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Eurozone approves 6.7-bln-euro bailout tranche for Greece

Brussels - Muslimchronicle

Eurozone finance ministers approved another 6.7 billion euros ($8.2 billion) in bailout cash for Greece on Monday, after Athens pushed through controversial reforms that drew strikes and protests. "Green light to a new tranche of financial assistance of € 6.7 billion," the European Council said on Twitter, referring to the latest instalment from the third financial rescue package Greece hasRead more

EU wins powers on new cars

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

The EU gained new powers Thursday to spot-check vehicles and fine automakers under tougher rules agreed after the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal. The European Commission, the European Parliament and the 28 member states of the European Council said they reached agreement to tighten the rules "for safer and cleaner cars" following nearly two years of negotiations. "I welcome that theRead more

Toxic fumes force EU summit to be moved out of new HQ

Brussels - Muslimchronicle

The EU said Wednesday it is moving this week's leaders' summit out of its new 320-million-euro headquarters into a neighbouring building after chemical fumes from the kitchen sickened several people. "In the light of today's incident in the Europa building, it has been decided, as a precautionary measure, that the European Council of 19-20 October will take place in theRead more

Toxic fumes force EU summit to be moved out of new HQ: official

Brussels - Muslimchronicle

Toxic kitchen fumes sicken 15 in EU summit building

Brussels - Muslimchronicle

Fifteen people were taken ill due to noxious fumes in the kitchens of the EU’s new Europa building in Brussels, where leaders of the bloc are due to hold a summit next week, emergency services said. Ambulances were seen outside the 321-million-euro headquarters of the European Council, dubbed the “Space Egg” because of its futuristic oval interior shape, and fiveRead more

Libya's political reactions vary after Trump's Immigration ban

Tripoli - Fatima Saadawi

Abu Bakr al Siddiq battalion in the western region praised victories achieved by the General Command of Libyan Armed Forces on the terrorist groups in the city of Benghazi. The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, announced he will meet with Chairman of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al-Sarraj, in the European Union headquartersRead more

Libya loyalists take Sirte bastion from Daesh

Tripoli - Arab Today

Forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed government said Monday they had seized full control of Sirte from the Daesh group, in a major blow to the militants who battled for months to retain their bastion. The battle for the coastal city, which was the last significant territory held by Daesh in Libya, cost the lives of hundreds of loyalist troops asRead more

EU invites Trump to summit ASAP

Brussels - Arab Today

The European Union's top officials Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday invited US President-elect Donald Trump to a summit with the 28-nation bloc after his stunning election victory. European Council chief Tusk and European Commission boss Juncker said they wanted to discuss issues including terrorism and Ukraine with Republican nominee Trump after he beat Democratic contender Hillary Clinton. "WeRead more

G7 needs 'clear and tough stance' on territorial disputes

Ise-Shima - Arab Today

The Group of Seven needs to take a "clear and tough stance" on China's controversial maritime claims and the Russian annexation of Crimea, European Council President Donald Tusk said Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of a G7 summit in Japan, Tusk warned that the credibility of the club of rich nations was on the line. "The test of our credibilityRead more

Top EU official congratulates new Austrian chancellor

Brussels - Arab Today

President of the European Council Donald Tusk here on Tuesday expressed his congratulations to Christian Kern on his appointment as Austrian chancellor. Tusk said in a letter of congratulation that "in challenging times like these, the continued constructive contribution of Austria to finding common European solutions and keeping our unity is essential." Tusk also expressed his expectation that Kern wouldRead more