Articles by Marine Strauss, Nikos Chrysoloras and Patrick Donahue

China, EU Re-Commit to Paris Climate Agreement – Even if U.S. Withdraws

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the world’s No. 1 polluter will stick to its pledges to tackle global warming, underscoring the risk of U.S. isolation if President Donald Trump pulls out of the Paris climate accord. Li made his comments …

Italian Ferry Fire Under Control, Rescue Effort Continues

Italian rescue teams evacuated 340 passengers amid rough seas and high winds from an Italian ferry after a fire broke out yesterday during a route off the Greek island of Corfu. An operation led by Italy put out the fire …

EU Cyber Watchdog Warns: More Money, Action Needed to Combat Hackers

Banks need to put more money into combating hackers who have the potential to wreak havoc throughout the continent, the director of the European Union’s cybersecurity agency said. “We don’t know if there are criminals trying to attack a power …

Allianz, Munich Re’s Ergo Said to be in Talks to Buy Greek Insurer Agrotiki

Allianz SE, Europe’s largest insurer, and Munich Re’s primary insurance unit, Ergo Versicherungsgruppe AG, are in talks to buy Agrotiki Insurance from Greece’s Piraeus Bank SA, said three people familiar with the matter. The price of Agrotiki, also known as …