The European Union

EU says new Israeli law risks undermining democracy

The European Union criticised a new Israeli law that increases regulation of many human rights organisations.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Don't turn your back on the EU: Obama tells Britons as 'a friend'

US President Barack Obama appealed directly to British voters on Friday to remain in the European Union, saying membership had magnified Britain`s place in the world and made the bloc stronger and more outward looking.

Apr 22, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Turkey says next migrant transfer delayed, blames Greece

The next transfer of migrants to Turkey from Greece under a controversial deal with the EU has been postponed until later this week at Athens` request, a Turkish official said Tuesday.

Apr 05, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Greece says up to 70,000 migrants may be `trapped` next month

Some 6,500 people were stuck at the Idomeni camp on Greece`s northern border with Macedonia. 

Feb 28, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

EU warns Burundi of `measures` over violence

Security forces, rebels and the opposition all blame each other for the hundreds of killings since last year. 

Feb 15, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

EU demands 'immediate' halt to Russia strikes on Syrian rebels

The EU demanded on Monday the "immediate" halt of Russian air strikes against moderate Syrian rebel groups, adding that a lasting peace was impossible under Moscow-backed President Bashar al-Assad.

Oct 12, 2015, 21:58 PM IST

EU unveils details of Juncker investment plan

The European Union unveiled details of an eagerly awaited 300-billion-euro investment plan to boost the continent`s flatlining economy on Tuesday on the eve of a formal announcement by new Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker.

Nov 26, 2014, 10:35 AM IST