‘Two lost decades’ for Italy’s economy
Craig TaylorItaly’s economy will not return to its pre-2008 crisis levels until the mid-2020s, the IMF says, implying nearly “two lost decades”. BBC News – Europe
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Portugal stun hosts France to win Euros
Portugal win a first major international trophy as they overcome the loss of captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final. BBC News – Europe
Migrant crisis: UN criticises Hungary over border controls
Nearly 1,300 migrants are stuck in dire conditions at the Serbia-Hungary border after Hungary blocked their entry, the UN warns. BBC News – Europe
Vatileaks pair convicted of leaks but journalists cleared
A Vatican court finds a priest and PR consultant guilty of leaking official documents but two journalists and a church secretary are acquitted. BBC News – Europe
Lionel Messi handed jail term in Spain for tax fraud
Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi and his father are sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, but will probably avoid jail. BBC News – Europe
Paris attacks: Call to overhaul French intelligence services
French intelligence services should be overhauled in the wake of the 2015 Paris attacks, a parliamentary commission of inquiry has recommended. BBC News – Europe