Belgium and Greece follow France and Germany in preparing tough new curbs

Powerful tremor hits Izmir and Samos with buildings shaken as far away as Istanbul

Culmination of a week of furious protests brings tens of thousands to the streets despite escalating Covid crisis

Everyone aged over 10 asked to take part as authorities try to slow pandemic

Turkish president leads charge as anti-French protests spread across Muslim world

Zelensky seeks to re-establish court that recently neutered powers of anti-corruption body

Fresh social restrictions are likely to undermine recovery in the rest of the year

Regulatory change could add pressure to sector struggling with low interest rates

Why paradise is a nine-hour ferry ride to the easternmost point of the Cyclades

Plus the best new city escapes, from New South Wales to New York’s Hudson Valley

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance.

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott.

The region saw 12.7% growth from July to September but GDP is still smaller than before the pandemic.

Bank posted a £355m profit before tax for July to September even though analysts expected a loss.

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

House prices rise at their fastest rate for five years as buyers race to avoid paying stamp duty.

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home.