News about Europe

Statue of Britain's Amy Winehouse unveiled in London Origin: United Kingdom A life-size bronze statue of Amy Winehouse was unveiled in London to mark what would have been the British singer-songwriter's 31st birthday.
15 September 2014 12:31
Merkel pledges zero tolerance for anti-Semitism Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to resolutely combat anti-Semitism, speaking at a rally to condemn a spate of hate speech and attacks against Jews.
15 September 2014 11:31
Unseen Picasso letter -- with doodles -- on display in France A previously unseen letter written by Pablo Picasso, complete with sketches, has gone on display in western France.
15 September 2014 10:55
Ukraine truce under threat as heavy fighting erupts Heavy fighting erupted around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, piling further pressure on a precarious nine-day-old truce.
15 September 2014 10:07
Former Northern Irish leader Ian Paisley dies aged 88 Former Northern Irish first minister Ian Paisley, the firebrand Protestant leader who struck a power-sharing deal with former foes Sinn Fein, died at the age of 88.
13 September 2014 14:43
Battles leave Lugansk airport, busy tourist hub, in ruins After almost two months of deadly combat between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian guerrillas, the Soviet-era airport has been literally wiped off the map.
13 September 2014 14:14
British celebrities pick sides in Scottish referendum Scotland's independence debate has gripped the world of show business, pitting heavyweights such as Paul McCartney and Sean Connery on opposite sides.
13 September 2014 12:50
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
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