European Union

As the Greek elections loom this weekend, IBTimes UK takes a look at how the event will shape up, will Greece leave the Euro and of course the battle for the public to vote for a pro-bailout party.

Greek neo-Nazi party MP Ilias Panagiotaros threatens to cut rights of non-Greek residents with raids on hospitals and kindergartens.

Rena Dourou and Liana Kanelli face lawsuit for insults and Antenna TV charged with illegal detention by Greece neo-Nazi party spokesman after televised fracas.

Leaders from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sign landmark deal that will further strengthen cooperative science activities in the areas of climate, weather, oceans and coasts.

Media reports reveal that troubled PIG country Spain is to formally request a European Union bailout over the weekend

German banks and the German branches of foreign lenders record a surge in deposits due to the banking crisis in the euro area.

Golden Dawn spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris, who attacked two female MPs in a live broadcast, allegedly hiding from police in the party's HQ.

On 31 May 2012 Ireland held a referendum - the only country to do so - as to whether or not its Government should ratify the Stability Treaty signed by 25 of the 27 European Union (EU) Member States in December 2011 and due to come into effect on 01 January 2013. This is the Treaty which Prime Minister David Cameron representing the UK famously refused to sign, along with the Czech Republic.

The tumble in France bond yields reveals increased investor appetite for the country's relatively safe-haven bonds.

Spokesman for far-right Golden Dawn party assaulted two woman left-wing MPs during live TV debate on Greek TV>

Highly anticipated bond auction reveals strong investor appetite after selling €2.07bn in notes.

As eurozone sovereign debt crisis tightens grip, scenario in Spain becomes more fraught with reports that country in dire need of European aid for ailing banks.

Shock plea for recapitalisation of Spanish banks to drag country out of difficulty shake markets.

Société Générale special report delivers damning scenario of what would happen if Greece exits the Euro

New generation of scanners 'not mature enough' to allow liquids to be carried on board and would cause 'chaos and confusion' at security checkpoints, according to Airport Operators Association.

Political and financial officials seek clear vision and policy action from Europe's leaders to save the single currency.

French reporter captured in April due to return home after release by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Turkey expels Syrian top diplomats as UN's human rights council is due to hold a special session on Houla massacre

Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and leader of the SNP, says Scotland will keep sterling if it gains independence - but there are a number of problems.

Brian Parkin writing for Bloomberg on 24 May 2012, highlighted how Germany's sharp fall in jobless figures over the past few years is not only saving the nation a fortune but enhancing Chancellor Angela Merkel's reputation as a very safe pair of hands. He could have added "and defender of Germany's interests in an increasingly hostile European Union."

The UK cookie law is part of the European Union e-privacy directive introduced in 2003.

Bankia restated its 2011 results putting the loss at €2.98bn against the earlier reported €309m profit.

United Nations Human Rights chief Navi Pillay urges Western countries to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe and its president, Robert Mugabe.

One police officer killed in unprecedented suicide bomb attack in central Turkish province of Kayseri, PKK accused.

EU leaders ask Greece to commit itself to austerity and stay the course on reforms.

The economic slowdown in China has affected the growth of exports in other Asian countries, especially in Japan.

At the heart of the European Union is a pact that was first formed by two European leaders who were determined to lay to rest for good, the past enmity between their two countries. Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963, made his first visit to General de Gaulle, the French President and founder of the Fifth Republic, at his home in Colombey-les-Deux Églises in 1958.

London Stock Exchange shares dive after Italy's UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo confirm stake sale

An Alliance Ground Surveillance system and a Smart Defence capability also to be developed.

Prices might zoom to $160 per barrel post sanctions. In February prices touched $110 a barrel because of tension in the Strait of Hormuz.