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European Commission says Cyprus returning to sound economy

​Cyprus is returning to sound economy as it is getting ready to exit a three-year economic adjustment program, the European Commission (EC) said on Thursday.

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Juncker investment fund for Europe eyeing Sept launch

​The European Commission (EC) Wednesday adopted a package of measures to ensure an early autumn launch of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the core of the investment plan for Europe, or the so-called Juncker plan.

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EC proposes 1 bln euros funding for unemployed young

​The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday proposed mobilizing 1 billion euros (about 1.14 billion U.S. dollars) for the Youth Employment Initiative as early as this year.

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EP prepares to question Juncker's Commission team

​After its summer recess the new European Parliament (EP) convenes in Strasbourg Monday for a new plenary session.

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Thailand to convene extraordinary parliamentary session

The Thai caretaker cabinet on Monday approved a draft royal decree to convene an extraordinary session of parliament from May 2 to 10, deputy government spokeswoman Sunisa Lertpakawat said.

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Thai general election concludes, results yet to be disclosed

Thailand went through with its general election in a surprisingly peaceful way Sunday, with no injuries reported throughout the kingdom, but polling results will not be announced anytime soon.

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Nepal's electoral body prepares final November election result

After the one and half-month, Nepal's Election Commission (EC) has prepared the final result of Nov. 19  Constituent Assembly (CA) election, EC officials said on Friday.

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EU to review ban on Nepal's aircrafts

A week after banning all Nepali aircrafts from entering European skies, the European Commission ( EC) has hinted at showing some flexibility following the criticism over its decision from all quarters, including the Nepali government.

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EU sees upcoming economic, trade talks with China as important opportunity

The European Commission (EC) said Tuesday that the upcoming economic and trade talks with China would be an important opportunity to improve their economic and trade relations.