Posts tagged Europe
Debt crisis hangs over EU summit
Jun 17th
An EU leaders' summit faces the challenge of reviving economic growth while reining in the worst public debts for decades.
Slovak opposition ‘wins’ election
Jun 13th
Centre-right opposition parties are on track to win parliamentary elections in Slovakia, early results suggest.
Flights grounded by new ash risk
May 4th
All flights in the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland will be banned later over fresh risks from volcanic ash.
US and Russia to sign arms deal
Apr 8th
The US and Russian presidents prepare to sign a landmark nuclear arms treaty in the Czech capital, Prague.
Serbia offers Srebrenica apology
Mar 31st
The Serbian parliament condemns the massacre of Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica in 1995, ending years of denial.
Albania ’stalling organs inquiry’
Feb 23rd
A UN expert says Albania is stalling inquiries into allegations that Kosovo Serbs were butchered for their organs there.
German bishop drove drunk
Feb 23rd
The head of Germany's Protestant church admits drink-driving after she goes through a red light while three times over the legal limit.
Dutch election to be held in June
Feb 23rd
The Netherlands is to hold a general election on 9 June, after the government's collapse in a row over Afghanistan.
Madeira missing total falls to 13
Feb 23rd
The number of people still missing after flash floods on the island of Madeira falls from 32 to 13, officials say.