Amid tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s Vice President Fouat Okte has recently condemned the European Union’s urgency to slap Ankara with sanctions as it prepares to conduct a military exercise off the coast of Cyprus. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell’s comments on Saturday came a day after the …
Read More »
The European Union has threatened Turkey with new sanctions – including tough economic measures – unless progress is made in reducing tense tensions with Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said Friday that the bloc wanted to “give a serious chance for dialogue” but …
Read More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Stock markets struggled for direction on Friday as investors worried about a lack of detail in the US Federal Reserve’s policy change, while Japanese markets were awakened when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sacked for health reasons. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian in the offices of the London Stock …
Read More »
DUBLIN / BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Phil Hogan stepped down as EU Trade Commissioner on Wednesday after days of pressure over allegations that he violated COVID-19 guidelines during a trip to his native Ireland, saying it had become clear that the controversy was a distraction from his work, FILE PHOTO: European …
Read More »
BEIRUT (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined political and financial reforms needed by Lebanese politicians to unlock foreign aid and save the country from multiple crises, including an economic meltdown, according to a Reuters document. A member of the French military wears a face mask as he stands …
Read More »