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15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
10th March, 2013
Britain, Italy, Greece say hostages killed in Nigeria
The three European nations admitted that a claim by a Nigerian militant group it had killed seven foreign hostages appeared to be true and condemned the act as barbaric and cold-blooded.
The three European nations admitted that a claim by a Nigerian militant group it had killed seven foreign hostages appeared to be true and condemned the act as barbaric and cold-blooded.
18th October, 2012
Europe: small businesses close down
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
25th August, 2012
Suffering Minorities
On Aug 24 about three thousand Pakistani Muslim immigrants gathered at central Syntagma square in Athens, Greece waving their national flag high, shouting slogans and…
On Aug 24 about three thousand Pakistani Muslim immigrants gathered at central Syntagma square in Athens, Greece waving their national flag high, shouting slogans and…
26th July, 2012
Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet
She was pulled from the team because her comments were against the Olympic spirit.
She was pulled from the team because her comments were against the Olympic spirit.
20th July, 2012
Head of Greek privatisation fund resigns: source
He quit his post on Thursday at the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, the entity charged with selling some of the state's choice assets.
He quit his post on Thursday at the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, the entity charged with selling some of the state's choice assets.
25th June, 2012
Greek finance minister resigns, crisis deepens
Vassilis Rapanos, 64, chairman of the National Bank of Greece, was rushed to hospital on Friday, before he could be sworn in, complaining of abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness.
Vassilis Rapanos, 64, chairman of the National Bank of Greece, was rushed to hospital on Friday, before he could be sworn in, complaining of abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness.
24th June, 2012
No room for sentiment in Loew’s hunt for Euro glory
Loew sprung a considerable surprise when he changed three of his six-strong attack.
Loew sprung a considerable surprise when he changed three of his six-strong attack.
21st June, 2012
Greek coalition takes power, promises to revise bailout
A conservative-led government takes power in Greece Wednesday, promising to negotiate softer terms for its international bailout. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. – Video by Reuters…
A conservative-led government takes power in Greece Wednesday, promising to negotiate softer terms for its international bailout. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. – Video by Reuters…
21st June, 2012
Dollar resilient after Fed largesse, euro dips
The dollar held above a one-month low against major currencies, even after the Federal Reserve went for another round of monetary stimulus.
The dollar held above a one-month low against major currencies, even after the Federal Reserve went for another round of monetary stimulus.
20th June, 2012
Brent hovers below $96, near 17-mth low
Worries over Spain's high borrowing costs lingered ahead of the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting in oil markets.
Worries over Spain's high borrowing costs lingered ahead of the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting in oil markets.
19th June, 2012
Asian shares slip as Spain woes come into focus
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
19th June, 2012
Euro strengthens in Asian trade
The euro moved higher in Asian trade, but gains were limited after Spain's borrowing costs hit a record high and optimism over Greek elections faded.
The euro moved higher in Asian trade, but gains were limited after Spain's borrowing costs hit a record high and optimism over Greek elections faded.
18th June, 2012
Relief in Greece after bailout parties win election
With almost all votes counted, New Democracy controlled 129 seats in the 300-seat parliament and the socialist Pasok party secured 33 seats, enough for a workable majority.
With almost all votes counted, New Democracy controlled 129 seats in the 300-seat parliament and the socialist Pasok party secured 33 seats, enough for a workable majority.
17th June, 2012
Europe faces ‘make or break’ moment: Greek ex-PM
Papandreou said there was also a risk that extreme political groups across Europe could profit from the crisis, after the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn entered the Greek parliament.
Papandreou said there was also a risk that extreme political groups across Europe could profit from the crisis, after the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn entered the Greek parliament.
17th June, 2012
Karagounis puts Greece through, Russia out
Greece beat Russia 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals, a result that sent the Russians home.
Greece beat Russia 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals, a result that sent the Russians home.
15th June, 2012
Asia week ahead
Potential fallout from Greece elections, India’s central bank policy, and Samsung’s latest smartphone launch – Reuters’ John Foley looks at Asia’s week ahead. – Video…
Potential fallout from Greece elections, India’s central bank policy, and Samsung’s latest smartphone launch – Reuters’ John Foley looks at Asia’s week ahead. – Video…
15th June, 2012
Brent rises above $98 after Opec meet
Brent futures climbed above $98, extending gains on expectations Saudi Arabia would scale back supplies after the Opec kept its output target unchanged
Brent futures climbed above $98, extending gains on expectations Saudi Arabia would scale back supplies after the Opec kept its output target unchanged
13th June, 2012
Euro 2012: Day 5
Czech Republic kept their hopes alive by a 2-1 win, Poland fought back to a 1-1 draw.
Czech Republic kept their hopes alive by a 2-1 win, Poland fought back to a 1-1 draw.
11th June, 2012
Oil prices rally in Asia on Spain bailout
Oil prices jumped in Asian trade with traders cheered by a eurozone agreement to bail out Spain's beleaguered banks and easing Chinese inflation.
Oil prices jumped in Asian trade with traders cheered by a eurozone agreement to bail out Spain's beleaguered banks and easing Chinese inflation.
