Draft UN statement urges Turkish reversal of Cyprus action
UNITED NATIONS — A proposed U.N. Security Council statement would call on Turkey and breakaway Turkish Cypriots to reverse a decision to reopen a...
Hungary calls for ballot to defend LGBT law opposed by EU
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's government wants to hold a national referendum in an effort to showcase public support for a new law that the...
Floods fuel climate debate in Germany’s election campaign
LUETZERATH, Germany — As Germany reels from the deadliest inland floods in living memory, one word has been on the lips of leading politicians:...
Belgrade residents tell rights court of bar noise ‘torture’
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia's capital is vibrating with nightlife again after over a year of pandemic restrictions. Cafes, bars and fun-hungry customers are celebrating...
$470 million flood damage bill in hard-hit Dutch town
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Flooding that raged through a southern Dutch tourist town last week caused around 400 million euros ($470 million) in damage...
German Cabinet meets to approve financial aid after flooding
BERLIN — Germany's Cabinet is meeting Wednesday to decide on a package of immediate aid for victims of last week's floods and consider longer-term...
Record-high electricity bills draw criticism to Spain’s govt
MADRID — Spanish consumers are fretting over record-high power prices just as high summer temperatures are keeping air conditioning and cooling systems operating at...
Daimler: $4.3 billion quarterly profit despite chip shortage
FRANKFURT, Germany — German auto maker Daimler reaped strong profits in the second quarter as demand for its Mercedes luxury cars continued to rebound...
Bank of England sets itself ‘stretching’ diversity targets
LONDON — The Bank of England said Wednesday it has set itself “stretching” targets to increase ethnic diversity within its ranks after falling just...
France requires COVID pass for Eiffel Tower, tourist venues
PARIS — Visitors need a special COVID pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or movie theaters from Wednesday, the...