Brussels, October 08 (QNA) - European stock indices opened lower on Thursday, affected by the increase in oil prices, refueling concerns over the sovereign debt markets of European nations following a rebound during Wednesday's trading.

In the major European markets, France's CAC 40 index on the Paris Stock Exchange fell 0.62 percent, while Germany's DAX index on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange declined 0.70 percent.

In London, the UK's FTSE 100 index fell 0.34 percent, while Italy's FTSE MIB index on the Milan Stock Exchange declined 0.45 percent. (QNA)