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Theresa May to Announce New Defence Treaty on Visit to Poland

 Brexit will strengthen not weaken the UK's ties with Poland, Theresa May is to insist on a visit to Warsaw - where she will announce plans for enhanced defence and security co-operation, BBC reported.

World » EU | December 21, 2017, Thursday // 09:40 | Viewed: 2435

Full Brexit in Jan. 2021 as EU Sets Transition Deadline

The European Union wants a transition period after Brexit to end no later than the last day of 2020, according to the European Commission’s negotiating directives agreed on Wednesday.

World » EU | December 20, 2017, Wednesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 2378

The EU Court Ruled that Uber is a Transport service

The service that Uber offers is one of the services in the field of transport within the meaning of European Union law, the European Court of Justice has ruled today.

World » EU | December 20, 2017, Wednesday // 15:59 | Viewed: 3144

The EC has Requested for Poland to Remain Without Voting Rights in the EU Council

The EC has proposed to abolish Poland's voting rights in the EU Council because of the controversial judicial reform that was approved a few days ago, the news agencies reported.

World » EU | December 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 2814

British Police Arrest Man Trying to Force Entry into U.S. Military Base

British police arrested a man who tried to force his way into a military base in central England used by the U.

World » EU | December 18, 2017, Monday // 17:28 | Viewed: 3254

Suspect in Stockholm Truck Attack to Stand Trial in February

 Rakhmat Akilov, who has confessed to driving a truck that killed five people in an attack in Sweden’s capital Stockholm, will stand trial in February, the main prosecutor in the case said on Monday, according to Reuters.

World » EU | December 18, 2017, Monday // 16:41 | Viewed: 2997

Ikea's Taxes to be Investigated by European Commission

The European Commission will open an investigation into Ikea’s corporate taxes.

World » EU | December 18, 2017, Monday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3459

Theresa May Insists She Will Try to Sign New Trade Deals Before Brexit Transition is Over

Theresa May will insist on Monday that she will try to sign new free trade deals during the UK’s Brexit transition period, setting herself on a collision course with Brussels, The Independent reported.

World » EU | December 18, 2017, Monday // 10:07 | Viewed: 2627

EU Leaders Agree to Move to Second-Stage Brexit Talks

EU leaders have agreed to move Brexit talks on to the second phase but called for "further clarity" from the UK about its future intentions, according to BBC.

World » EU | December 15, 2017, Friday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3258

Greek Gov’t Aims to Speed Up Migrant Returns to Turkey

 In a bid to avert a rerun of the refugee crisis of 2015, when Greece was overwhelmed by a deluge of migrants from Turkey, the government is planning to amend a law governing the process of granting asylum to refugees with a bill expected to go to Parliam

World » EU | December 15, 2017, Friday // 15:35 | Viewed: 3968

The European Council Extended the Sanctions Against Russia for Another 6 Months

European leaders agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia by 6 months.

World » EU | December 15, 2017, Friday // 10:35 | Viewed: 5900

Denmark Considers Using Cryptocurrencies for Humanitarian Aid

Denmark sees potential for blockchain technology in humanitarian aid and said on Thursday it is considering becoming the first donor country to move money using cryptocurrencies, according to Reuters.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 15:23 | Viewed: 3285

Norway Becomes the 1st Country in the World to Completely Switch Off its FM Radios

Norway has become the first country in the world to completely switch off its FM radios.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 11:35 | Viewed: 11697

The Last European Council For 2017 to Begin in Brussels Today

In Brussels today begins the last European Council.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:37 | Viewed: 3171

MPs Win Right to Final Vote on Brexit

Theresa May suffered her first Brexit defeat in the Commons last night as Tory “mutineers” ensured that MPs must approve the terms of Britain’s departure from the EU, The Times writes.

World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:36 | Viewed: 2528

U.N. Resolutions on North Korea Need to be Fully Implemented, Antonio Guterres

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World » EU | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2781

The MEPs Saved the Döner Kebabs

The European Commission proposal for phosphate additive in the doners was adopted, the EP press service announced.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 17:37 | Viewed: 6226

Kurz Close to Forming New Austrian Right-Wing Government

 Two months after the election, 31-year-old conservative People's Party (OVP) leader Sebastian Kurz is expected to finalise coalition talks on Friday and form a new government with the hard-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) led by Heinz-Christian Strac

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 12:05 | Viewed: 4910

Europe's Post-Brexit Financial Capital Will be … London

Michael Bloomberg, the businessman and former New York mayor, said London will remain a global financial capital after Brexit, BBC writes.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:47 | Viewed: 3616

Catalonia crisis – Puigdemont Ready to Go Back if Re-Elected on the 21st of December

 Deposed Catalan leader Carlos Puigdemont said on Tuesday that he would “run the risk” of going back to Spain if he won the election in Catalonia on the 21st of December next, Brussels Times reported.

World » EU | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 09:45 | Viewed: 2650

Nato Reappoints Jens Stoltenberg as Chief Until 2020

 NATO on Tuesday (Dec 12) reappointed Jens Stoltenberg as secretary general to serve until 2020, as the alliance undergoes its biggest revamp since the Cold War to counter the perceived threat posed by Russia.

World » EU | December 12, 2017, Tuesday // 16:26 | Viewed: 4875
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