Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.
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France: Far-right and far-left lead polls
On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The outgoing president, who has served two terms, cannot run again, while the latest opinion polls are predicting a victory for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally. Although the election is still more than seven months away, several potential candidates have already thrown their hats in...
Recruiter places ‘phoenix’ firm into liquidation just months after repurchase erased millions in debt
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Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
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Iceland votes to reject EU accession talks: What happens next?
The referendum result halts Iceland's bid to reopen EU membership talks, with 52.5 percent voting against the proposal.
Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off Cyprus, killing at least 7
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates
An estimated 237 people have been rescued after accident off the coast of northern CyprusFatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern CyprusIn a post to Facebook, the mayor of the coastal town of Kyrenia, Murat Senkul, described the situation as “very serious” and confirmed that 270 passengers and crew were aboard when the ship sank off the coast of Diana beach. He said the fer...
Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum after divisive campaign
Well-funded no camp prevails, winning 52.8% of votes and gaining plaudits from Eurosceptic figures across EuropeAnalysis: Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendumVoters in Iceland have rejected the government’s proposal to hold accession talks with the European Union after a closely fought campaign that has divided the country.After a long and anxious night for those...
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Man arrested over fatal stabbing of British woman in Germany
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Six dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus
Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, say local mediaAt least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local media reported.More than 172 people have been rescued, the region's prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday. Continue reading...
Deaths reported after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsizes off Cyprus
More than 172 people have been rescued, Northern Cyprus PM says.
Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board
Authorities say at least six people have died after a catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people had been rescued, with some taken to hospital, while 89 remain missing. The death toll has since risen to seven, according to the latest figures. France 24 correspondent Jasper Mortimer reports the ...