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.

September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

Here's how you can help during the refugee crisis in Europe

From learning the real issues to supporting both large organizations and grassroots efforts alike, here are six concrete ways that you can help during the refugee crisis.

September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

Migrant crisis: Australia PM says stopping boats key for Europe

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said the refugee and migrant crisis in Europe is proof of the need for tough asylum policies.

August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015

Wall for nothing: The growing taste for border fences

Globalisation is supposed to tear down barriers, but security fears and a widespread refusal to help migrants and refugees have fuelled a new spate of wall-building across the world, even if experts doubt their long-term effectiveness.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

40 migrants die in Mediterranean (video)

At least 40 migrants have died after apparently getting trapped and suffocating in the water-logged hold of a boat in the Mediterranean.

August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015

China devalues yuan after poor economic data

China devalued its currency after a run of poor economic data, a move it billed as a free-market reform.

August 8, 2015
August 8, 2015

Google celebrates 229 years of the first ascent to Mont Blanc

Google marks the 229th anniversary of the first ascent to Mont Blanc, the largest peak in the Alps mountain range in Europe.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Google to defy French 'right to be forgotten' ruling

Google is to defy France's ruling that the "right to be forgotten" should be applied globally and not just in Europe.

July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015

IMF lowers 2015 global growth forecast to 3.3pc

The International Monetary Fund lowers its 2015 global economic growth forecast warning of the risk of "financial stress" in Europe from the Greek debt crisis.

July 1, 2015
July 1, 2015

Greece misses IMF payment deadline

Greece misses deadline for a €1.6bn (£1.1bn) payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hours after eurozone ministers refused to extend its bailout.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

Greece imposes capital controls as crisis deepens

Greece closes its banks and imposes capital controls on Sunday to check growing strains on its crippled financial system, bringing prospect of being forced out of euro into plain sight.