EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
World EU clears $14.9bn purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon BENGALURU: The European Union cleared US Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout by Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday, ... Published 07 May, 2024 07:41am
World EU ready for ‘tough decisions to protect economy’, von der Leyen tells China PARIS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from... Published 06 May, 2024 05:28pm
Markets EU sees sugar beet production to rise 2pc in 2024/25 PARIS: Sugar beet area and output will increase by 2% in the European Union next season thanks to favourable market... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
World Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU Parliament elections ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
Markets EU wheat climbs further as market frets on dry Russia PARIS: Euronext wheat extended a rally on Friday to reach its highest since December as traders grappled with ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
World EU chief demands ‘European awakening’ on defence BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must take the “next leap forward” on defence as it... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm
World Giorgia Meloni, Le Pen rift mars far right’s prospects of wielding EU power PARIS/ROME: When a French minister compared Italy’s nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni last year to the... Published 29 Mar, 2024 10:53am
Technology Tech lobby slams EU ‘rush’ to probe Apple, Google and Meta BRUSSELS: The EU probes launched Monday into Apple, Google and Meta send a “worrying signal”, one of the main tech... Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:16pm
Markets Wheat hits 3-week high on French crop worries, Black Sea tensions CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose to a three-week high on Monday amid concerns over the French crop and tensions... Published 25 Mar, 2024 10:36am
World From ‘Green Deal’ to EU defence hawk: Ursula von der Leyen: BRUSSELS: Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises as head of the European Commission, from Covid to... Published 06 Mar, 2024 11:44am
Business & Finance EU officials unveil 1.5bn euro plan to boost arms industry BRUSSELS: Top European Union officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to boost the continent’s arms industry, arguing... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
World EU holds back part of UNRWA payment but boosts Palestinian aid BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Friday it would hold back part of a payment of 82 million euros for the UN... Published 01 Mar, 2024 06:11pm
World EU’s von der Leyen wins backing for second term from Germany BERLIN: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday won the backing of her German centre-right... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:52pm
World EU cuts growth and inflation forecasts for 2024 BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024,... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Print Huawei raided in France on suspicion of improper conduct PARIS: The French offices of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei were raided this week on suspicion of improper behaviour,... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:43am
World Portugal’s revamped golden visa scheme to boost investment funds LISBON: Buying property in Portugal is no longer a route to a “golden visa” giving residency rights but foreigners... Published 09 Jan, 2024 01:30pm
World EU adopts 118 million euros aid plan for Palestinian Authority The European Commission on Friday said it had adopted a 118 million euros ($130 million) aid package to support the... Published 22 Dec, 2023 04:45pm
World EU Commission examines Italy’s tax case against Meta MILAN: An Italian tax claim against Facebook parent Meta has been escalated to the EU Commission’s VAT committee for... Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:30am
World EU launches ‘illegal content’ probe into Elon Musk’s X BRUSSELS: The EU announced “formal infringement proceedings” against Elon Musk’s X platform on Monday, under a... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Opinion Amidst the what, how, when to privatize As airline privatization began in the late 20th century, the airline industry historically subject to strict control... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 06:09am
World Top EU officials meet with Xi in China summit with trade in focus BEIJING: Top EU officials met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for their first in-person summit... Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:57am
World EU’s von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress KYIV: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Saturday ahead of a report the European... Published 04 Nov, 2023 12:35pm
Technology SpaceX signs deal to launch key European satellites SpaceX has signed a deal to launch up to four of Europe’s flagship navigation and secure communications satellites... Published 23 Oct, 2023 01:45pm
World European Parliament approves 50bn euros more for Ukraine STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament on Tuesday backed giving an extra 50 billion euros ($53 billion) in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
World EU’s von der Leyen and parliament chief head to Israel BRUSSELS: The presidents of the European Commission and Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola, will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:16pm
World Denmark, Sweden suspend Palestinian development aid COPENHAGEN: Denmark and Sweden said Tuesday they were suspending Palestinian development aid but maintaining... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
World EU freezes aid payments for Palestinians after Hamas attack on Israel BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Monday it was putting all its development aid to Palestinians, worth 691... Published 09 Oct, 2023 07:42pm
Business & Finance Europe’s solar industry warns against tariffs on imports BRUSSELS: Europe’s solar power industry has warned policymakers not to impose tariffs on imports, amid fears that... Published 02 Oct, 2023 11:38am
World Biden, EU’s von der Leyen set to meet in Washington on Oct. 20 US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to meet on Oct, 20, likely in... Published 27 Sep, 2023 06:14pm