2013-07-04 20:00:05

Greece Eyes Next Bailout Aid

Greece's finance minister expressed optimism that talks with a troika of international auditors will be wrapped up in time for next week's meeting of euro-zone finance ministers that will decide...

2013-07-04 20:00:05

Banks to Sell Olive-Oil Stake

Some of Spain's largest banks are set to put a particularly slick asset up for sale after the summer—struggling Spanish olive-oil giant Deoleo, maker of Bertolli olive oil.


2013-07-04 20:00:05

Swiss Propose New Banks Deal

Switzerland's cabinet agreed to a new plan for resolving disputes between the country's banks and U.S. authorities cracking down on offshore tax evasion, raising hopes the long-running dispute...

2013-07-04 20:00:05

Foreigners May Pay for U.K. Health Care

The U.K. government said it is considering making foreign nationals pay to use state health care to cut costs and prevent overseas visitors from abusing the free system.


2013-07-04 20:00:05

Belgian King Abdicates

Albert II, King of the Belgians, abdicated in a televised address to the nation after almost 20 years on the throne, saying he will step down July 21, on Belgium's national day.


2013-07-04 20:00:05

EU to Revamp Carbon Program

An attempt to fix Europe's carbon-trading program cleared a significant hurdle as the European Parliament voted in favor of a proposed revamp, despite deep divisions within the region over energy...

2013-07-04 20:00:05

Retail Sales Rise in Euro Zone

A surprisingly strong rise in retail sales across the 17 countries that share the euro during May adds to recent indications that the currency area's longest postwar economic contraction may be...

2013-07-04 20:00:05

EU Seeks to Limit State Aid for Airports

Governments will be limited as to how much they can support airports and new airlines under new proposals outlined by the European Union's antitrust chief.


2013-07-04 20:00:04

ECB, BOE Signal Low Rates to Remain

Europe's two most important central banks gave indications Thursday that they will hold off on future rate increases, sending a jolt of optimism through European markets.


2013-07-04 20:00:04

Portugal Scrambles to Save Government

Portuguese political leaders were locked in talks in an effort to strike a compromise to preserve the country's strained governing coalition.