2015-06-27

Tunisia

Tunisia's tourism industry set to suffer in wake of deadly hotel attack

The killing of 39 people at a beach hotel in Tunisia could spell disaster for the country’s already struggling economy. Tunisia’s tourism minister

27/06/2015

Economy

Eurogroup says 'no deal' to Greek request for bailout extension

The Eurogroup has announced that Greece’s financial aid programme will expire on Tuesday night. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the head of the 19-member group

27/06/2015

Sport

Dennis Enarson wins Munich Mash BMX

Now to the Munich mash where the best BMX riders in the world are brought together in front of thousands of spectators. Here the US rider Dennis

27/06/2015

Sport

Baku European Games day 15 roundup

Russia claimed the men’s beach football gold medal adding to their huge medal haul on the last day of the inaugural European Games in Baku. The

27/06/2015

Economy

Greek parliament authorises referendum on bailout offer

Greece’s parliament has authorised a referendum on a bailout offer from foreign creditors. It is set to take place on the 5th of July. Prime

27/06/2015

Sport

Rossi fights for victory at Assen GP

At the Cathedral of motorcycling, Assen, the race always takes place on the last Saturday of June. Although that tradition is about to change, Speed

27/06/2015

Economy

Athens gives its view on Greece's financial future

With Greece’s future in the euro zone looking shakier than ever, it seems the Greek population is divided over the proposed referendum on austerity

27/06/2015

Syria

Kobane: militants driven out of strategic Syrian town

Smoke is still rising over Kobane on Syria’s border with Turkey, after militants from the group known as Islamic State were driven out. The

27/06/2015

Kuwait

Kuwait: suspects arrested following deadly attack on Shi'ite mosque

As Kuwait marked a day of national mourning, officials announced the arrest of several suspects following a deadly suicide bomb explosion at a

27/06/2015

Greece

Greece: the gloves are off in Brussels

Exasperation is said to be at its peak in Brussels, as Eurogroup ministers meet once again for last-ditch talks about Greece. Athens has raised

27/06/2015

Azerbaijan

Second athlete fails drugs test at Baku European Games

27/06/2015

Germany

Greek referendum proposal causes ripples in Germany

Alexis Tsipras’ shock proposal for a referendum on accepting a bailout deal has caused ripples throughout Europe. In Germany, the news of a possible

27/06/2015

Tunisia

Tunisia: clampdown on security as tourists repatriated

The only people on the beach today in the Tunisian resort of Sousse are armed police officers. There has been a marked security clampdown since 38

27/06/2015

Azerbaijan

Baku European Games: Day 14 Highlights

Russia took gold in the women's 3x3 basketball final in a thrilling final by defeating Ukraine 22-17 on the fourteenth day of competition at the Baku European Games.

27/06/2015

World News

Greece: mixed reaction to referendum decision

News of the impending referendum has caused alarm for some in Greece. The country’s Central Bank says deposits are now at their lowest level since

27/06/2015

USA

US: Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide

The White House went rainbow to mark an historic day for the gay rights movement in the United States. The Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex

27/06/2015

France

France: suspect in beheading and factory attack a 'very kind person'

Neighbours of a delivery man, suspected of beheading his boss before trying to blow up a gas factory in south-eastern France, say they are shocked

27/06/2015

Tunisia

Tunisia to beef up security measures in wake of deadly hotel attack

Tunisia is beefing up security measures after a gunman went on a shooting spree at a hotel. leaving dozens dead. The attacker, disguised as a

27/06/2015

Greece

Greek bailout referendum marks 'big moment for democracy'

A referendum call from Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras marks the most dramatic twist yet in long-running negotiations between Greece and its

27/06/2015

Greece

Greek debt crisis: Tsipras calls for referendum on bailout deal offer

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is calling for a referendum on 5 July on whether the country should accept or reject a bailout agreement offered

27/06/2015