Brussels, October 29 (QNA) - European stock indices opened Thursday's trading mixed, as markets awaited the European Central Bank's monetary policy decision, alongside the announcement of financial results by a number of major companies.

Among the major European stock exchanges, the Paris Stock Exchange index rose by 0.74 percent, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange index climbed by 0.10 percent, and the London Stock Exchange also recorded a rise of 0.28 percent.

In contrast, the Milan Stock Exchange index fell by 0.31 percent, making it the only one among the major European markets to open trading lower. (QNA)