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NATO Precondition For Russia: 'Ease Tensions With Ukraine'

Russia has recently moved thousands of its troops to its border with Ukraine, raising apprehensions that the former is going to invade the later early next year.

17 December 2021

Omicron Covid-19 Variant Expected To Be Dominant By Mid January: EU Official

Omicron Covid-19 Variant European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc is well prepared to fight the variant with 66.6% of the European population now fully vaccinated against the virus.

15 December 2021

Thousands March In Brussels Against Belgium's Covid-19 Measures

Many among the protestors in Brussels also opposed t the strong advice to get vaccinated and any moves to impose mandatory shots.

21 November 2021

Omicron: EU Leaders To Deliberate On New Covid-19 Variant Spread, Infection Spike

Omicron: With the festive season looming, the bloc's leaders want to avoid a confusing mixture of rules and to ensure all 27 member states are on the same page and that Covid-19 certificates continue to guarantee...

16 December 2021

Omicron Covid-19 Variant May Have Been In Europe Before South Africa

Omicron Covid-19 variant: the Netherlands' RIVM health institute disclosed that patient samples dating from November 19 and 23 were found to contain it. It was on November 24, South African authorities reported the existence...

01 December 2021

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium Qualify After 3-1 Win Over Estonia

With just one match left to play in Group E, top-ranked Belgium remained unbeaten and have an unassailable five-point lead over second-placed Wales in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

14 November 2021

Ukraine: EU Hopes To Avoid Russia's Invasion With Sanctions Threat, Dialogue

Ukraine: The Russian military's buildup near the country's border is taking centre stage at the summit of the EU's 27 leaders, with a plea from Ukraine's president to start imposing more sanctions before any possible...

16 December 2021

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Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Wins Top EU prize

In awarding the Sakharov Prize to the 45-year-old activist, the European Parliament praised his 'immense personal bravery' who was poisoned with a nerve agent last year.

20 October 2021

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15 October 2021
EU-UK Talks, Fishing Threat Kick Brexit Back Into High Gear

EU-UK Talks, Fishing Threat Kick Brexit Back Into High Gear

The top Brexit negotiators from both sides entered talks again, with troublesome trade issues in Northern Ireland taking centre stage.


01 October 2021
Australia-EU Trade Talks Delayed Amid Submarine Row

Australia-EU Trade Talks Delayed Amid Submarine Row

The EU launched negotiations for a trade agreement with Australia in 2018. The 12th round of talks was scheduled to take place later this month via...


16 September 2021
EU Calls For Better Media Safety, Says No Journalist Should Die

EU Calls For Better Media Safety, Says No Journalist Should Die

According to the European Commission, 908 journalists and media workers were attacked across the 27-nation bloc in 2020. A total of 23 journalists have been...


15 September 2021
Africa To Receive 200 Million More COVID Vaccine Doses From EU By Middle Of 2022

Africa To Receive 200 Million More COVID Vaccine Doses From EU By Middle Of 2022

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the new donation to be fully delivered by the middle of next year comes on top of 250...


06 September 2021
Romelu Lukaku Scores In 100th International As Belgium Beat Czech Republic In World Cup Qualifiers

Romelu Lukaku Scores In 100th International As Belgium Beat Czech Republic In World Cup Qualifiers

Belgium leads the group with 13 points. The Czechs are second with seven, a point ahead of third-place Wales


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19 August 2021
EU Foreign Chief Calls Fall Of Kabul A 'Catastrophe', Criticizes Biden For Withdrawing US Troops

EU Foreign Chief Calls Fall Of Kabul A 'Catastrophe', Criticizes Biden For Withdrawing US Troops

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell further criticized US President Joe Biden for underplaying the commitment to nation-building in Afghanistan.


25 July 2021
New Round Of Flooding In Belgium Causes Massive Damage

New Round Of Flooding In Belgium Causes Massive Damage

The provinces of Namur and Walloon Brabant south-east of the capital city Brussels were particularly hit due to the floods


14 July 2021
EU To Unveil Tough Climate Rules, With Tax On Foreign Firms; Here's All You Need To Know

EU To Unveil Tough Climate Rules, With Tax On Foreign Firms; Here's All You Need To Know

The European Commission's proposals, which serve as the EU's executive body, would range from stricter limits on car pollution to new national limitations on...


13 June 2021
G-7 Summit 2021: NATO Leaders To Bid Symbolic Adieu To Afghanistan

G-7 Summit 2021: NATO Leaders To Bid Symbolic Adieu To Afghanistan

'Forever War' cost the United States alone USD 2.26 trillion, and the price in lives includes 2,442 American troops and 1,144 personnel among US allies,...


30 April 2021
EU Report Takes Aim At Russia Over Vaccine Fake News

EU Report Takes Aim At Russia Over Vaccine Fake News

The report, which was compiled by the strategic communications branch of the EU's external action service — essentially the 27-nation bloc's foreign ministry...


05 March 2020
Coronavirus: PM Modi To Skip Brussels Visit As India-EU Summit Gets Rescheduled

Coronavirus: PM Modi To Skip Brussels Visit As India-EU Summit Gets Rescheduled

On criticism by global bodies over the violence in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Kumar said the situation in Delhi is fast returning to normal and law...


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30 January 2020
EU Parliament Debates India's Amended Citizenship Law, But Voting Postponed Until March

EU Parliament Debates India's Amended Citizenship Law, But Voting Postponed Until March

Two Indian-origin MEPs, Dinesh Dhamija and Neena Gill, were among a host of members who spoke up in India's favour to point out elements of "disinformation"...


27 January 2020
'Entirely Internal Matter': India On EU Resolutions Against New Citizenship Law

'Entirely Internal Matter': India On EU Resolutions Against New Citizenship Law

The EU Parliament is set to debate on the resolutions tabled by a large chunk of its members against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying the...


29 October 2019
Not Prepared To Take Part In Modi Govt's PR Stunt: EU MP Barred From J&K Visit

Not Prepared To Take Part In Modi Govt's PR Stunt: EU MP Barred From J&K Visit

Chris Davies, the liberal democrat MP for North West England, said he had received an invite on October 7 but it was withdrawn 3 days later.


22 January 2019
Mastercard Fined $647 Million By European Union In Anti-Trust Action

Mastercard Fined $647 Million By European Union In Anti-Trust Action

The company did not dispute the fine, saying "Mastercard sees the closure of this anti-trust chapter as an important milestone for the company."


19 December 2018
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Announces Resignation Amid Migration Row

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Announces Resignation Amid Migration Row

Charles Michel's resignation comes two days after demonstrations against the UN migration pact in central Brussels descended into scuffles, with police forced...


15 November 2018
After UK Brexit Minister Resigns, Pound Plunges Up To 1% Against Dollar, Euro

After UK Brexit Minister Resigns, Pound Plunges Up To 1% Against Dollar, Euro

The pound fell sharply following the resignation of Britain's Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab over the terms of a draft deal reached with the European Union.


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