Virus highlights plight of Europe’s migrant farm hands
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the plight of Europe's migrant farm workers into stark relief with the added risk of contagion in overcrowded, unsanitary living quarters
Jobless and desperate: the post-lockdown reality for many
Many workers' lives have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic, as job losses in tourism, air travel, food and drink or other industries hit those both on fixed contracts and in the informal sector
European nations scramble to block coronavirus
Is Europe prepared to contain the spread of COVID-19 as Italy sees a surge in new infections?
US sanctions push Nord Stream 2 contractor to halt pipeline work
The United States has imposed sanctions against Nord Stream 2, a natural gas pipeline project between Russia and Europe. The contracting company has, therefore, announced it was halting all work on the project.
Four-way Ukraine peace talks get under way in Paris
Germany and France will mediate between Ukraine and Russia in hopes of attaining peace in eastern Ukraine.
EU extends Russia sanctions
The European Union prolongs economic sanctions on Russia for its role in the eastern Ukraine conflict and calls for "immediate release" of seamen.
TurkStream pipeline nearly complete: Gazprom
The TurkStream pipeline, due to supply Russian gas to Turkey via the Black Sea from next year, is already 80 percent complete, the CEO of the Russian gas giant Gazprom has said.
EU, ex-Soviet states push ties in face of ‘hostile’ Russia
Will fears about Russian influence result in deeper ties between six former Soviet states and the EU?
EU chief underlines Ukraine support
The European Union reinforces its relations with Ukraine by completing the adoption of an association agreement with the former Soviet republic.
EU agrees to extend Russia economic sanctions
EU leaders agree to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months because Moscow has failed to meet its Ukraine ceasefire commitments.