Europe reels under heatwave, 3 killed in France
Paris, June 26 (IANS) A heatwave likened to “hell” has been sweeping across Europe disrupting normal life and claiming lives. Forecasters have warned of the …
ZTE’s 5G phone may debut in Europe soon: Report
Shenzhen (China), June 8 (IANS) Chinese handset maker ZTE is set to release its first 5G handset, the Axon 10 Pro 5G, in Europe this …
Migrant hides inside car dashboard to enter Europe
Madrid, May 28 (IANS) A migrant was found hiding inside the dashboard of a car on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of …
Europe’s leaders launch hunt for EU top jobs
Brussels, May 28 (IANS) European leaders headed on Brussels on Tuesday to launch the hunt for candidates for top EU jobs in the wake of …
Europe warns US not to escalate tensions with Iran
Brussels, May 14 (IANS) The European Union (EU) and member states’ foreign ministers told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to exercise maximum restraint and …
‘Europe, Africa must see partnership between equals’
Sibiu (Romania), May 10 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s populist Premier Giuseppe Conte on Thursday questioned Europe’s traditional aid-based approach to Africa and called for a new “partnership …
US threatens tariffs on $11 bn of Europe goods
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The US is threatening to impose tariffs on European goods worth billions of dollars, intensifying a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies, …
Huawei builds mini Europe in China to house R&D arm
Beijing, March 31 (IANS) Chinese technology giant Huawei, which is in the eye of a global security storm, has built a new campus in China …
Apple Watch with ECG app now in Europe, Hong Kong
San Francisco, March 28 (IANS) Apple Watch Series 4 with industry-first features like ECG reading app and irregular rhythm notification will now be available in …
Samsung to launch Galaxy Fold in Europe in May
Seoul, March 26 (IANS) Samsung Electronics Co said on Tuesday that it plans to release its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, in Europe in …
Apple will support media literacy in US, Europe
San Francisco, March 20 (IANS) Apple has announced a new initiative in support of non-profit organisations in the US and Europe that offer un-biased, independent …
‘Morocco can be India’s gateway to Europe, W. Africa’
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Morocco could serve as a gateway for India’s exports to Europe, West Africa and the US due to a plethora …
Americans will need new visa to visit Europe
Brussels, March 9 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has said that US citizens will need a new type of visa, a European Travel Information and …
Europe-India collaborative street art project unveiled on Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) To mark International Women’s Day, a street art project created by a collaboration of European artist NeSpoon with 25 local …
Visa, PayMate tie up for operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Global payments major Visa and Indian business-to-business (B2B) payments facilitator PayMate on Monday said they have partnered for corporate payment …
Tesla ends contract to prepare Model 3 for delivery in Europe: Report
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is ending its contract with the firm preparing the cars at the port due to …
Europe must share burden of migration: Conte
Strasbourg, Feb 13 (IANS/AKI) European Union countries must take shared responsibility for handling the influx of boat migrants to the bloc – as leaders agreed …
NATO rules out new missiles in Europe
Brussels, Feb 12 (IANS) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has no intention of deploying new ground-based nuclear missiles in Europe in the event that …
US warns Europe against using Huawei
Budapest, Feb 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned European countries that using technology from Chinese tech giant Huawei could hurt their relationship …
Tesla Model 3 deliveries in Europe facing delay: Report
San Francisco, Feb 7 (IANS) Electric vehicle maker Tesla, which officially started deliveries of its Model 3 in Europe late last month, is facing some …
Children’s smartwatch recalled in Europe over hacking fears
London, Feb 6 (IANS) The European Commission has ordered the recall of a children’s smartwatch over fears that the watches could reveal sensitive information such …
Don’t heed ‘mad’ Trump, Maduro tells Italy, Europe
Rome, Feb 5 (IANS/AKI) Venezuelan President Nicolas Madurohas urged Italy and other European countries not to be led on by “the mad acts” of US …
Top US diplomat on Europe policy resigns
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) The US State Department’s top diplomat focused on Europe policy has resigned his post, effective February 15, media reported. In a …
Tesla to begin Model 3 deliveries in Europe
San Francisco, Jan 22 (IANS) Electric vehicle maker Tesla has received the go-ahead to begin its Model 3 deliveries in Europe, less than a week …
Migrants, refugees in Europe vulnerable to diseases: WHO
Geneva, Jan 22 (IANS) Migrants and refugees may be susceptible to non-communicable and communicable, as well as chronic diseases due to poverty or change of …
Al Qaeda plotting plane attacks in Europe: UK Security Minister
London, Dec 24 (IANS) A “resurgent” Al Qaeda is looking to carry out terror attacks on passenger planes and airports, UK Security Minister Ben Wallace …
Africa, Europe should intensify cooperation: Juncker
Vienna, Dec 18 (IANS) European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday urged Europe and Africa to intensify their cooperation. “Europe needs Africa and Africa needs …
Coal use declines in Europe, but spikes in India: IEA
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) While global coal demand looks set to rise for the second year in a row in 2018, it is forecast …
After EU summit, Merkel calls for more unified Europe
Berlin, Dec 16 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the importance of European integration as a path to peace and security, calling for addressing …
Dangerous rape laws in Europe must be updated: Amnesty
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Rape laws across Europe were “dangerous and outdated”, according to a new Amnesty International report. The report released on Friday night …
India, Europe sales help Xiaomi swing to net profit in Q3
Hong Kong, Nov 19 (IANS) Riding on its robust sales in India and Europe, China-based Xiaomi on Monday reported a 49.1 per cent increase in …
Europe must prevent political chaos: Macron
Berlin, Nov 19 (IANS) France’s President Emmanuel Macron has called for closer ties between Paris and Germany, saying Europe “has the obligation not to let …
Trump slams Europe’s unfair military relations with US
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump this Monday again criticized Europe’s unfair military relations with his country and said its nations can either …
Trump, Macron say Europe needs to ramp up military spending
Paris, Nov 10 (IANS) The French and US Presidents said on Saturday they agreed that Europe needed to increase its contribution to common defence spending …
Shillong talents win Best India Act at 2018 Europe Music Awards
Bilbao (Spain), Nov 5 (IANS) Shillong-based Big-Ri & Meba Ofilia won the Best India Act for their song “Done Talking” at the 2018 Europe Music …
French president calls for Europe’s ‘reunion’
Bratislava, Oct 27 (IANS) If the European Union (EU) is expected to progress, consensus among all member countries is needed, while all must have in …
Italy backs Juncker’s plan for Europe-Africa alliance
Rome, Oct 25 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s Premier Giuseppe Conte on Thursday said the populist government supports European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s proposal for “An Alliance …
Europe-Japan joint mission set out for Mercury
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Two satellites developed in Europe and Japan are on their way to the Sun’s closest planet Mercury. It is likely to …
EU, Bill Gates launch $115mn clean energy fund in Europe
Brussels, Oct 17 (IANS) The European Commission and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, an investment fund led by Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates, launched on Wednesday a …
Google may charge device makers for its Android apps in Europe
San Francisco, Oct 17 (IANS) In its bid to comply with the decision of European Union’s anti-trust watchdog’s decision against Android, Google is updating the …
Europe in convulsions even as Corbyn rises in Britain (Comment)
From Rome to London the contrast was sharp – from political despair to hope. A comprehensive conference on Afghanistan, superbly organised the NATO Foundation, was …