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 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/button-bugatti-on-sale-for-just-under-euro1m-14537886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/button-bugatti-on-sale-for-just-under-euro1m-14537886.html?r=RSS <p>A supercar owned by newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button has been put up for sale again, for &euro;990,000.</p> Europe Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/polanksi-denied-bail-again-in-switzerland-14536873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/polanksi-denied-bail-again-in-switzerland-14536873.html?r=RSS <p>A court in Switzerland has again denied bail to Oscar-winning film director Roman Polanski on the grounds that there is a high risk he could flee the country.</p> Europe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-agree-tougher-fishing-controls-14536868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-agree-tougher-fishing-controls-14536868.html?r=RSS <p>Fisheries Ministers from across Europe have agreed tougher controls on fishing in EU waters in an effort to prevent dwindling stocks.</p> Europe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/london-police-arrest-250-in-crackdown-on-gang-violence-14536168.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/london-police-arrest-250-in-crackdown-on-gang-violence-14536168.html?r=RSS <p>More than 250 people have been arrested after a series of police raids in London.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-agrees-euro280m-aid-package-for-dairy-farmers-14536104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-agrees-euro280m-aid-package-for-dairy-farmers-14536104.html?r=RSS <p>EU officials have agreed a &euro;280m aid package to help dairy farmers hit by falling milk prices.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vienna-hosts-talks-on-iranian-nuclear-programme-14535742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vienna-hosts-talks-on-iranian-nuclear-programme-14535742.html?r=RSS <p>Iranian officials are due to enter fresh talks with representatives of the international community in Vienna today on the Islamic State's controversial nuclear programme.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-seeks-exemption-from-war-crimes-trial-14535148.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-seeks-exemption-from-war-crimes-trial-14535148.html?r=RSS <p>Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has written a letter to UN Security Council requesting exemption from the UN War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.</p> Europe Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/10-held-ahead-of-climate-protest-in-britain-14535131.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/10-held-ahead-of-climate-protest-in-britain-14535131.html?r=RSS <p>British police have arrested 10 people this morning ahead of a planned climate change protest at one of the country's biggest coal-fired power stations.</p> Europe Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/downturn-an-opportunity-to-eradicate-poverty-14534179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/downturn-an-opportunity-to-eradicate-poverty-14534179.html?r=RSS <p>The international charity Christian Aid says the economic downturn has created an unprecedented opportunity to eradicate global poverty.</p> Europe Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-war-crimes-trial-to-begin-on-oct-26th-14533618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-war-crimes-trial-to-begin-on-oct-26th-14533618.html?r=RSS <p>The UN War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has announced that the trial of Radovan Karadzic will get underway later this month.</p> Europe Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/arctic-ocean-to-be-icefree-in-summer-months-14531259.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/arctic-ocean-to-be-icefree-in-summer-months-14531259.html?r=RSS <p>A leading polar scientist has predicted that the Arctic Ocean could be free of ice during the summer months within 20 years as a result of global warming.</p> Europe Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-arrested-in-britain-after-murder-of-his-children-14530786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-arrested-in-britain-after-murder-of-his-children-14530786.html?r=RSS <p>A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his young son and daughter in Britain.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/nobel-committee-chair-defends-obama-decision-14530651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/nobel-committee-chair-defends-obama-decision-14530651.html?r=RSS <p>The chairman of the Nobel committee has defended the group's decision to award this year's Peace Prize to US President Barack Obama.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/brown-to-announce-increased-afghan-deployment-14530297.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/brown-to-announce-increased-afghan-deployment-14530297.html?r=RSS <p>British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to announce plans to send more soldiers to Afghanistan today.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-people-survive-plane-crash-in-mediterranean-14529282.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-people-survive-plane-crash-in-mediterranean-14529282.html?r=RSS <p>Six people have survived a light aircraft crash in the Mediterranean Sea near Corsica.</p> Europe Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-brown-asked-to-repay-expenses-claims-14528907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-brown-asked-to-repay-expenses-claims-14528907.html?r=RSS <p>Both Gordon Brown and Nick Clegg are repaying some expenses claims.</p> Europe Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-awarded-nobel-peace-price-14527362.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-awarded-nobel-peace-price-14527362.html?r=RSS <p>US President Barack Obama has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize despite being in the job for less than nine months.</p> Europe Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0100