EU imposes new Russia sanctions over Siemens Crimea turbines: Statement
The EU imposed sanctions on three Russian nationals and three firms on Friday after gas turbines sold by German industrial giant Siemens were diverted to Ukraine's Russian-annexed Crimea region, the bloc said.
Aug 04, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
EU condemns Venezuela election violence, may not recognise results
Sunday marked one of the deadliest days since massive protests started in early April in Venezuela and voters broadly boycotted an election for a constitutional super-body sought by the unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro.
Jul 31, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
EU takes legal action against Poland over court reform
The European Union said Saturday it has launched legal action against Poland`s right-wing government over a new law it fears will undermine the independence of the country`s common courts.
Jul 29, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
EU blasts North Korea for 'serious threat' to peace and security
The launch "is in outright violation of (North Korea's) international obligations as set out in several UN Security Council resolutions," the EU's foreign service said in a statement.
Jul 29, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
Ireland says no proposal for post-Brexit sea border with Britain
Northern Irish Protestant politicians who are propping up British Prime Minister Theresa May`s minority government reacted with fury on Friday to a report that Ireland wants the Irish Sea to be its border with Britain after Brexit.
Jul 28, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
LTTE funds to remain frozen in European Union countries
In 2006, the EU banned the LTTE as a terrorist organisation and has maintained the LTTE on its list.
Jul 28, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Brexit transition could last until 2022: UK minister
Prime Minister Theresa May has so far insisted that Brexit needs tougher immigration rules, including an end to free movement of EU citizens.
Jul 28, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
UK wants to avoid cliff edge Brexit but will leave single market, Hammond says
Philip Hammond said it was in the interests of the EU and Britain to have a transition that allows the economies to adjust.
Jul 28, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
EU to face UK migration curbs with Brexit deadline
Migrants from the European Union (EU) will face similar visa requirements as non-EU migrants at the end of the Brexit deadline, a UK government minister said on Thursday.
Jul 27, 2017, 21:57 PM IST
EU's top negotiator warns of possible delays to Brexit talks
Talks between Britain and the European Union on their future relationship are now less likely to start in October, the EU`s top negotiator has said, because of lack of progress on Brexit divorce issues so far, EU officials said.
Jul 27, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
EU threatens Poland's voting rights over court reforms
The EU warned Poland on Wednesday it would suspend its voting rights in the bloc if it pushes ahead with controversial judicial reforms, sparking accusations of "blackmail" from a furious Warsaw.
Jul 26, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
Wildfire forces mass evacuation in southern France, over 10,000 people moved out
At least 10,000 people were evacuated overnight after a new wild fire broke out in southern France, which was already battling massive blazes that have consumed swathes of forest, authorities said today.
Jul 26, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
EU warns US over Russia sanctions bill
EU President Jean-Claude Juncker said the bloc would act "within days" if it does not receive reassurances on the potential impact of new sanctions on European interests.
Jul 26, 2017, 19:48 PM IST
EU raises 'concerns' over US sanctions vote against Russia
The European Union on Wednesday said it held deep reservations over a vote by the US House of Representatives to impose tough new sanctions on Russia that may affect energy flows to Europe.
Jul 26, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
European court opposes EU, Canada passenger data exchange
The court highlighted that it particularly violated the rights to respect for private life and protection of personal data.
Jul 26, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Donald Trump praises work on post-Brexit trade deal, criticizes EU's relationship with US
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised ongoing work on a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain while sharply criticizing the European Union`s trade relationship with the United States.
Jul 25, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Poland's senate approves controversial court reform
Poland's senate approved a controversial reform of the Supreme Court early on Saturday, despite warnings from the European Union, appeals from Washington and massive street protests against the measure.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
UK must agree implementation period for EU migration curbs: Lawmakers
Concerns over immigration were a key driver behind last year's vote to leave the EU, and the government has made controlling Britain's borders central to its Brexit plans.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Few compromises at Brexit talks; Minister says UK can survive without deal
The European Union and Britain offered few compromises at their first full round of Brexit talks which ended on Thursday.
Jul 20, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Few compromises at Brexit talks, minister says UK can survive without deal
In Brussels, negotiators laid out their opening positions in four days of talks that confirmed some common ground.
Jul 20, 2017, 22:34 PM IST
