United Kingdom

Euroviews. Magnitsky sanctions are coming. What form they’ll take depends on the EU and UK ǀ View

What exactly do the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell and UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab mean when they talk about Magnitsky sanctions? The question matters because both have committed to introducing them in their respective jurisdictions in the near future.

23/12/2019

Germany

Nord Stream 2 pipeline construction to press on despite US sanctions

Construction on the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline will press on despite the introduction of US sanctions, the group behind the gas pipe project announced on Saturday.

21/12/2019

France

France willing to take Trump to WTO over proposed tariffs

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that there is no legal basis for Trump's tariff threat.

08/12/2019

Iraq

More than 20 people killed in attack on protesters in Baghdad

The attack came mere hours after the United States moved against three Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary leaders, slapping financial sanctions on them over deadly attacks against protesters.

07/12/2019

Iran

Protests erupt in Iran's major cities after petrol price rise

Riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in Tehran and dozens of cities across Iran on Saturday, Iranian news agencies and social media said.

16/11/2019

USA

Trump orders visa ban for family members of Iranian officials

Families of those held in Iran have accused Tehran of "hostage taking" and demanded governments take concerted action.

26/09/2019

Cuba

Rum joint venture defies US sanctions

British company Diageo and a Cuban state company create a joint venture to distribute Santiago de Cuba rum globally, in defiance of US sanctions.

13/08/2019

World

Washington slaps fresh sanctions on Venezuela

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

07/08/2019

USA

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

10/05/2019

World

US expected to eliminate Iranian oil waivers; China opposes plan

The United States is expected to announce the end of waivers to countries who currently buy oil from Iran. China has responded to the US threat saying bilateral cooperation with Iran is 'in accordance with the law'.

22/04/2019

World News

How might EU trade sanctions on the US hit consumers?

Brussels has drawn up a list of American products it’s ready to target with extra duties, in an ongoing row over aircraft subsidies.

18/04/2019

World

Raw Politics: EU discusses economic sanctions against Venezuela

The EU joins the ranks of other countries that have added economic sanctions against Venezuela. On Thursday, the EU recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's legitimate interim president.

31/01/2019

Venezuela

US imposes sanctions on state-own oil firm in Venezuela

The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, White House national security adviser John Bolton has said.

28/01/2019

Europe News

Europe's political parties look for new alliances ahead of election

Populists try to join forces transnationally to beat the establishment

09/01/2019

Denmark

EU agrees sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency, Danish FM says

Denmark's Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen said the EU was sending a "strong signal" after agreeing to enact sanctions against Iran's intelligence agency

08/01/2019

North Korea

North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington.

01/01/2019

Gaza

Gaza: humanitarian conditions deteriorate

Everything is in short supply, from basic medicines to bed space, as injuries add to the overstretched system that is close to falling apart, warn doctors and UNWRA.

06/12/2018

Iran

Trump targets Iran’s oil and banks in ‘toughest ever’ US sanctions

The Trump administration is completing its reinstatement of all sanctions against Tehran that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

05/11/2018

Russia

Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite

Russia has signed a decree imposing financial sanctions on Ukraine's political elite, freezing their property and financial assets in Russia. Hundreds of politicians and officials, as well as dozens of Ukrainian owned businesses are said to be targeted in response to similar measures taken by Kiev.

01/11/2018

Saudi Arabia

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

24/10/2018