Tag: European Union

UK apologizes for 1971 Belfast deaths; families want more

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LONDON — A U.K. government minister stood before lawmakers Thursday and formally apologized for the killing of 10 civilians during unrest in Belfast half...

Spain at last adopts promised law on becoming carbon neutral

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MADRID — Spain’s parliament approved a law on climate change and energy transition Thursday that belatedly brings the country into line with the European...

UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in Q1 despite lockdown

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LONDON — Official figures show that the British economy contracted by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that...

EU economy to expand, bouncing back from pandemic crisis

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BRUSSELS — The European Union economy is set to bounce back strongly this year after the deep coronavirus recession and member states are forecast...

New interim govt in Bulgaria led by retired general sworn in

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s president on Wednesday appointed a retired general as interim prime minister in hopes of ensuring stability in the country until...

Europe rights body worried by claims Greece ejects migrants

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ATHENS, Greece — Europe's top human rights body has expressed “deep concern” at persistent allegations that Greek authorities have on several occasions illegally forced...

EU companies could face legal action over Iran contracts

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BRUSSELS — European companies doing business with Iran could face legal troubles if they have terminated their contracts with Iranian banks or firms solely...

Germany eases travel rules for vaccinated as vacations loom

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BERLIN — The German government has agreed to let travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from infection avoid testing and quarantine...

Slovakia plans to keeping using AstraZeneca despite pause

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia's health minister says he plans to keep AstraZeneca in the country's vaccine arsenal, speaking a day after the country suspended...

EU lawmakers to return to Strasbourg after more than a year

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BRUSSELS — European lawmakers are planning to return to Strasbourg for their June plenary session as the coronavirus situation improves, the Parliament's press office...