Italian PM vows to publish cost of EU institutions in budget row
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced his intention to make public the cost of the European institutions, as a row exploded over his country's budget plans.
Britain's Cameron in new row over EU demand for extra 2.1 bn euros
Prime Minister faces a fresh showdown with the EU after Brussels demanded an extra 2.1 billion euros from Britain because its economy is thriving while Europe stalls.
Renzi unveils 2015 budget, says Italy ready to answer to EU
Italy's cabinet approved a 2015 budget just hours before an EU deadline, unveiling plans to increase borrowing to slash taxes by 18 billion euros.
Kazakhstan and EU to help stabilize situation in Ukraine: President Nazarbayev
The situation in Ukraine was among the issues on the agenda at the talks in Belgium between Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
Kazakhstan and EU resolve all issues with regards to Kazakhstan’s accession into WTO
Besides, Kazakhstan will be the first Central Asia state to sign an agreement on extended partnership and cooperation with the EU.
Russian 'bear' needs firmness and tact, says EU's Mogherini
The European Union's incoming foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini said that the Russian "bear" needed to be handled with a mixture of firmness and tact.
EU keeps Russia sanctions as clashes resume in Ukraine
The EU decided to keep in place biting economic sanctions on Russia over its alleged backing of pro-Kremlin insurgents.
European Commissioner suggests cooperation with Customs Union
EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy suggested in Ukraine expanding cooperation with the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
Tensions spiral over Russian gas amid Ukraine crisis
Poland accused Russia's Gazprom of slashing gas deliveries by half, which analysts said was likely aimed at sending a message to the EU.
Rakhat Aliyev forged many documents to prove innocence: expert
Many of the documents purported to show a conspiracy against Aliyev, former son-in-law of Kazakhstan President, have been found forged by a famous forgery expert.
Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko have agreed to solve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, via negotiations and that mistakes like forcible takeover would not happen again.
Next round of talks on Ukraine crisis to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani political expert believes the talks in Minsk have advanced the negotiations on Ukraine to a new level and the next round of talks may be held in Kazakhstan.
Russian food sanctions spur price rises: data
Russian authorities have leaned on shops to keep prices steady but data released showed inflation pricking up on goods.
What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?
Kazakhstan is taking part in the talks in Minsk on August 26. These will address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine among others. Poroshenko is to meet with Putin, Lukashenko and Nazarbayev, as well as with EU reps.
Crimea wants out of Russian food sanctions
Crimea has asked Moscow for an exception to Russian sanctions blocking food imports from Ukraine.
EU ministers seek unity on arming Iraqi Kurds
EU ministers convene in Brussels on Friday in a rare summertime meeting to seek unanimous approval for the shipment of arms to Iraqi Kurds fighting Islamic State jihadists.
Faced with Western sanctions, Moscow resorts to food fight
As Western countries launch new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, Moscow has returned fire with bans on food imports.
Ex-spy Litvinenko death inquiry to open in Britain
Britain will formally open an inquiry into the radioactive poisoning of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko in a case that threatens to increase tensions with Moscow amid the crisis in Ukraine.
US and Europe hit Russia with toughest sanctions yet
The United States and Europe targeted Russia's key financial, arms and energy sectors Tuesday with tough new sanctions in response to Moscow's intervention in the Ukraine crisis.
EU to impose new Russia sanctions as fighting blocks MH17 probe
The EU is set to approve punishing sanctions against Russia Tuesday over its role in the Ukraine crisis, after Kiev seized control of part of the MH17 crash site in fighting that blocked an international effort to recover victims' remains.