European Union

EU renews sanctions on Venezuela for a year

The European Union renewed sanctions targeting officials close to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for…

Czech Republic bans gatherings of more than six as COVID-19 infections soar

The Czech Republic has banned gatherings of more than six people; ordering bars, restaurants…

Britain to require passports from EU travellers from 2021

Britain’s government on Thursday said travellers from the European Union wanting to enter the…

EU backs Okonjo-Iweala, Myung-hee for WTO job

EU member states have thrown their weight behind two women candidates to lead the…

Hungarian PM calls for EU Commissioner’s resignation over derogatory remarks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday called for the resignation of European Commission…

All lives matter, EU top diplomat says of U.S. anti-racism protests

Europe is shocked and appalled over the suspected murder of a black man by…

EU leaders to hold summit with little hope for virus recovery plan

European Union (EU) leaders are to convene for a video summit on Thursday in…

Luxembourg becomes first country to offer free public transport

Luxembourg as of today, Saturday, become the first country in the world to offer…

 Lawan seeks Finland, Nigeria pact on Hi-Tech, trade

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has urged Finland to collaborate with Nigeria in…

Google’s fight against EU antitrust fine comes up against critical judge

Google’s battle against a 2.6-billion-dollar European Union (EU) antitrust fine recorded an apparent setback…

Boris Johnson reshuffles UK Government, following Brexit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he is reshuffling his cabinet, appointing a…

PDP to protest at EU, AU Abuja embassies

The leadership and other critical stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party will on Tuesday…

Trump fires two impeachment witnesses, accused of exacting revenge

U.S. President Donald Trump has fired two key witnesses in the impeachment investigation against…

Albania quake causes close to 1bn euros in damage

Officials on Wednesday said the Nov. 26 earthquake in Albania caused 985 million euros…