Tag: Western Europe
German railway announces plan to reopen 20 closed routes
BERLIN — Germany's national rail operator on Tuesday announced plans to reopen 20 stretches of railway around the country that have been closed over...
Cyberbullying trial tests French tools to fight online abuse
PARIS — A landmark cyberbullying trial in Paris, involving thousands of threats against a teenager who savaged Islam in online posts, is blazing a...
England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020
LONDON — England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in self-isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent...
Zimbabwe’s Tsitsi Dangarembga wins prestigious German prize
BERLIN — Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga has been awarded a prestigious German prize for a body of work that has made her...
Spain set to bring in Busquets to avoid Euro 2020 debacle
SEVILLE, Spain — Spain may summon its most experienced player for its most important match at the European Championship.
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Switzerland bids to end run of last-16 losses at Euro 2020
Switzerland had to wait a day to find out it advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship.
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Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Robert Lewandowski is facing another early exit from a major international soccer tournament.
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EU approves 191.5 billion euros in recovery funds for Italy
ROME — The European Union's executive Commission on Tuesday formally approved 191.5 billion euros ($228.5 billion) in pandemic recovery funds for Italy, the 27-nation...
France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday.
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Veteran lawmaker to lead N. Ireland’s DUP after turmoil
LONDON — Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party on Tuesday named veteran lawmaker Jeffrey Donaldson as its new leader, weeks after he narrowly lost the...