Europe

Europe must have 'firm' response to Trump: Hollande

"When there are statements from the US president about Europe and when he talks about Brexit being the model for other countries, I think we should respond," he told reporters in Lisbon.

Jan 28, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Anti-Brexit campaigners aim to stage biggest protest march

Anti-Brexit campaigners are hoping to organise the biggest protest march in modern British history, drawing fresh inspiration from the success of anti-Trump rallies around the world, the media reported on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Hollande says Trump rule poses 'challenges' for Europe

"Let's speak very frankly, there are challenges, there are the challenges the US administration poses to our trade rules," Hollande said in Berlin.

Jan 27, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

China must open market to match soaring words: European Union

China has not done enough to open its market, the EU's ambassador said today, and must take "concrete actions" to give European companies equal access to the world's second-largest economy.

Jan 25, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

France`s presidential hopeful Fillon says Europe needs `jolt`

France`s conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon said Monday Europe needed a "jolt" to reform in light of new global threats to the old order, after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Jan 24, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Italian minister says Europe`s problem is Europe

Rome and Brussels have been discussing ways to avoid punitive measures against Italy.
 

Jan 18, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Europe, NATO hit back at Donald Trump for his 'obsolete' comment

German Chancellor Angela Merkel led a sharp European response to US President-elect Donald Trump Monday after he branded NATO "obsolete" and said more countries would leave the EU after Britain.

Jan 17, 2017, 00:09 AM IST

Turkey wants concrete date for European Union visa liberalisation

Turkey's foreign minister says a final proposal has been prepared regarding visa-free travel in Europe for Turkish citizens, an issue that has led to major tensions between Ankara and Brussels.

Jan 15, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

UN alarmed at migrants dying of cold, "dire" situation in Greece

UNHCR spokeswoman Cecile Pouilly cited five deaths so far from cold and said about 1,000 people including children were in unheated tents and dormitories on the Greek island of Samos.

Jan 13, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Deaths, travel chaos in Europe cold snap

A cold snap gripping Europe has killed 10 more people in Poland, stranded thousands in snow-covered Turkey and brought fresh misery for both migrants and the homeless. 

Jan 09, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

At least 20 die in cold snap across Europe

Russia meanwhile celebrated the coldest Orthodox Christmas in 120 years, and Istanbul was covered with a blanket of snow.

Jan 07, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Europe saw huge decline in migrant arrivals in 2016: EU

The influx of over 1 million asylum seekers into the EU in 2015 triggered the worst refugee and migrant crisis on the continent since World War II.

Jan 06, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

World stocks hit 1-1/2 year high after strong China data

World stocks hit their highest level since mid-2015 on Thursday after strong Chinese data added to the optimism about global growth and inflation that has been driving markets since the start of the new year.

Jan 05, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Mega trends and events to look out for in 2017

In the international sphere, four notable trends and events will have a strong bearing on how things evolve.
 

Jan 03, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

Do you know where Rahul Gandhi will celebrate New Year? Find details here

Unlike last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has not tweeted his year-end travel plans this time.

Dec 31, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Britain unveils plans on mandatory voters ID checks

 The British government said on Tuesday that it would begin rolling out mandatory identity checks for voters in what seems to be the biggest ever shake-up in the way that Britons vote at elections.

Dec 28, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya's honeymoon pics is the cutest thing you'll watch today on internet!

Check out beautiful pics from Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya's honeymoon! 

Dec 24, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

After Berlin, Europe beefs up security at Xmas markets

Security was beefed up at Christmas markets across Europe after a lorry ploughed through a market in Berlin killing 12 people and heightening security fears at the onset of the holiday season.

Dec 21, 2016, 01:03 AM IST

Scotland should remain in European Union's single market after Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister in the Scottish government, unveiled proposals on Tuesday for Scotland`s future relationship with Europe after Britain leaves the European Union (EU).

Dec 20, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

EU, Mali sign deal to return migrants

The European Union on Sunday signed an agreement with the Malian government aimed at enabling the return of migrants who have reached Europe`s shores, and whose asylum requests have been refused.

Dec 12, 2016, 02:42 AM IST