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Europe

Ice cream for primates, blackouts for humans as Europe feels the heat
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Ice cream for primates, blackouts for humans as Europe feels the heat

A blistering heatwave sweeping through Europe brought blackouts to France, but meant a range of ice creams for the continent’s zoo animals.

By Eric Randolph
Europe should boycott World Cup to oust Blatter – UK
Article
/ 1 June 2015

Europe should boycott World Cup to oust Blatter – UK

Pressure is mounting on Fifa’s chief, Sepp Blatter, to step down as the association’s president, while the UK calls for a boycott of the World Cup.

By Andrew Osborn and Alice Baghdjian
Divided Europe is all at sea over desperate migrants
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Divided Europe is all at sea over desperate migrants

The challenge is huge but there are some things that could ease the tragic situation.

By Patrick Kingsley
Amnesty: Europe must admit to co-operation in CIA torture
Article
/ 20 January 2015

Amnesty: Europe must admit to co-operation in CIA torture

Amnesty International is calling on European countries to come clean on their assistance with CIA operations so that justice can be served.

By Staff Reporter
Spain’s anger takes shape
Article
/ 29 May 2014

Spain’s anger takes shape

An upstart political party made surprising gains in Spain’s European elections, but it has to turn its sudden success into long-term support.

By Staff Reporter
Ukraine chaos is the fruit of western expansion
Analysis
/ 6 March 2014

Ukraine chaos is the fruit of western expansion

The external struggle to dominate Ukraine has put fascists in power and brought the country to the brink of conflict.

By Seumas Milne
Sappi swings full-year loss on weak demand in Europe
Article
/ 7 November 2013

Sappi swings full-year loss on weak demand in Europe

After losing millions this year, the paper maker plans to shut down part of its European operations over the next three years.

By Staff Reporter
Snowden report reveals mass spying by European countries
Article
/ 2 November 2013

Snowden report reveals mass spying by European countries

Spy agencies in Europe are carrying out mass surveillance of online and phone traffic in collaboration with Britain, according to leaked documents.

By Staff Reporter
More migrant deaths fuel calls for EU action
Article
/ 12 October 2013

More migrant deaths fuel calls for EU action

Another boat carrying African migrants sank on Friday near the south of Sicily, with more than 30 people found dead.

By James Mackenzie
Europe’s newcomers: ‘We have nowhere to go’
Article
/ 1 September 2013

Europe’s newcomers: ‘We have nowhere to go’

As Syrians flee their homes for new beginnings, Europe is struggling to cope with the influx of refugees at its doorstep.

By Staff Reporter
Bitter battle to keep the markets calm
Article
/ 12 July 2013

Bitter battle to keep the markets calm

Bankers steel their countries against volatility in the face of a US slowdown on quantitative easing.

By Staff Reporter
Economic week ahead: European growth updates
Article
/ 13 May 2013

Economic week ahead: European growth updates

Growth figures from Europe and Japan will dominate this week’s data calendar. Here is your guide to the week ahead.

By Matt Quigley
Thousands protest against austerity in Europe
Article
/ 1 May 2013

Thousands protest against austerity in Europe

Labour Day – or May Day – has triggered protests against harsh government spending cuts around the world, with some demonstrations turning violent.

By Reuters
Christmas on a budget for austerity-struck Europeans
Article
/ 22 December 2012

Christmas on a budget for austerity-struck Europeans

Europeans are cutting down on Christmas shopping and pinching their pennies this festive season due to austerity measures.

By Sarah DiLorenzo and Sapa Ap
Large dengue fever outbreak in Madeira spreads cases in Europe
Article
/ 21 November 2012

Large dengue fever outbreak in Madeira spreads cases in Europe

Europe is experiencing its first sustained transmission of dengue fever since the 1920s, with more than 1 300 people infected in Madeira, Portugal.

By Kate Kelland
Climate change affecting Europe’s butterflies and birds
Article
/ 8 January 2012

Climate change affecting Europe’s butterflies and birds

Fast-track warming in Europe is making butterflies and birds fall behind in cooler habitat moves and causing worrying turnover in plant species.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 March 2011

Steinhoff shareholders approve Conforama deal

Household goods company Steinhoff announced on Fridayall the resolutions required to approve the Conforama transaction were passed without opposition.

By Zeenat Moorad
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Article
/ 11 October 2009

Fantasia meets Blade Runner

Prague may suffer from tourist overload, but if you know where to look you can still find its Bohemian soul, writes Sophie Cook.

By Sophie Cook
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Article
/ 15 August 2008

Eurozone teeters on brink of recession

Europe’s single currency zone suffered its first period of falling output during the spring as its three largest economies shrank.

By Larry Elliott
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Article
/ 23 July 2008

How the Sahara’s sun could power Europe

A tiny rectangle in the Sahara captures the seductive appeal of the audacious plan to cut Europe’s carbon emissions by harnessing the sun’s power.

By Alok Jha
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Article
/ 1 July 2008

Feeble pound shifts Britons’ holiday targets

As the summer holidays begins, sterling’s frailty coupled with a rise in air fares are changing Britons’ holiday plans in Europe.

By Naomi Tajitsu
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Article
/ 7 September 2005

European divide

A new iron curtain has emerged between East and West, triggered by Aids.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 July 2005

Trash, doggy-doo top list of European pet hates

Trash and dog poop top a list of European’s pet hates according to a survey carried out in 17 countries which appeared on Friday in the Readers’ Digest magazine. Littering enraged 86% of the 3 400 adults questioned, making it the foremost source of irritation for respondents from Manchester to Moscow.

By Staff Reporter
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