Category: Європа
Posted on December 1, 2018
US Judge Gives Preliminary OK to $48M VW Investor Settlement
A U.S. judge in California has granted preliminary approval of a $48 million settlement for investors who said Volkswagen AG made false and misleading statements about its excess diesel emissions. Lawyers for the investors, who include police and other municipal pension funds, …
Posted on December 1, 2018
UK Leader Focused on Passing Brexit Deal Despite Uncertainty
British Prime Minister Theresa May accused the opposition Labor Party of betraying the British people by trying to stop Brexit as she went on the offensive Friday in her battle to win approval of the widely criticized divorce agreement she …
Posted on November 30, 2018
Ukraine Bars Entry to Russian Males, Upping Ante in Conflict
Ukrainian officials on Friday upped the ante in the growing confrontation with Russia, announcing a travel ban for most Russian males and searching the home of an influential cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church. The long-simmering conflict bubbled …
Posted on November 30, 2018
Report: Russia, China ‘Stress-Testing’ Resolve of West
Russia and China are among several countries attempting to “stress-test” the resolve of traditional powers, according to a report from the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies. It claims so-called “challenger” nations are persistently testing the tolerance of …
Posted on November 30, 2018
Britain’s May to Talk With Saudi Crown Prince About Khashoggi Killing
The British prime minister says she intends to talk about the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G-20 meeting in Argentina. Theresa May said on the airplane to …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Kerch Naval Clash Upends Planned Trump-Putin Talks
Until the Russian attack Sunday on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea, the White House and the Kremlin had at least agreed on one thing, the agenda for Saturday’s scheduled face-to-face between U.S. President Donald Trump and his …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Erdogan, Trump Set to Meet at G20
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump are due to meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Erdogan indicated U.S. support for a Syrian Kurdish militia would top their agenda. …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Trump Under Pressure to Take Forceful Line With Putin at G20
Until the Russian attack Sunday on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea, the White House and the Kremlin had at least been agreed on one thing: the agenda for Saturday’s scheduled face-to-face between U.S. President Donald Trump and …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Ruling Party Candidate Leads in Georgia Presidential Runoff
Preliminary results from Georgia’s presidential runoff showed the ruling party-backed candidate, who favours balancing the ex-Soviet republic’s relations with Moscow and the West, leading her rival who advocates a stronger pro-Western line. Figures from the Central Election Commission …
Posted on November 29, 2018
UK Government to Face Challenges to May’s Brexit Plan in Parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid to win approval for her Brexit deal will have to overcome attempts to block or change it by rival lawmakers on Dec. 11, a proposed format for the debate published on Wednesday …
Posted on November 29, 2018
Kosovo President: Defining Borders Will Help Solve Disputes with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says defining the borders between Kosovo and Serbia is a key step toward easing tensions between the two nations. Border talks come 10 years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Kosovo has been recognized …
Posted on November 28, 2018
EU’s Climate Chief Calls for Bloc to Go for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
The European Union’s climate chief on Tuesday called on the bloc to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the most ambitious path in a long-term strategy due to be announced Wednesday. With President Donald Trump pulling …
Posted on November 28, 2018
Ties with West in Focus in Georgian Presidential Run-off
Ex-Soviet Georgia votes in a presidential election runoff on Wednesday that pits a candidate backed by the ruling party who favors a policy balancing ties with Moscow and the West against a rival who advocates a stronger pro-Western …
Posted on November 28, 2018
May Pitches Brexit Deal to Scotland Ahead of Crucial Vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May will take her Brexit sales pitch to Scotland on Wednesday, where she will likely face an uphill struggle to convince skeptical voters of the benefits of her deal for businesses and the fishing …
Posted on November 27, 2018
Soul of Africa: The Migrant Footballers Winning Over Hearts in Spain
Young footballers around the world dream of following in their heroes’ footsteps and going to Europe to play for top teams like Barcelona. A group of mainly African migrants has taken a first step, with the help of …
Posted on November 27, 2018
Ukraine Imposes Martial Law for 30 Days
Ukraine’s parliament voted Monday to impose martial law for 30 days as tensions spiked between Kyiv and Moscow. The action comes after Russian coast guard ships rammed and fired on three Ukrainian naval vessels Sunday in the Black …
Posted on November 27, 2018
UK’s May Fights to Sell Brexit Deal to Skeptical Country
Prime Minister Theresa May made a blunt appeal to skeptical lawmakers Monday to back her divorce deal with the European Union: It isn’t perfect, but it’s all there is, and the alternative is a leap into the unknown. …
Posted on November 26, 2018
On Cyber Monday, Pope Urges Generosity, not Consumerism
Pope Francis says the “sickness of consumerism” is the enemy of generosity as he called for the faithful to give a little something to the poor. Francis made the comments during his morning homily Monday, so-called Cyber …
Posted on November 26, 2018
Macron Feels Diesel Tax Anger After Paris ‘Battle Scenes’
French President Emmanuel Macron, caught off guard by violent demonstrations against diesel tax hikes, warned his cabinet on Monday that the protests could tarnish France’s image and said the government needed to listen to voter anger. The 10 …
Posted on November 26, 2018
FIFA Urges Tough Line on Iran for Banning Women Fans
FIFA-appointed human rights experts want the soccer body to set Iran a deadline for ending a ban on women attending games. The FIFA Human Rights Advisory Board says “FIFA should be explicit” giving the Iranian soccer federation a …
Posted on November 26, 2018
On UN Day, Thousands Protest Violence Against Women
Protesters in cities across Europe and elsewhere marked the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Sunday, with tens of thousands turning out in Madrid and demonstrators in Istanbul greeted by tear gas. Hundreds …
Posted on November 25, 2018
France Braces for Economic Blow from ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will meet retailers and insurers on Monday to assess the economic impact of nationwide protests against rising fuel costs, he said on Sunday. Protesters clad in fluorescent jackets, dubbed “yellow vests,” have …
Posted on November 25, 2018
British Lawmakers Warn They Will Vote Against Brexit Deal
It took Britain’s Theresa May and 27 other European Union leaders just 40 minutes to sign the Brexit deal after two years of tortuous negotiations, but the trials and tribulations of Britain’s withdrawal agreement approved Sunday in Brussels …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Italian Pasta Company Works to Improve Global Staple
Countries around the world have their own versions of pasta. In Germany there is spaetzle, in Greece there is orzo, throughout Asia there are dishes with noodles, and in Latin America you can find countless variations of spaghetti …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Global Catholic Nuns Urge Reporting of Sex Abuse to Police
The Catholic Church’s global organization of nuns has denounced the “culture of silence and secrecy” surrounding sexual abuse in the church and is urging sisters who have been abused to report the crimes to police and their superiors. …
Posted on November 25, 2018
Thousands in Europe Protest Violence Against Women
Tens of thousands of people rallied across Europe on Saturday against sexist violence, with more than 30,000 turning out in Paris, where a separate protest against rising fuel prices brought clashes. Anti-violence rallies across France drew around 50,000 people …
