businessweekly
Record low eurozone rates – too little too late?After the latest EU summit, the European Central Bank has cut interest rates. But at the same time… 06/07/12 15:57 CET
cinema
Count Dracula takes on a new dimension in 3DItalian master of horror Dario Argento presented his latest movie ‘Dracula 3D’ at the Midnight… 06/07/12 15:29 CET
corporate
Libor scandal probes spreadBritain’s anti-fraud investigators are to look into the Libor interest rate-rigging scandal. The… 06/07/12 18:15 CET
Samsung enjoys galactically good salesSoaring sales of its Galaxy smartphone drove Samsung’s quarterly profit to a record. The South… 06/07/12 15:30 CET
Crisis hits Peugeot Citroen’s salesStruggling French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen’s deliveries in the first half of the year tumbled… 06/07/12 15:19 CET
economy
Weak jobs numbers overshadow US electionIn what is bad news for President Barack Obama’s re-election chances in November, US employers… 06/07/12 15:57 CET
IMF head worried about world economyThe head of the International Monetary Fund is expressing concern at a deterioration in the global… 06/07/12 15:07 CET
europa
Green groups slam Commission on environmentPresident Jose Manual Barroso, European Commission chief, has reached the half way stage of his… 06/07/12 18:45 CET
europeweekly
Europe Weekly: MEPs act up over ACTAIn this week’s Europe Weekly we look at the fallout following last month’s EU summit in Brussels… 06/07/12 17:46 CET
markets
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perspectives
Syria: endless bloodshedThis first week of July in Paris leaders from some 50 countries grouped as the Friends of Syria met… 06/07/12 17:22 CET
pictureoftheday
Olympic rings shine through rainy LondonTwo tourists stand under Union Jack umbrellas as they take pictures of London’s Tower Bridge… 06/07/12 12:13 CET
reporter
The Greek debt that became Cyprus’ Trojan HorseSome news from Cyprus, which sounds uncannily like news from Greece: the country does not have… 06/07/12 14:08 CET
Sport
Tour de France: Sagan stuns Greipel for third stage victorySlovakia’s Peter Sagan kept his composure to claim his third stage of the Tour de France in Metz on… 06/07/12 20:56 CET
u talk
What VAT is due when buying a car?In this edition of U-talk our question comes from Cecile: “I live in Arlon, close to the Belgian… 06/07/12 17:28 CET
The European Ombudsman at your serviceIn this edition of U-talk, our question comes from Franck, in Toulouse, France, who wants to ask… 06/07/12 09:47 CET
world news
Libya prepares for historic electionsLess than a year after an uprising ended four decades of autocratic rule by Muammar Gaddafi, Libya… 06/07/12 19:00 CET
Suspended Romania leader denies wrongdoingThe Romanian parliament has voted to suspend President Traian Basescu from office after the ruling… 06/07/12 23:03 CET
Samaras commits to bailout plan in first speech as Greece PMIn his first policy speech since becoming prime minister, Antonis Samaras reaffirmed his commitment… 06/07/12 22:43 CET
Romania parliament votes to suspend President BasescuThe Romanian parliament has voted to suspend President Basescu from office after the ruling… 06/07/12 21:03 CET
Russia NGO vote brings fear of protest clampdownCloser monitoring of non-governmental organisations working in Russia is a step closer after the… 06/07/12 19:54 CET
‘Friends of Syria’ statement angers RussiaThe “Friends of Syria” meeting in Paris has ended with the hundred or so nations gathered in the… 06/07/12 19:33 CET
London businesses fear Olympics lossesAfter years of preparation, London is in the starting blocks for the Olympic Games which begin in… 06/07/12 19:15 CET
Gaddafi lawyer slams Libya over treatmentTripoli is still at loggerheads with the International Criminal Court over where Muammar Gaddafi’s… 06/07/12 17:33 CET
Assistant jailed for stealing from U2 guitaristThe assistant to U2 bassist Adam Clayton has been found guilty of stealing 2.3 million euros from… 06/07/12 16:57 CET
Ex-RAF member jailed for her part in Germany prosecutor murderA former member of German left-wing terrorist group, the Red Army Faction, has been jailed for four… 06/07/12 16:57 CET
Heavy rain and more floods expected in UKThe UK Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings after forecasts of more than one month’s… 06/07/12 16:57 CET
Bulls + running = PamplonaAn estimated 70 million euros in much needed tourism cash will be generated as the Spanish city of… 06/07/12 16:04 CET
Cyprus criticises eurozone and ‘seeks aid from Russia’Cyprus has asked Russia for a five billion euro loan, according to a report quoting the Russian… 06/07/12 15:47 CET
Turkey honours pilots downed by SyriaA ceremony has been held in Turkey for the two pilots killed when Syria downed a Turkish jet last… 06/07/12 14:19 CET
Violence overshadows Libya voteLibyans will get their first real taste of democracy in more than half a century on Saturday. But… 06/07/12 13:13 CET
Italy public transport strike causes commuter miseryCommuters in Italy are facing major delays and disruptions after a walk-out by public transport… 06/07/12 12:32 CET
Two new satellites launched by ArianespaceThe European space consortium Arianespace has launched two satellites to boost telecommunications… 06/07/12 12:32 CET
Voters to decide condom porn enforcementVoters in Los Angeles county will decide in November whether porn actors should be forced to wear… 06/07/12 12:32 CET
Syrian army defector to join ‘Friends’ in ParisThe Friends of Syria meeting that began in Paris this morning could have a surprise visitor. Manaf… 06/07/12 11:04 CET
Renewed assault on Syria city of HomsAt least 27 people were killed across Syria on Thursday, according to the UK-based Syrian… 06/07/12 11:03 CET
Argentina: Former junta leaders jailed in ‘stolen babies’ caseThree leaders from Argentina’s former military junta have been jailed for a total of 95 years for… 06/07/12 09:04 CET
‘Missing Caravaggios’ uncovered in ItalyTwo art historians in Italy claim they have uncovered dozens of sketches and paintings that they… 06/07/12 07:21 CET
Italy’s cabinet backs 4.5 billion euros in cutsItaly’s cabinet have approved 4.5 billion euros in spending cuts aimed at slashing the country’s… 06/07/12 07:21 CET
Argentine junta leader jailed for 50 years for stealing childrenThe leader of Argentina’s former military junta has been sentenced to 50 years in jail for stealing… 06/07/12 02:54 CET
Airport tax hike in SpainAnyone planning a summer holiday in Spain is now subject to a surprise hike in airport tax imposed… 06/07/12 01:44 CET
Romania’s PM steps up bid to impeach presidentRomania’s centre-right president is locked in a power struggle with the country’s leftist… 06/07/12 01:43 CET
Italy’s high court upholds Genoa G8 police convictionsItaly’s high court has upheld the convictions of senior police officers found guilty of beating… 06/07/12 01:03 CET
France, Turkey move to mend ties after Paris ditches genocide law for goodTurkey on Thursday moved to repair ties with France after Paris said it will not resurrect a law on… 06/07/12 00:14 CET
