Juncker seeks greater control over foreign policy
Juncker seeks greater control over foreign policy The high representative will move to the European Commission headquarters and half of her cabinet must be made up of Commission staff. European Voice By Dave Keating 9/11/14, 7:20 PM CET Updated 9/12/14, 9:55 AM CET Analysts have been fervently reading the tea leaves since yesterday’s unveiling of…
EU restores aid to Madagascar
EU restores aid to Madagascar EU joins the World Bank in providing support following the end to a four-year political crisis. European Voice By Andrew Gardner 5/22/14, 4:10 AM CET The European Union on Monday (19 May) decided to resume development-aid programmes for Madagascar, ending a four-year gap in support for a country of 22…
Court upholds record fine on Intel
Court upholds record fine on Intel The EU’s General Court upheld the €1bn fine imposed on Intel for anti-competitive conduct, although it took the court almost five years to decide the case. European Voice By Nicholas Hirst 6/12/14, 1:19 PM CET A €1 billion fine on Intel for abusing its dominant position on the market…
Juventus' Coppa Italia semi-final with AC Milan postponed over coronavirus fears
The Italian fixture list has taken another hit as the spread of the illness continues to wreak havoc with the domestic football scene Juventus’ Coppa Italia semi-final second leg with AC Milan on Wednesday night has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis in Italy. The sides are level at 1-1 following the first…
Japan sets sights on EU trade deal in 2015
Japan sets sights on EU trade deal in 2015 EU capitals are still undecided on whether to continue EU-Japan talks. European Voice By Andrew Gardner 5/7/14, 9:54 AM CET Updated 5/21/14, 7:10 PM CET Shinzo Abe, Japan’s prime minister, today said that he hopes that Japan and the European Union will be able to strike…
Atletico star claims different ‘mentality’ for Liverpool clash at Anfield
Atletico Madrid star Koke admits his side must have “another mentality” at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The La Liga side won 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg, crucially preventing Liverpool scoring an away goal. But Diego Simeone’s side have endured a difficult domestic season,…
Jose ‘I told you so’ Mourinho takes swipe at Spurs starlet Parrott
Jose Mourinho claims Troy Parrott’s “30 minutes” in Tottenham’s penalty shootout loss to Norwich proves he is not ready for more first team action. There were loud cheers from supporters when the 18-year-old came off the bench at the start of extra-time in Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie, but he struggled to make an impact.…
Ole considers permanent Man Utd deal for ‘breath of fresh air’ Ighalo
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Odion Ighalo has been a “breath of fresh air” at Manchester United, and admits there is every chance he will be signed permanently in the summer. The Nigerian striker joined United in January on loan, after securing a move on deadline day as Solskjaer added much needed firepower to his squad.…
Mourinho admits one Tottenham star is ‘completely dead’
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho claimed his players are knackered as his side were knocked out on penalties in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Norwich keeper Tim Krul was the hero of the night for Norwich as he saved two spot-kicks as the Canaries won the game 3-2 on penalties. After the game Mourinho…
FA Cup quarter-final draw: favourites kept apart again
The draw for the FA Cup sixth round has been made and four of the remaining favourites have been kept apart. Holders Manchester City were drawn away at Newcastle United in the quarter-finals. Sheffield United will host Arsenal, while Chelsea travel to Leicester. The other last-eight tie will be between Norwich, with their match against…