Israel deploys Iron Dome over Ashkelon region following launch of rockets from Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) deployed the Iron Dome rocket defence system in Ashdod, Beersheba and Sderot after two rockets launched from Gaza landed near Ashkelon...

Market abusers 'should face jail'

Financial market fraudsters across the EU could face jail under rules agreed by negotiators from the European Parliament and member states in a bid to restore...

Greens/EFA group engages trustworthy email encryption in response to mass surveillance revelations

The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament has announced its decision to engage trustworthy email encryption based on free software. Commenting on the revelation, Greens/EFA Co-President...

Seasons greetings and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year from all at EU Reporter

'We must do everything to prevent a humanitarian tragedy in South Sudan': Commissioner Georgieva announces €50 million for urgent humanitarian action

Announcing the availability of €50 million to respond to the unfolding and intensifying humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, International Co-operation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Commissioner...

European Union to lead international counter-piracy efforts in 2014

From 1 January 2014 the European Union will assume for one year the chairmanship of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS)...