21 Мая 2025
Commission looking into credit default swaps
Concerns that speculators are short-selling euros to make profits from Greece’s financial problems
Ukraine leader in key Russia trip
Ukraine's new President, Viktor Yanukovych, visits Moscow to return ties with Russia to a "strategic partnership".
China lets its cash speak in the Balkans
As Brussels painstakingly deliberates the merits of aspiring European Union members in the Balkans, Beijing has begun an investment offensive in the region. But is China’s money talking economics or politics?
Anti-immigration parties set to make gains in Dutch elections
Voters in the Netherlands have gone to the polls in municipal elections. Political parties opposing Muslim immigration are expected to gain ground in the run-up to early national elections in June.
MEPs want greater say in shaping foreign policy
Parliament expresses frustration over being sidelined in formation of new diplomatic corps.
Europe unveils plan for greater prosperity
The EU has unveiled its '2020 strategy' to lead the continent away from economic crisis towards a greener, more prosperous future. However, part of the strategy has prompted concern from Germany.
Turkey officers in 'coup' charges
Twenty military officers are formally charged in Turkey with attempting to overthrow the government.
India and Pakistan launch talks
India and Pakistan begin their first high-level talks since the attacks on Mumbai at the end of 2008, amid tensions over Kashmir.
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