OECD chief welcomes European participation in China-backed bank

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 13:36

The head of the OECD on Friday welcomed major European countries` participation in a new China-backed infrastructure bank, saying it would ensure the institution was run under existing global standards.

Growth in Europe remains fragile, says ECB chief Draghi

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 18:47

With economic growth remaining fragile, European countries cannot afford to relax their efforts towards implementing structural reforms, according to ECB chief Mario Draghi.

`Sleeping` sun could cause devastating new `mini` ice age in Europe

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 14:28

Scientists have warned that the recent lack of activity in sun could lead to a new mini ice age, just like 17th century`s Maunder Minimum, in European countries.

European response to Syrian refugees `pitiful`: Amnesty

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 09:35

European leaders should "hang their heads with shame" over their treatment of Syrian refugees fleeing the country`s brutal conflict, rights group Amnesty International said on Friday.

Bolivia leader accepts European apologies over airspace block

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:38

Bolivian President Evo Morales on Wednesday accepted apologies from France, Spain, Italy and Portugal for blocking his jet from their airspace over suspicions US fugitive Edward Snowden was on board.

European states sign new fiscal treaty

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 11:03

The leaders of 25 European countries on Friday signed a new treaty designed to limit government overspending, but their good intentions were immediately put to the test when Spain said it would miss deficit targets this year.

European countries to be next key investment source for India

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 20:01

European countries are expected to be key investors in India in the coming years with investments in diverse sectors, including automobile and FMCG, according to HR experts.

India has more affluent households than many European countries, finds study

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 13:43

India and China have overtaken many European countries in the number of affluent households.

Lanka asks European countries not to support LTTE remnants

Last Updated: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 16:40

With remnants of the LTTE trying to form `transnational government` with the support of ethnic Tamils settled abroad, Sri Lanka has asked the European countries not to provide any support to the groups.

Quit Afghanistan, Osama tells European countries

Last Updated: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 11:14

Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has called on European countries to end their alliance with the United States and withdraw their forces from Afghanistan, the SITE Intelligence Group monitoring service said on Friday.