European Union

Tooth tourism has received an unexpected prop thanks to new European Union legislation that will allow dissatisfied British dental patients to receive treatment in another member state.

EU ministers cave on unrealistic transportation fuel law.

EU's Solana laments lack of final response from Tehran after Geneva talks end.

President Al-Assad warns of repercussions of military attack against Islamic republic.

British PM says Tehran 'not been totally honest with international community'.

West to continue twin track policy, despite Tehran's warning it could backfire.

Tehran says fresh sanctions imposed by EU could hurt diplomatic efforts to resolve nuclear row.

Uranium enrichment continues despite incentives offered by world powers.

Iran would receive major benefits if halted uranium enrichment as demanded, says US.

UPDATE 1: UK announces freeze on overseas assets of Bank Melli, more sanctions still to come.

President Ahmadinejad defiant in face of further economic sanctions by the US and EU.

Draft communique of US-EU summit reveal pair prepared to take further action against Tehran.

Atomic watchdog seriously concerned Iran may have been trying to develop nuclear warheads.

'We have paid dearly for our national unity. Let us preserve it,' says Sleiman.

World Health Organisation passes resolution demanding Israel back down.

Football fans risk being literally as "sick as a parrot" whether their teams win or lose at this summer's Euro 2008 games.

The Czech Republic's entry into the Schengen visa zone has made it easier for agents to sell this destination.

The European Commission expressed concern about Tibet, but has opposed any Olympic boycott.

Europe should remain open to investment from state-backed funds, fears unfounded, ministers agree.

In a contentious report, a European Union scientific committee has concluded that amalgam dental fillings, containing mercury, pose no health risks to dental patients.

Norway exemplary in terms of transparency and accountability, EU chief Barroso says.

Fight ultra-nationalism as well as help campaign to join EU puts country's gov't in spotlight, analysts say.

The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) has warned electrical contractors and specifiers that mixing imperial and metric measurement systems can result in safety hazards.

Loans and grants package to support reconstruction and help pay off country's huge public debt.

European airlines can fly between UAE and any EU member state under new aviation agreement.

European nations should take same approach to state investment funds, EU chief says.

French comments about possible war over Iran's nuclear programme not serious, Ahmadinejad says.

While few people involved in the FMCG sector would dispute that food commodity prices are rising, the reason for this inflation, and estimates on how long it will last, appear more difficult to ascertain.

Non-European visitors applying for a UK visa will be required to submit finger-scans at visa application centres.

President says Black Sea electricity ring would serve as platform for common energy market.

Poland offers the world a gateway to Eastern Europe. For the Middle East, this marks the rekindling of a decades-old relationship.

Increasing competition in the global steel production market has placed new levels of expectation at the doors of factories in the region. Angela Giuffrida reports on the need to keep customers onside.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces operational restrictions after being blacklisted by the European Union (EU).