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Migrant crisis: Thousands of new reception places agreed

Another 100,000 spaces in refugee welcome centers will be created under a deal agreed by European leaders at an emergency summit in Brussels.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

French port city migrants to get heated tents

Women and children at a migrant camp outside the French port city of Calais are to be given heated tents by the end of the week, officials say.

October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

Migrant crisis: Thousands stranded at Balkan borders

Thousands of migrants are stranded at borders in the Balkans, in cold and wet conditions, as their path to western Europe is blocked.

October 18, 2015
October 18, 2015

West prepares to end sanctions as Iran deal adopted

The United States and Europe begin preparing to lift the trade sanctions that have hobbled the Iranian economy as a historic nuclear deal came into effect.