Bulgaria 21st member to adopt euro
EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area鈥檚 21st member...
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Strong euro to weigh on exports, inflation: ECB
European Central Bank policymakers are concerned that the appreciation of the euro could weigh on exports and drag inflation down further, minutes from their June meeting published Thursday showed.
European cos urge EU to delay AI rules
Dozens of Europe鈥檚 biggest companies urged the EU to hit the pause button on its landmark AI rules on Thursday, warning that going too fast could harm the bloc鈥檚 ability to lead in the global AI race...
Central Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures of the year so far...
Global stocks retreat
US and European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday after Wall Street indexes closed the second quarter at record highs, with investors locking in gains while weighing up the prospects for US trade deals ahead of President Donald Trump鈥檚 July 9 tariff deadline...
Eurozone inflation ticks up in June
Eurozone inflation accelerated slightly to 2.0 per cent in June, in line with analyst forecasts and the European Central Bank鈥檚 target, official data showed on Tuesday...
Europe on high alert as surprise early heatwave creeps north
Paris braced for blistering temperatures on Tuesday, with the French capital on red alert as an early summer heatwave spread into parts of northern Europe less accustomed to such extremes...
Record 19,982 migrants cross English Channel since January 1
Almost 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats from continental Europe since January 1, UK government figures showed on Tuesday, a new record for the first half of a year...
No relief for southern Europe as punishing heatwave persists
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings...
EU to support 70,000 Bangladeshis with disabilities
The European Union will support more than 70,000 individuals with disabilities residing in Mymensingh and Netrakona districts...
Cold baths, shelters as Southern Europe heatwave worsens
Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer鈥檚 first major heatwave...
Taiwan VP unfazed by alleged China plot
Taiwan鈥檚 vice-president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government accused Chinese embassy staff of planning to ram her car during an official visit to Europe...
England defend Under-21 Euro crown with dramatic win over Germany
England successfully defended their Under-21 European Championship title as Jonathan Rowe's header gave Lee Carlsey's team a 3-2 extra-time victory over Germany in the final on Saturday.
Lyon can compete in Europe if they overturn relegation: club
Lyon have agreed a financial sustainability procedure with UEFA which will allow them to play in Europe next season if they win their appeal against relegation to the French second division, the club said on Friday...
US president sows doubt on defending allies ahead of NATO summit
US president Donald Trump cast doubt on his commitment to protect Europe as he headed on Tuesday to a NATO summit to get allies to pledge more defence spending, after rounding on Israel and Iran for breaching a truce.
Celtic 'great' John Clark dies aged 84
Celtic paid tribute to former defender John Clark, part of the club's European Cup winning team in 1967, after he died aged 84 on Monday.
Thousands join pro-Palestinian marches across Europe
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in European cities calling for an end to the war in Gaza, hours before president Donald Trump said the US military had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites Sunday...
European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war rages
European powers hoped to offer a 鈥榙iplomatic solution鈥� as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Iran-Israel war could have migration impact on Europe: Erdogan
The Iran-Israel air war could spark a surge in migration that could harm Europe and the region, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Friday.
European, Iranian diplomats to meet as US mulls joining war
European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution to the war with Israel as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement.
Med rescuers saves 1,75,000 people since 2015
Maritime rescue organisations said Wednesday they had pulled more than 1,75,000 people from the Mediterranean over the past 10 years, as waves of migrants sought to use the dangerous sea route to reach Europe...
Ctg-Ranong shipping route to cut Europe transit time
The Port of Ranong, Thailand will be an important connectivity for Bangladesh as direct shipping route from Chittagong Port which will reduce shipping time to Europe by 10 to 14 days as ships do not have to go all the way to Singapore, says a Bangladeshi chamber...
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to EU surge 25.3pc in Jan鈥揂pr
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in January鈥揂pril of 2025 increased by 25.3 per cent to 7.54 billion euros from the same period in 2024, putting it ahead of traditional rivals like China, India, and Turkey in year-on-year growth...
A true friend of Bangladesh
THE Republic of Kosovo, as a new European state, aims to be part of the international community by respecting all international rules and norms. As a young demography, the people of Kosovo have endured a difficult history in the struggle for statehood, much like Bangladesh. With the declaration of independence, Kosovo is now part of the international community and continues to contribute to global peace and...
Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI push
Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday with a bang as Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced a major push into Europe...
EU for democratic reforms in Bangladesh鈥檚 political transition
The European Union on Friday said that it had consistently supported Bangladesh鈥檚 political transition, calling for it to be underpinned by the rule of law, fundamental rights and lead to democratic elections...
N Korea says military ties with Russia to ensure 鈥榩eace, stability鈥� in Europw, Asia
North Korea on Monday defended its military cooperation with Russia, saying ties were aimed at 鈥榚nsuring peace and stability鈥� in Europe and Asia...
EU, France hail Bangladesh鈥檚 role in UN peacekeeping
The European Union and France on Thursday praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions across the globe, as the world is observing the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9
US president Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would pause his threatened 50-per cent tariffs on the European Union until July 9, after a 鈥榲ery nice call鈥� with European Commision president Ursula von der Leyen...
South Korea look to feed off Son's Europa glory in World Cup qualifiers
South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week.