http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-leaders-reach-draft-deal-on-climate-change-14546122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-leaders-reach-draft-deal-on-climate-change-14546122.html?r=RSS <p>EU leaders have reached a draft agreement on climate-change funding targets that will be presented to the rest of the world at international negotiations in Copenhagen later this year.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bomb-explodes-outside-home-of-greek-mep-14545953.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bomb-explodes-outside-home-of-greek-mep-14545953.html?r=RSS <p>A small bomb has exploded outside the home of a prominent conservative politician today.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/czechs-given-optout-from-eu-rights-charter-14545938.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/czechs-given-optout-from-eu-rights-charter-14545938.html?r=RSS <p>The last hurdle to ratification of the Lisbon Treaty appears to have been cleared after EU leaders agreed last night to give the Czech Republic an opt-out from the Charter of Fundamental Rights.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/blair-support-waning-in-race-to-secure-eu-job-14545930.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/blair-support-waning-in-race-to-secure-eu-job-14545930.html?r=RSS <p>Tony Blair's chances of becoming the first EU president appear to be waning, with many European politicians objecting to the idea.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/presidency-job-to-dominate-eu-summit-in-brussels-14545124.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/presidency-job-to-dominate-eu-summit-in-brussels-14545124.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is in Brussels today for the start of a two-day EU summit that is expected to be dominated by informal discussions on the new job of EU president.</p> Europe Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/sarkozy-and-merkel-to-discuss-eu-presidency-job-14544568.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/sarkozy-and-merkel-to-discuss-eu-presidency-job-14544568.html?r=RSS <p>The leaders of France and Germany are expected to discuss candidates for the new role of EU president when they meet this evening ahead of EU talks in Brussels tomorrow.</p> Europe Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eight-afghan-immigrants-drown-off-greek-coast-14543384.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eight-afghan-immigrants-drown-off-greek-coast-14543384.html?r=RSS <p>Eight people have drowned after a small boat carrying illegal immigrants from Afghanistan hit rocks and sank off the coast of Greece this morning.</p> Europe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-expected-to-continue-trial-boycott-14543377.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-expected-to-continue-trial-boycott-14543377.html?r=RSS <p>The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is set to resume in The Hague today, but the defendant himself is expected to again boycott the proceedings.</p> Europe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/muse-named-best-band-in-the-world-at-q-awards-14543086.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/muse-named-best-band-in-the-world-at-q-awards-14543086.html?r=RSS <p>Muse have been named as the best act in the world at this year's Q Awards in London.</p> Europe Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-formally-requests-polanksi-extradition-14541559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-formally-requests-polanksi-extradition-14541559.html?r=RSS <p>The US authorities have formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/figures-show-british-economy-still-in-.htmlssion-14541522.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/figures-show-british-economy-still-in-.htmlssion-14541522.html?r=RSS <p>The British economy has continued to shrink for a sixth consecutive quarter, according to new figures out today.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-arrested-during-protests-against-bnp-leader-14541385.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-arrested-during-protests-against-bnp-leader-14541385.html?r=RSS <p>British police arrested six people last night amid protests at the BBC during a television appearance by BNP leader Nick Griffin.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/draft-deal-reached-on-iran-nuclear-activities-14540239.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/draft-deal-reached-on-iran-nuclear-activities-14540239.html?r=RSS <p>Iran has reportedly agreed a draft deal with the international community aimed at assuaging concerns about its uranium enrichment programme.</p> Europe Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0100