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Brussels launches probe into airline alliance - Financial Times

Financial TimesBrussels launches probe into airline allianceFinancial TimesBy Alex Barker in Brussels and Andrew Parker in London Brussels has stepped up its scrutiny of the partnerships that underpin the transatlantic airline business by launching an investigation on Friday into a joint venture between Air France-KLM, ...EU probes Air France/Delta transatlantic pactsReutersEU launches antitrust probe of Delta, Air France-KLM, Alitalia regarding ...Washington PostDelta, Air France, Alitalia face EU antitrust probeAFPFox Businessall 58 news articles »

Hungary EU deal hopes dim, PM in Brussels - Reuters

BBC NewsHungary EU deal hopes dim, PM in BrusselsReutersDeputy PM: unsure if ambition of Brussels meeting is to reach deal * Says issues at stake "just not that pressing" * C.bank unexpectedly keeps rates on hold, forint eases 0.5 pct * EU finance ministers open way to cut off cohesion funds over budget ...Hungary's PM in Brussels to revive aid talksIrish TimesHungary faces threat of EU financial sanctionsAFPHungary's Unexpectedly Holds EU's Highest Benchmark Rate on Forint RallyBloombergBBC News -Washington Postall 276 news articles »

Factbox: Coming events in the euro zone debt crisis - Reuters

Business RecorderFactbox: Coming events in the euro zone debt crisisReuters(Reuters) - Following are coming events linked to the debt crisis in the euro zone: EUROPEAN UNION: January 30 - Summit of EU heads of state and government in Brussels, expected to discuss "fiscal compact" on tighter budgetary controls and other ...Euro-zone Leaders Could Meet After EU Summit Mon - SourcesWall Street JournalPREVIEW: Euro crisis set to steal show at EU "jobs and growth" summitMonsters and Critics.comThis WEEK in the European UnionEUobserver.comEuropolitics.info -Chicago Tribuneall 67 news articles »

Poland bristles at idea of 'invitation-only' summits - Financial Times

The GuardianPoland bristles at idea of 'invitation-only' summitsFinancial TimesBy Peter Spiegel in Brussels and Jan Cienski in Warsaw Last month's all-night European Union summit was marked by Britain's decision to spurn the other 26 member countries and opt out of a new European treaty pledging fiscal discipline.Bright spot in Europe: Poland's economy grows 4.3 percent in 2011 despite euro ...Washington PostPM Tusk: fiscal pact yes but not at any costthenews.plall 128 news articles »

EU Leaders Meet Monday To Discuss Fiscal Rules, Growth As Greek Deal Looms - Wall Street Journal

EU Leaders Meet Monday To Discuss Fiscal Rules, Growth As Greek Deal LoomsWall Street JournalBy Matina Stevis and Laurence Norman BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--European Union leaders will gather in Brussels Monday to finalize accords creating a permanent bailout mechanism and enforcing greater fiscal discipline among members while also seeking to ...and more »

The Diary: Brussels promises unseen levels of inactivity - The Independent

The Diary: Brussels promises unseen levels of inactivityThe IndependentWhen David Cameron and other heads of government assemble in Brussels on Monday for a session of the European Council, they will see a city at a standstill. Advice has gone out that anyone thinking of arriving by rail or air should book a hotel room ...and more »

Ageas Climbs as BNP Offer for CASHES Cuts Risks, Volatility - BusinessWeek

CNBC.comAgeas Climbs as BNP Offer for CASHES Cuts Risks, VolatilityBusinessWeek26 (Bloomberg) -- Ageas, the majority owner of Belgium's biggest life insurer, rose to a six-month high in Brussels trading after reaching an agreement with BNP Paribas SA to settle some remaining liabilities from its Fortis legacy.Regulated information - Ageas and Fortis Bank agree on RPN/RPN(I) and call ...Reutersall 17 news articles »

Brussels flights disruption possible - Times of Malta

Brussels flights disruption possibleTimes of MaltaAir Malta flights to/from Brussels, KM 420/1, Monday are scheduled to operate normally but may be affected in the eventuality that the strike materialises. Brussels airport has announced that transportation to and from the airport will be complicated ...

Brussels keen to redirect €82bn for jobs and growth - EUobserver.com

Brussels keen to redirect €82bn for jobs and growthEUobserver.comBy Valentina Pop BRUSSELS - The EU commission wants to redirect €82bn worth of structural funds to projects aimed at boosting employment and growth, particularly in bailed-out countries, measures seen as both vague and inadequate by critics.EU Barroso: If Greece Does Its Part, We'll Support ItWall Street Journal (India)ANSAmed - Weekly diary from January 30 to February 5ANSAmedBARROSO SAYS GREEK DEFAULT WOULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMSAgenzia Giornalistica ItaliaShanghai Daily (subscription)all 6 news articles »

EJC president: Sweden a center of anti-Semitism - Jerusalem Post

World Jewish CongressEJC president: Sweden a center of anti-SemitismJerusalem PostBy CNAAN LIPSHIZ, JPOST CORRESPONDENT 01/25/2012 02:25 European Parliament in Brussels commemorates Holocaust; Kantor tells 'Post' that level of anti-Semitism in Malmo "unthinkable." By Reuters BRUSSELS – Sweden has become “a center of anti-Semitism,” ...Holocaust Remembrance Day marked in Brussels and across EuropeWorld Jewish CongressThe new President of the European Parliament opens International Holocaust ...European Jewish PressObama pledges to combat denial on Holocaust commemoration dayJewish Telegraphic Agencyall 249 news articles »

Brussels restaurants rate badly at fish sustainability

A quarter of Brussels restaurants serve at least one species of fish listed as in danger of extinction, according to a survey.

Hungary's PM in Brussels to revive aid talks

BRUSSELS – Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán tried to move closer to a deal with the European Commission yesterday so he can revive stalled international aid talks. He is trying to rework laws that critics say undermine democracy.

The Diary: Brussels promises unseen levels of inactivity

When Belgian trade unions get stroppy, they cause disruption on a scale to make Bob Crow green with envy. When David Cameron and other heads of government assemble in Brussels on Monday for a session of the European Council, they will see a city at a standstill.

Eurostar Brussels service to be suspended due to 24-hour strike

The strike, which is over cuts in unemployment benefits and the rise of retirement age, will severely disrupt the entire Belgium rail network.

In Brussels, passed 8 1st plenary meeting on the associative agreement EU-Armenia

25-26 January in Brussels has gone 8-th plenary meeting of the Association Agreement Eu-Armenia. As reported BakuToday the press service of the MINISTRY of FOREIGN AFFAIRS of Armenia, the Armenian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanian , and with the European part of the negotiations was Director for Eastern Europe, the European service of Foreign Affairs of the EU ...

Under-fire Orban seeks end to damaging row with Brussels

(BRUSSELS ) - Under-fire Hungarian premier Viktor Orban on Tuesday sought a way out of a row with Brussels over controversial new laws that have snarled Budapest's bid for much-needed credit and set off EU legal action.

Backer: EU energy proposal has safeguards

STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Brussels' push to insert itself into energy deals between member states and non-EU countries will have confidentiality safeguards, a parliamentary backer says.

Belgian cooks chef hat-throwing record

Hundreds of Belgian chefs, food fans and passers-by have thrown their trademark white chef's hats in the air

Rezidor and Carlson Establish the Carlson and Rezidor Hotel Group

BRUSSELS, January 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, and Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, have announced that they ...

`European growth model works but needs modifications'

Brussels, Jan 25 (IANS) The European growth model based on trade and finance has brought about prosperity but also needs modifications, a World Bank official said Tuesday.