The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Latvian vodka brand Stolichnaya changes its name to Stoli to prove it’s not from Russia

‘To represent peace in Europe and solidarity with Ukraine’

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

Russia has already begun Third World War, claims former Ukrainian PM

Volodymyr Groysman is urging western governments to help Ukraine more and tells Bel Trew that Vladimir Putin must be stopped

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

Croatian PM says EU sent 'strong political signal' on Ukraine at Versailles summit

A week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed off on his country's formal application to join the European Union, EU leaders have pledged to "strengthen bonds" and "deepen the partnership" between Ukraine and the bloc. This falls short of the promise to speed up the candidacy procedure that some had…

France 24 · Mar 11, 2022

Dublin revealed to be third most 'culturally enriched' city in Europe

Dublin was beat by only Prague and Amsterdam to be named third most culturally enriched city in Europe

Dublin Live · Mar 11, 2022

Biden, Europe revoke Russia’s trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that the U.S. will suspend normal trade relations with Russia on Friday as part of the ongoing effort to punish President Vladimir Putin for his unprovoked war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022

Pearson Shares Soar As It Ditches Apollo's Takeover Offer Second Time

U.K. education publishing group Pearson PLC (NYSE:PSO) refused Apollo Global Management Inc's (NYSE:APO) March 7 takeover proposal for 854.2 pence per share which valued Pearson at £6.5 billion, Bloomberg reports. Previously, Pearson rejected Apollo's November cash offer of 800 pence per share, valuing Pearson at £6.1 billion ($8 billion). Pearson reasoned that the offers significantly…

Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022

Trickle-down in drips and drops: The French economy after five years under Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron finally hit the campaign trail in March, vying for re-election after a crisis-laden five years for France, Europe and the world beyond. After poring over Macron's record on foreign affairs last week, FRANCE 24 now takes a look at how the centrist has measured up on…

France 24 · Mar 11, 2022

Orphazyme Calls For Court-Mediated Restructuring, Lays Off 50% Workforce

Orphazyme A/S's (NASDAQ:ORPH) board of directors has called for a court-mediated restructuring, prompting the second round of layoffs in less than a year. The in-court restructuring will determine whether any operations can continue if the Company can raise any capital or if it is prudent to sell all or some parts of…

Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022

War in Ukraine: Ukrainian government looks to EU for ongoing support

Just over two weeks on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Catherine Nicholson is joined by Polish MEP Roza Thun und Hohenstein and German MEP Helmut Scholz to discuss the European response to the crisis. The reception of refugees in the EU is a pressing issue; earlier this week the…

France 24 · Mar 11, 2022

Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fuel the spread of Covid and other infectious diseases?

As health services collapse and millions flee, Covid, polio and TB could also be on the march, health officials warn

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2022