Iceland to equip planes with volcano ash monitors
2012-01-26 10:02:08
Work is being done to equip Icelandic airplanes with volcano ash monitors to reduce possible disturbances caused by volcano eruptions, according to reports from Reykjavik on Wednesday.
Medvedev may run for president again
2012-01-26 09:47:54
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday he did not rule out the possibility of running for president again in future.
Folding electric car Hiriko unveiled
2012-01-25 10:10:21
President of the European Commission and the president of HIRIKO unveil the electric fold-up car.
Kosovo urged to 'reach out actively' to Serbs
2012-01-25 09:33:52
An international group monitoring Kosovo's internal situation on Tuesday called on the ruling authority in Pristina to "reach out actively to its Serb citizens," by giving them a greater role in running their own affairs.
Italian cruise ship death toll rises to 16
2012-01-25 09:32:08
The death toll of Italy's Costa Concordia wreck rose to 16 after a woman's body was found in the ship on Tuesday.
IMF cuts global growth forecasts amid eurozone risks
2012-01-25 09:30:59
The international Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its forecasts for global economic growth and warned about multiple challenges as financial stability in danger.
EU urges no delay of Greek debt deal
2012-01-24 10:08:39
Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker early Tuesday called for an early conclusion of a deal on Greece's debt restructuring program without delay.
Croats say 'yes' to joining EU in 2013
2012-01-23 10:24:23
About two thirds of Croatian voters who took part in Sunday's referendum said "yes" on the country's European Union (EU) membership, according to primary results released by the State Election Commission.
Death toll of Italian ship wreck rises to 12
2012-01-22 09:53:06
The death toll of the Italian cruise liner wreck rose to 12 on Saturday after the body of a woman was found in the ship that ran aground off the country's western coast a week ago, local media said.
G20 pushes for extra steps from Europe on crisis
2012-01-21 14:04:32
Group of 20 nations agreed to push Europe to take extra steps to resolve the debt crisis on Friday as they inch toward a deal to boost the International Monetary Fund's firepower.
Italy passes liberalization decree
2012-01-21 10:33:33
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's government adopted Friday a package of reforms aimed at boosting stagnant economy in debt-crisis hit Italy.
Italy declares state of emergency on ship wreck
2012-01-21 10:13:27
The Italian government on Friday declared a state of emergency on the disastrous wreck of cruise liner Costa Concordia.