Poland, Russia reach Euro 2020 as Germany, Netherlands close in

Poland, Russia reach Euro 2020 as Germany, Netherlands close in

Poland and Russia secured their places at Euro 2020 on Sunday (Oct 13) with victories over North Macedonia and Cyprus respectively, while Germany and the Netherlands boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.
ECB chief slams Cyprus bailout

ECB chief slams Cyprus bailout

The European Central Bank chief hit out on Thursday at what he said was a poorly managed bailout for eurozone Cyprus as protests at the crippling costs for the small Mediterranean island raged on.
Eurozone says ditch Cyprus tax grab on smallest accounts

Eurozone says ditch Cyprus tax grab on smallest accounts

The eurozone told Cyprus on Monday to ditch the part of a hugely controversial 5.8-billion-euro grab on savings that stung even the smallest of account holders in exchange for a 10-billion-euro sovereign bailout deal, according to a statement issued after a conference call.
Turkey and Shell sign energy exploration deal

Turkey and Shell sign energy exploration deal

Turkey signed a deal with Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell on Wednesday for exploration on Turkish soil and in the Mediterranean Sea that could further stoke tensions with Cyprus.