News about Europe

Russia closes 12 McDonald's branches, inspects 100 Russia has temporarily closed 12 branches of McDonald's on health grounds and is carrying out more than 100 inspections.
30 August 2014 12:03
NATO warns Russia over 'blatant violations' in Ukraine conflict NATO warned Russia over what it described as a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty.
30 August 2014 10:24
Star-studded comedy 'She's Funny That Way' charms Venice Master of screwball comedy Peter Bogdanovich charmed audiences at the Venice film festival with his movie "She's Funny That Way".
30 August 2014 10:01
Wingsuit daredevils risking their lives on film Playing Icarus as they leap off sheer cliffs, thrill-seekers dressed like flamboyant bats have become common sight in the Alps.
29 August 2014 14:49
Tesco issues new profit warning, slashes dividend Troubled British supermarket giant Tesco issued another profits warning and slashed its shareholder dividend by 75 percent.
29 August 2014 14:24
Precision in mid-air as rope jumpers soar on Greek isle Michal is one of a group who have travelled from Poland to the island of Zakynthos, one of most renowned leisure spots - but not to lie in the sun
29 August 2014 13:43
Support for Scottish independence growing: poll Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.
29 August 2014 12:24
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
29 August 2014 10:49
Ballet dancer of Bordeaux National Opera to perform in Astana Astana residents and guests will have a great opportunity to enjoy Romeo and Juliet ballet by Sergei Prokofiev directed by French choreographer Charles Jude.
28 August 2014 17:35
German jobless rate unchanged in August: data Unemployment in Germany stagnated in August, as clouds continue to build over Europe's biggest economy.
28 August 2014 15:10
Reports of paratrooper deaths need checking: Putin spokesman Reports of funerals of Russian paratroopers need to be checked, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said.
28 August 2014 14:04
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.
28 August 2014 12:02
Ukraine fighter triggers protest for reinforcements in besieged town A leading volunteer commander in Ukraine triggered protests against the government after a series of angry Facebook messages.
28 August 2014 10:50
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.
28 August 2014 10:08
France's economic malaise: A sense of deja-vu? When Francois Hollande's inaugural parade was drenched in rain, some jokingly wondered whether this was a warning of things to come.
27 August 2014 14:47
Leader of Britain's UKIP picked to stand for parliament seat The leader of the anti-EU UKIP Nigel Farage is to run for parliament in Britain's 2015 election.
27 August 2014 13:56
'Roofers' get a thrill exploring St. Petersburg from up high The best way to see the country's imperial capital is by hopping roof to roof.
27 August 2014 13:49
Hungary strives to be central Europe's start-up capital by 2020 From a sleek, modern office in the middle of Budapest's old town, Ustream provides live video streaming to clients such as Samsung and Sony.
27 August 2014 13:24
Placido Domingo seeks new opera stars Spanish tenor Placido Domingo presented the latest edition of Operalia, a competition he described as the "Olympics of the opera".
27 August 2014 13:09
Kate Bush returns to stage after 35 years Ecstatic fans welcomed British pop singer Kate Bush back to the stage for her first show for 35 years, in the same venue as her only previous tour.
27 August 2014 11:05
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