Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Latvia appeals removal of sanctions on Russians Fridman and Aven

Latvia has appealed a decision by the European Union Court of Justice that annulled sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman and his business partner Petr Aven,

Latvia appeals removal of sanctions on Russians Fridman and Aven
Election|Europe|Political

Germany plans to hold general elections on Sept. 28 next year

Germany plans to hold the next general elections for its lower house of parliament on Sept. 28 next year, the government said on Wednesday, in line with the nation's

Germany plans to hold general elections on Sept. 28 next year
Europe|Opinion|Sports

France’s forgotten athletes: As the world tunes in to the Olympics, many of Paris’ poorer suburbs see little benefit

France’s forgotten athletes: As the world tunes in to the Olympics, many of Paris’ poorer suburbs see little benefit

France’s forgotten athletes: As the world tunes in to the Olympics, many of Paris’ poorer suburbs see little benefit
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

This word is the ‘key’ to being treated well in France, experts say

This word is the ‘key’ to being treated well in France, experts say

This word is the ‘key’ to being treated well in France, experts say
Europe|Travel

How not to be a cliché in Paris

This summer the French capital is expected to welcome 15 million tourists while it hosts the Olympic Games. In a city seven times smaller than New York, it's easy to stand out. CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne provides some expert tips to avoid the clichés and navigate Paris like a local.

How not to be a cliché in Paris
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Olympic Opening Ceremony dancers call off strike action

Olympic Opening Ceremony dancers call off strike action

Olympic Opening Ceremony dancers call off strike action
Europe|News|Political

Kremlin says Ukraine's signal on talks appears to be in unison with Russia's position

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukraine's signal on talks with Moscow appeared to be in unison with Russia's own position, but that more details were needed.

Kremlin says Ukraine's signal on talks appears to be in unison with Russia's position
Europe|News

Slovakia, Hungary threaten Ukraine with court fight over blocked oil

Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to take Ukraine to court for blocking supplies of oil by Russian producer Lukoil via the Soviet-built Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline, the last

Slovakia, Hungary threaten Ukraine with court fight over blocked oil
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Nestle, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero back EU deforestation law, document shows

Consumer goods giants including Nestle, Mars Wrigley and Ferrero have backed the European Union's upcoming ban on imported goods linked to deforestation, amid calls

Nestle, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero back EU deforestation law, document shows
Environment|Europe

Climate activists glued to runway halt flights at German airport, other protests foiled

Germany's Cologne-Bonn airport suspended flights for several hours on Wednesday after climate activists glued themselves to a runway, while similar

Climate activists glued to runway halt flights at German airport, other protests foiled
Business|Europe|Technology

Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to Europe after US launch

Ferrari said on Wednesday it would extend its scheme to accept payments in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars to its European dealers network from the end of this month, after

Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to Europe after US launch
Crime|Europe|Sports

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday, just days before the Games begin.

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics
Business|Europe|Technology

Lilium to begin studying US air-taxi assembly sites this year

Germany-based Lilium plans to begin studying possible air-taxi assembly sites in the U.S. later this year with a goal of having a plant up and

Lilium to begin studying US air-taxi assembly sites this year
Economy|Europe|Finance

EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine

European Union member states discussed options for extending the renewal period of sanctions on Russian central bank assets to secure a major

EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine
Europe|Political

EU warns Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs

The European Commission has warned Slovakia that it will take immediate legal action if the government pushes ahead with a proposed law requiring NGOs that receive funding from

EU warns Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs
Europe|Sports

Olympics 2024: How to watch, key dates in Paris and the medal race

The cauldron is lit, and the action is picking up at the Paris Olympics

Olympics 2024: How to watch, key dates in Paris and the medal race
Business|Europe|Technology

Spain's antitrust watchdog opens investigation into Apple's app store

Spain's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it had opened an investigation into possible anti-competitive behaviour by Apple's App Store, an allegation the tech giant denied.

Spain's antitrust watchdog opens investigation into Apple's app store
Europe|News

Russian military intelligence officer injured in Moscow car bomb attack, Kommersant says

A car bomb injured an officer from Russia's military intelligence agency in northern Moscow on Wednesday, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

Russian military intelligence officer injured in Moscow car bomb attack, Kommersant says
Business|Entertainment|Europe

Informa to buy Cannes Lions owner Ascential for $1.6 billion

Britain's Informa said on Wednesday it had reached a deal to buy Cannes Lions Festival owner Ascential for 1.2 billion pounds ($1.6 billion), adding the flagship ad

Informa to buy Cannes Lions owner Ascential for $1.6 billion
Europe|Sports

As Olympic hosts, 'Les Français' are in the spotlight. Here's why the French can't be pigeon-holed

The Olympic Games are putting the French in the spotlight, as the hosts

As Olympic hosts, 'Les Français' are in the spotlight. Here's why the French can't be pigeon-holed
Europe|Sports

IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

The French Alps' bid to host the 2030 Winter Games has been approved by the International Olympic Committee with conditions attached

IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone business growth stalls in July, PMIs show

Growth in euro zone business activity stalled this month as a tepid expansion in the bloc's dominant services industry failed to offset a deeper downturn among

Euro zone business growth stalls in July, PMIs show
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's foreign minister seeking 'common ground' with China in talks on ending war with Russia

Ukraine’s foreign minister says he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending his country’s war with Russia

Ukraine's foreign minister seeking 'common ground' with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Environment|Europe

Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended

Authorities say climate activists have glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany forcing the suspension of flights

Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Some sun, football and promotions fuel UK groceries spending, says NIQ

A week of hot summer weather at the end of June, England reaching the final of the Euro 2024 soccer championship and promotions on branded goods drove UK grocery

Some sun, football and promotions fuel UK groceries spending, says NIQ

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