Cost of maintenance rising faster than the rate of inflation. Full story

EU accepts Iceland as fourth candidate for EU membership, but issues warning over Icesave dispute. Full story

State gambling monopolies welcome rulings by the European Court of Justice. Full story

Member states send equipment to Gulf of Mexico disaster zone. Full story

Eurozone reviews of national budgets and tougher sanctions among options being discussed by EU crisis task-force. Full story

Eurozone reviews of national budgets and tougher sanctions among options being discussed by EU crisis taskforce. Full story

Ban on naked short selling was necessary to rein in ‘out-of-control’ markets and protect the euro, Berlin says. Full story

First tranche of loan money handed over. Full story

The Netherlands and the UK could be fined for supporting stronger protection for endangered bluefin tuna than the EU. Full story

Credit card firm seeks agreement with Commission on fees imposed on retailers. Full story