Europeans offer Iran deal to avert sanctions
European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new sanctions push on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear programme over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere.
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European stocks retreat before US inflation data
European stock markets fell Friday as investors digested mixed economic data, while shares in UK banks and the pound dropped on reports the sector could face a windfall tax.
Europa League draw throws up Forest-Malmo rematch
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday鈥檚 draw for this season鈥檚 Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides鈥� clash in the 1979 European Cup final.
Russia rejects EU troops in Ukraine, speedy Zelensky meeting
Russia pushed back Wednesday against the idea of European peacekeeping troops being deployed to Ukraine, and downplayed chances of a meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, in another blow to the chances of a peace deal...
EU stresses empowered Rohingya voices for sustainable solutions
The European Union has said it believes in empowered and representative Rohingya voices and supports efforts that drive sustainable solutions...
Record drought in Europe, Med in early August
More than half of Europe and the Mediterranean basin was affected by drought in the first ten days of August, according to an AFP analysis on Monday of European Drought Observatory data.
EU wildfires burnt 1 million hectares in 2025: AFP
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares in the European Union in 2025, a record since statistics began in 2006, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Forest Fire Information System.
Eurozone business activity growth hits 15-month high in August
Business activity in the eurozone increased for an eighth consecutive month in August, rising to the greatest extent in 15 months, a closely watched survey showed on Thursday...
Turkish Airlines says offer to buy stake in Air Europa accepted
Turkish Airlines on Tuesday said Air Europa had accepted its 300-million-euro ($350 million) offer to purchase a minority stake in the indebted Spanish airline...
Swedish church arrives at new home after 2-day journey
A landmark Swedish church in the Arctic arrived Wednesday at its new home after a two-day move across the town of Kiruna to allow Europe鈥檚 biggest underground mine to expand...
EU to give 4m euros for polls preparations
The European Union has announced an assistance package of more than four million euros to help Bangladesh Election Commission organise the Jatiya Sangsad elections in accordance with international standards...
Apparel exports to EU rise by 17.9pc in H1
Bangladesh cemented its position as the European Union鈥檚 second-largest apparel supplier in the first half of 2025 with exports up 17.9 per cent to 10.29 billion euros, but its growth was eclipsed by China鈥檚 22.3 per cent rise and Cambodia鈥檚 30.4 per cent surge, signalling severer competition in the EU market...
Global stocks cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates
European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine...
MTB gets Euromoney recognition
Mutual Trust Bank PLC has been named Bangladesh鈥檚 鈥楤est Bank for Diversity and Inclusion鈥� by Euromoney for the fourth consecutive year, said a press release...
PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha鈥檚 deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes...
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump
European leaders will join聽Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow鈥檚 invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following an Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
China opposes European sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
China said Friday it opposed invoking sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme after three Western nations told the UN they would reimpose them if no diplomatic solution was found by the end of August...
European powers ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter released Wednesday...
Thousands battle Greece fires as heatwave bakes Europe
Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe...
EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 鈥榖ut not at any cost鈥�
The European Union is ready to do a deal to land a groundbreaking treaty on plastic pollution, but not at any cost, the EU鈥檚 environment commissioner insisted Tuesday.
Palace claim sporting merit 'meaningless' after Europa League demotion
Premier League side Crystal Palace said on Tuesday that sporting merit had been 鈥榬endered meaningless鈥� by UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League.
Lack of awareness hurdle to ensuring traceability: experts
Lack of awareness about digital product passports, the latest European Union regulations and circular supply chains among the country鈥檚 manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized ones, is a significant challenge in ensuring traceability of exportable goods, said experts...
Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion
Crystal Palace's appeal over their demotion from the Europa League to the UEFA Conference League was rejected Monday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
European ministers slam Israel鈥檚 Gaza control plan
Spain and seven other European nations on Sunday condemned Israel鈥檚 plan to occupy Gaza City, warning it would kill large numbers of civilians and force nearly a million Palestinians from their homes...
Midsized German firms bet on niche products
While Germany鈥檚 big companies groan under the US tariff burden, many small and midsize firms, the backbone of Europe鈥檚 top economy, are confident their highly-specialised goods will just keep selling...
Thyssenkrupp to spin off marine division
German industrial titan Thyssenkrupp鈥檚 shareholders on Friday backed a spin-off of its warship and submarine-building unit, seeking to better position the group to benefit from a European defence boom...
China exports top forecasts
China鈥檚 exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offset a drop in those to the United States...
Germany factory output lowest since pandemic
German industrial production slumped in June to its lowest level since the pandemic in 2020, data showed Thursday, underlining the fragility of Europe鈥檚 top economy even before US President Donald Trump鈥檚 new tariffs kicked in...
German factory orders fall
German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in June, official data showed Wednesday, as Europe鈥檚 biggest economy struggles with prolonged domestic weakness and volatile US trade policy...
Czech driverless train hits open track
A rail line linking two northern Czech towns is testing Europe鈥檚 first driverless train operating in an open environment, its developer told AFP on Tuesday...