News about Europe

Greek don't want new adventure, PM warns ahead of vote The Greek public doesn't want a new adventure, Prime Minister warned as he sought to stave off a snap election by urging lawmakers to choose a new president.
28 December 2014 10:19
Prisoners swapped in dark of Ukraine frontline The two warring sides lined up the prisoners some 100 metres apart on an isolated stretch of highway in the no-man's land between their frontlines.
27 December 2014 15:21
New Russian military doctrine labels NATO as main threat The Kremlin branded the expansion of NATO as a fundamental threat to Russia in a revised military doctrine that dramatically reflects deteriorating relations with the West.
27 December 2014 12:08
Ukraine halts trains and buses to Russian-held Crimea Ukraine said it was suspending all rail and bus services to Russian-occupied Crimea because of security concerns.
27 December 2014 11:49
Spain PM promises economy will 'take off' in 2015 Spain's Prime Minister promised the country's economy would "take off" again in 2015.
27 December 2014 11:39
Croatia's classical composer president seeks second term Croatia's atypical president Ivo Josipovic is running for re-election with an emphasis on the more conventional promise of restoring economic health to the European Union's newest member.
26 December 2014 13:13
Dutch scientists use smell to recreate JFK, Diana and other famous deaths Dutch scientists are recreating the deaths of some of the world's most famous personalities by reconstructing their last moments using scents and sounds.
26 December 2014 12:28
Pope condemns religious persecution in Christmas address Pope Francis roundly condemned jihadist violence and the "brutal persecution" of religious minorities in a Christmas message.
26 December 2014 11:18
Queen says fixing division in Scotland 'will take time Healing differences in Scotland after a divisive referendum that came close to splitting the United Kingdom this year will take time.
26 December 2014 11:13
Russia battles to contain Black Sea oil spill A Russian Black Sea city declared a state of emergency after a burst pipeline spewed oil into the landlocked water body.
26 December 2014 09:51
Astana Opera dancers to perform in Milan next year Leading dancers of Astana Opera Aigerim Beketayeva and Yerkin Rakhmatullaev have been invited to perform on the stage of La Scala theatre In Milan.
25 December 2014 16:48
Expats eyeing the exits after Russian ruble plunges The plunge of the ruble hasn't left only Russians shell shocked -- foreign workers from traders to maids are considering bailing outю
25 December 2014 15:12
Queen praises Ebola health workers in Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II will pay tribute in her annual Christmas Day broadcast to the "selflessness" of medical staff and aid workers fighting the Ebola epidemic.
25 December 2014 15:05
Pope calls for greater empathy in Christmas Eve mass Pope Francis urged people to have greater empathy towards family and friends with problems in his Christmas Eve mass.
25 December 2014 13:29
Genes linked to developmental disorders British scientists said they had discovered 12 genes linked to developmental disorders in children that can cause heart defects, seizures and intellectual disability.
25 December 2014 11:31
German president urges compassion, help for refugees Germany's president appealed in a Christmas message for compassion and openness towards refugees coming to the country.
24 December 2014 16:17
London food bank busy as Christmas approaches Food bank use in Britain is growing rapidly and Christmas has been a particularly busy time for centres like the one run by a Christian charity.
24 December 2014 16:12
Russia pressures exporters to prop up ruble The Russian government has ordered state-controlled exporters to sell part of their foreign currency holdings.
24 December 2014 10:13
Outraging Russia, Ukraine takes big step toward NATO Ukraine took a historic step toward NATO in a parliamentary vote that stoked Russia's anger ahead of talks on ending the ex-Soviet state's separatist war.
24 December 2014 10:05
French PM calls for 'vigilance' after three attacks French Prime Minister called for "vigilance" after the country was hit by three bizarre attacks in quick succession, sparking fears of possible copycat action.
23 December 2014 15:45
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