Europe

Russia declares war on Ukraine

Russian forces have launched a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, crossing its borders and bombing military targets near big cities.

1 year, 7 months ago

Euro hovers below five-month high; loonie lumbered with softwood tariff

The euro edged back towards the previous day's five-month high on Tuesday after posting its biggest one-day rise since June, on growing confidence that the market-friendly Emmanuel Macron would beat far-right rival Marine Le Pen to become the next French president.

6 years, 5 months ago

Swiss bank plans to cut as many as 6,500 jobs this year

Credit Suisse Group AG signaled it is weighing alternatives to a public offering of its Swiss unit after its $5.3 billion settlement over toxic mortgage securities hurt capital buffers less than estimated. Investors cheered the change in tune.

6 years, 7 months ago

In Shadow of ‘Brexit,’ NATO Will Sound Message of Unity Against Russia

Polish leaders have been waiting for years for a NATO summit meeting that would recognize what, to them, is a self-evident reality: that the proper way to respond to an increasingly pugnacious Russia is to plant more alliance troops and weaponry along the eastern front.

7 years, 2 months ago

Britain’s Political Chaos Makes Brexit All The More Confusing

What a weird few days in Britain. As the country -- and the continent eyeing it warily across the Channel -- attempted to come to grips with the fallout of last week's vote to leave the European Union, its political parties imploded in a frenzy of backstabbing and internecine struggle.

7 years, 2 months ago

Britain's Financial Sector Reels After Brexit Bombshell

Britain's 2.2 million financial industry workers face years of uncertainty and the risk of thousands of job cuts after the country voted to quit the European Union, leaving question marks over London's status as Europe's premier financial center.

7 years, 3 months ago

Britain Votes To Leave EU, Unleashing Global Turmoil

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, results from Thursday's landmark referendum showed, a stunning repudiation of the nation's elites that deals the biggest blow to the European project of greater unity since World War Two.

7 years, 3 months ago

Surpêche Du Thon: Le Lobby Européen Fait Reculer Maurice

La question de surpêche du Yellowfin Tuna (thon jaune) dans l’océan Indien n’est pas près d’être réglée.

7 years, 3 months ago

500 Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean

As many as 500 migrants are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Italy from Libya by boat last week, the United Nations refugee agency said on Wednesday.

7 years, 5 months ago

One Suspect Dead, at Least One Still at Large After Brussels Terror Raid

At least one suspect is still at large after an anti-terror raid by Belgian and French police officers investigating November’s Paris attacks was met with heavy-weapon gunfire that left four police officers wounded.

7 years, 6 months ago

HSBC Decides The Grass is Still Greener in London

HSBC, one of the world’s biggest banks, has decided to keep its headquarters in the U.K. after all.

7 years, 7 months ago

Global Shares, Euro Fall, Oil and Gold Up after Paris Attacks

The euro hit its weakest in more than six months against the yen on Monday as investors sought safety in gold and low-risk government debt after Friday's attacks in Paris.

7 years, 10 months ago

The European Union Will Pay African Countries to Take Back Their Economic Migrants

European leaders are expected to offer African countries billions of euros in exchange for repatriating migrants that have moved to Europe in search of work, not to escape war.

7 years, 10 months ago

Croatia Considers Fence to Tackle Migrant Crisis

Croatia cannot rule out erecting a fence similar to Hungary's razor-wire barrier to manage the flow of migrants across its borders, the country's president told CNBC.

7 years, 11 months ago

Migrant Crisis: EU Leaders Meet with Focus on Turkey

European leaders are to discuss measures to ease the region's migration crisis, with Turkey the focus of their efforts in Brussels.

7 years, 11 months ago