Czech Republic at the helm

Czech Republic takes its first turn at the rotating presidency of the European Union. more »

Snow causes European transport chaos

Snow fell overnight across Europe causing traffic chaos as many commuters returned to work after the Christmas break. more »

Pressure grows for Gaza ceasefire

Pope Benedit XVI is adding his voice to growing international calls for an end to the hostilities. more »

Baghdad bomb kills Pilgrims

At least 35 people were killed and scores wounded when female suicide bomber struck outside the Imam Moussa al-Kadhim shrine in Kadhimiya. more »

Commission launches €3 million emergency funding decision for humanitarian aid in Gaza

The European Commission will provide an extra €3 million relief assistance in the Gaza Strip. more »

Quality of life in Europe - still many disparities

Study on quality of life in Europe reveals major disparities between EU countries. more »

“Ahoj” – Slovakia says “yes” to the euro

Slovaks are gearing up for the arrival of the euro on 1 January, when their country becomes the 16th member of the euro area. more »

Iraq shoe thrower's trial postponed

Muntazar al Zaidi‘s throwing a shoe at President Bush lawyers are now claiming the current assault charge which carries a 15 year sentence isn't appropriate. more »

Gaza's hospitals "overwhelmed"

Gaza‘s hospitals have been strangled in the months before, of life saving drugs, so when the conflict started in earnest then they simply collapsed. more »

Cruise ship disappearance

Jennifer Seitz and her husband were on a weeklong holiday cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's "Pearl" when, the morning after Christmas, he reported her missing. more »