News about Europe

Yen falls further, pound higher as Scotland vote looms The yen fell again against the dollar and euro while the pound edged higher amid polls in Scotland showing a small majority against breaking from the UK.
13 September 2014 11:47
In east Ukraine, suspicions of truce run deep A week after the ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russian rebels came into effect, soldier's body has only now been freed from the power lines.
12 September 2014 15:50
Anti-Semitic attacks nearly double in France: Jewish group Anti-Semitic attacks nearly doubled in France in the first seven months of the year, the country's main Jewish group said .
12 September 2014 15:25
Cyprus fears next tranche of bailout funds at risk Cyprus is unlikely to receive the next tranche of rescue funds from international lenders after apparently falling foul of them over new legislation.
12 September 2014 12:12
Scotland ready to make history: independence leader Scotland's pro-independence leade said the "eyes of the world" were on a referendum next week as officials reported record numbers registering to vote.
12 September 2014 12:00
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.
12 September 2014 10:11
Three Russian and American astronauts return to Earth Two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut returned to Earth after spending more than six months working aboard the International Space Station.
11 September 2014 15:26
Sweden's strong economy unlikely to save government Sweden under Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has enjoyed a dynamic job market, sustained growth and low public debt .
11 September 2014 15:15
'No progression' of cancer for British boy Ashya: Czech centre Scans show "no progression" of cancer for five-year-old British brain tumour patient Ashya King, a Prague medical centre said.
11 September 2014 13:42
Santander names Ana Botin as chair after her father's death Ana Patricia Botin was named the new chairman of Spanish bank Santander, replacing her father who died suddenly of a heart attack.
11 September 2014 13:00
Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD Lithuania and fellow Baltic states Estonia and Latvia are the countries most vulnerable to a Russian block on EU food exports.
11 September 2014 12:45
Catalans can't be stopped from voting on independence: leader Catalonia's president warned it was "practically impossible" to stop the region voting on secession from Spain.
11 September 2014 10:51
Bilingual schools tackle Spain's language shortfall Spanish regions began responding by launching intensive English "bilingual colleges".
10 September 2014 19:23
If Scotland independence recognised, Crimea wants the same Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.
10 September 2014 19:18
Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.
10 September 2014 18:55
Ferrari head Montezemolo leaves top job: Fiat statement The president of the Italian Ferrari luxury sports car company, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, announced he was stepping down on October 13.
10 September 2014 18:28
Ewa Kopacz, Tusk's 'Iron Lady', to step up as Polish PM Ewa Kopacz, who is tipped to replace Donald Tusk as Poland's next prime minister, is known as an "Iron Lady" who always has his back.
10 September 2014 10:54
Sweden school 'crisis' looms large over election Swedish schools have become a political battleground September 14 elections as a debate intensifies over falling school results.
09 September 2014 15:52
Scotland referendum campaigns neck and neck: poll The rival campaigns in the Scottish independence vote are tied with just over a week to go.
09 September 2014 15:37
Swedish DJ Avicii calls off shows due to health Acclaimed Swedish DJ Avicii called off all his remaining shows for health reasons after undergoing surgery earlier this year.
09 September 2014 15:13
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