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Germany's President Not Willing to Serve 2nd Term

German President Joachim Gauck has said he will refrain from seeking a second term in office, German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports.

World » EU | June 6, 2016, Monday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2813

EC Proposes Measures to Improve E-Commerce, Increase Customer Trust

The European Commissi on Wednesday proposed measures to allow consumers and companies to buy and sell products and services online more easily and confidently across the EU.

World » EU | May 25, 2016, Wednesday // 16:28 | Viewed: 2647

Eurogroup Agrees to Release Next Tranche of Greek Bailout

The finance ministers of the countries from the eurozone approved the disbursement of the next tranche of the EUR 86 B bailout to Greece, which had been agreed between Athens and the international creditors last year.

World » EU | May 25, 2016, Wednesday // 08:53 | Viewed: 6168

Former Green Leader Achieves Narrow Victory in Austria's Presidential Election

The former leader of the Austrian Green Party, Alexander Van der Bellen, won the presidential elections held in Austria on Sunday.

World » EU | May 24, 2016, Tuesday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2625

Outcome of Austria’s Presidential Election Hinges on Postal Ballots

The outcome of Sunday’s presidential elections in Austria looks is set to be determined by the postal votes which are still being counted on Monday morning.

World » EU | May 23, 2016, Monday // 10:28 | Viewed: 3584

Austria's Presidential Vote 'Too Close to Call'

The two candidates in Austria's presidential elections are running neck and neck in the second round of the vote held on Sunday.

World » EU | May 22, 2016, Sunday // 23:38 | Viewed: 7053

Far-Right Candidate Faces Ex-Greens Leader in Austrian Presidential Run-off Vote

Austria votes in the second round of presidential elections on Sunday which could bring to power the first far-right head of state in the European Union since 1945.

World » EU | May 22, 2016, Sunday // 13:26 | Viewed: 4999

EU Awards EUR 56 M to Help Improve Conditions for Migrants in Greece

The European Commission has awarded EUR 56 M in emergency funding to help improve conditions for migrants in Greece.

World » EU | May 20, 2016, Friday // 15:56 | Viewed: 2520

FT: Asylum Seekers Refuse Relocation to Bulgaria, Romania

The refusal of many asylum seekers to be relocated from Greece to poorer EU member states, such as Bulgaria and Romania, is challenging the EU’s scheme to spread more evenly the refugee burden around the bloc, according to an article published by the Fina

World » EU | May 17, 2016, Tuesday // 15:07 | Viewed: 6857

Construction of TAP Gas Pipeline to Start Tuesday

Europe will launch on Tuesday the construction of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), a project key to the diversification of gas supply sources and routes on the continent.

World » EU | May 16, 2016, Monday // 17:37 | Viewed: 16174

Estimated 188,000 Migrants Arrive in Europe across Mediterranean Jan 1-May 11 - IOM

An estimated 188,075 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea between January 1 and May 11, compared with 91,860 in the first five months of last year, the International Organsiation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday.

World » EU | May 13, 2016, Friday // 23:30 | Viewed: 2884

MEPs Adopt New Powers for Europol

The European Parliament has approved updated powers for Europol that will enable the EU’s law enforcement agency to step up its fight against terrorism, cybercrime and other forms of serious and organised crime.

World » EU | May 11, 2016, Wednesday // 16:21 | Viewed: 4146

No Agreement on Lifting Visas for Turkish Citizens by July – EP’s Schulz

There will be no agreement on visa free access to the European Union for Turkish citizens by July, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, has said.

World » EU | May 11, 2016, Wednesday // 15:47 | Viewed: 3846

J?n Fige? to Serve as EU Commission Envoy on Freedom of Religion

Former Education and Culture Commissioner J?n Fige? was appointed as the first Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announced on Friday.

World » EU | May 6, 2016, Friday // 14:56 | Viewed: 3869

ECB to Stop Producing EUR 500 Note

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to stop production and issuance of the EUR 500 banknote.

World » EU | May 4, 2016, Wednesday // 21:59 | Viewed: 8414

EU Recommends Visa-Free Travel for Turkish Citizens

The European Commission has proposed to the European Parliament and EU governments to scrap visa requirements for Turkish citizens provided that Turkey will fulfil the outstanding benchmarks of its Visa Liberalisation Roadmap.

World » EU | May 4, 2016, Wednesday // 18:04 | Viewed: 5235

EU Proposes to Extend Border Controls inside Schengen Area

The European Commission has proposed to extend for up to six months temporary controls at internal Schengen borders in five Member States which attract the majority of refugees and migrants streaming into Europe.

World » EU | May 4, 2016, Wednesday // 16:43 | Viewed: 4847

EU Proposes Visa-Free Travel to Schengen Zone for Kosovo Citizens

The European Commission has proposed to lift visa requirements for citizens of Kosovo for short-term travel to the EU’s passport-free Schengen zone.

World » EU | May 4, 2016, Wednesday // 15:52 | Viewed: 7466

Turkey Waives Visas for EU Citizens, Awaits Visa-Free Travel Decision for Its Nationals

Turkey has decided to lift visa requirements for all EU citizens in a move aimed at ensuring visa-free travel to Europe for its own nationals.

World » EU | May 3, 2016, Tuesday // 21:31 | Viewed: 4548

Die Welt: Six EU States Urge Extension of Schengen Internal Border Controls  

Austria, Belgium, Denmark France, Germany and Sweden have proposed to the European Commission to extend temporary controls at the internal borders of the Schengen Area to tackle migration flows more efficiently, Die Welt reported on Saturday.

World » EU | April 30, 2016, Saturday // 16:10 | Viewed: 4640

Roaming Charges in EU Fall as of Saturday

Roaming charges in the EU for making calls, sending SMS or surfing online fall on Saturday as a prelude to their abolition from the middle of next year.

World » EU | April 30, 2016, Saturday // 13:07 | Viewed: 4629
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