EU plans stricter climate goals to ‘raise ambition’
By 2030, the European Union has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent, compared to the 1990 levels.
Britain urges US, Europe to ‘go further’ in countering Russia
New British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt urges the US and European countries to do more to call out Russia's "malign behavior" and keep it in check, notably by implementing sanctions.
What has Greece received in outside support so far?
Under the framework of further debt relief, Athens was given a 10-year extension on its loans and a deferral on repayment of interest and principle.
Greece exits third and last bailout after biting austerity
After years of stinging austerity measures, Greece emerges from its third and last bailout, although officials warn the country still has a "long way to go".
Interior Ministry: Germany seals migrant return deal with Greece
Germany has reached an agreement with Greece to send back migrants to the Mediterranean country if they have already applied for asylum there, a German Interior Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.
Prosecutors fear ‘another 10 to 20 missing’ under Genoa bridge rubble
The government declared a 12-month state of emergency on Wednesday for the city of Genoa and announced 5 millions euros in emergency funding.
Aquarius ship arrives in Malta after migrant-sharing deal
The Aquarius rescue ship arrives in Malta after EU countries thrashed out a deal to take in the 141 migrants onboard, defusing another diplomatic standoff in the Mediterranean.
EU ramps up pressure on Poland over court reform
The EU has stepped up its legal threats to Poland over its controversial Supreme Court reforms, giving Warsaw one month to comply or risk being hauled before the bloc's top court.
European Commission ups pressure in Poland on judges
The new policy does allow judges 65 and older to stay on, but only if they clear their standing with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
EU faces fresh standoff over Aquarius migrant boat
European countries face pressure to resolve a new standoff with operators of the migrant rescue ship Aquarius which is stranded for a second time in the Mediterranean carrying 141 people.