European Union

Russia vows ‘reciprocal’ response to EU’s political sanctions

Jul 31, 2020 10:39

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it will respond in kind to travel and financial sanctions imposed by the European Union on a department of its military intelligence service over alleged cyber-attacks.
Record 12.1% collapse in second quarter eurozone GDP

Jul 31, 2020 10:29

The European economy was hit by its sharpest recorded contraction in the second quarter, with GDP down 12.1 percent in the eurozone and 11.9 percent across the EU.
European MPs: Israel’s illegal land garb bid impedes Palestinian self-determination

Jul 30, 2020 03:00

A group of European parliamentarians have decried Israel’s plan to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank as “illegal”, saying the scheme, which will deprive the Palestinians of their right to self-determination, should not “pass unchallenged.”
EU’s Hong Kong proposal prompts Beijing’s censure

Jul 29, 2020 12:06

China has denounced a decision by the European Union to restrict the export of ‘sensitive’ technology to Hong Kong in response to a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
EU lawmakers concerned bin Salman may kill ex-rival in Saudi jail

Jul 29, 2020 02:22

The largest bloc at the European Parliament says it has concerns that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may attempt to kill his predecessor and onetime rival, Mohammed bin Nayef, in custody.
US cranks up pressure on Europe over Russia pipeline projects

Jul 26, 2020 09:12

Risking a further escalation of tensions, the United States is increasing pressure on European contractors to drop out of Nord Stream 2 - a major Russian pipeline project that would transport gas to Europe under the Baltic Sea, according to a report.
Lavrov, Zarif to meet in Moscow Tuesday: Russian foreign ministry

Jul 20, 2020 07:42

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif will hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Ministry's Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Merkel warns EU virus recovery summit could end with no deal

Jul 19, 2020 09:56

An EU summit to agree a huge coronavirus economic rescue package could collapse without a deal, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Sunday, as bickering leaders began a third day of talks.
EU's Borrell vows full work to preserve Iran nuclear deal

Jul 19, 2020 01:16

The high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy has once again stressed the importance of preserving a 2015 nuclear deal signed between Iran and major world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, pledging to work with other relevant parties to that effect.
EU condemns US sanctions policy

Jul 18, 2020 01:12

The EU's diplomatic chief on Friday attacked the US over its use of economic sanctions, after Washington opened the way to measures over Russia's controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.