Luxembourg/Brussels  -  European Union governments reduced their deficits in 2007, according to estimates Friday by Eurostat that also confirmed that Slovakia is on course to joining the euro.

Berlin  - The strong euro, record high energy prices and financial market turbulence have resulted in Germany's key economic institutes revising down their growth outlook for Europe's biggest econo

Brussels  -  Antonio Tajani, a conservative member of the European Parliament (EP) and a co-founder of Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party, was Wednesday being tipped to join the European Commis

Heidelberg, Germany  -  A museum and workshop founded by celebrity German anatomist Gunther von Hagens were raided Wednesday by German tax investigators who check payroll levies.

Bilbao, Spain - The financial director of one of Spain's top art museums embezzled nearly 500,000 euros (790,000 dollars) from its coffers over a decade, the Guggenheim Bilbao modern art museum sai

Simbach, Germany  -  A modern statue on Germany's south-east border has triggered controversy, with some people concerned on Wednesday that the figure is showing a bare backside to Austria.