Europe

United Kingdom 23/04/2018

'Every single decision I've made in my 22 years is for the good and the sake of Arsenal': Wenger

At an emotional press conference, Arsenal's parting coach Arsene Wenger defended the decisions he's taking for the team in the 22 years of service and stated that the lack of unity from the fans was hurting the club.

Switzerland 23/04/2018

Ducking the police: Swiss speed camera nets unusual culprit

Bird, camera, action! Speeding surveillance equipment in Switzerland snapped an unusual victim recently.

brussels bureau 23/04/2018

Brief from Brussels: Aid for Syria, protecting whistleblowers

In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: European Commission unveils ‘game-changer’ proposals to protect whistleblowers from being fired or

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Duchess of Cambride, Kate Middleton, gives birth to third child, a boy

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 23/04/2018

Radovan Karadzic asks UN Judges to overturn genocide conviction

The former Bosnian Serb leader was sentenced a couple of years ago to 40 years in prison for genocide and war crimes during Yugoslavia's break-up in the 1990s.

Russia 23/04/2018

Russians protest Moscow's Telegram ban with paper planes

Russians are launching paper planes in protest against Moscow’s crackdown on messenger app Telegram.

Armenia 23/04/2018

Sargsyan resigns as Armenian PM

Sargsyan said he was resigning to help safeguard civic peace following almost two weeks of mass street protests thathave plunged the ex-Soviet republic into political crisis

futuris 23/04/2018

Could Butanol be our new alternative to fossil fuels?

Biologists across Europe have been carrying out detailed research to find out how effective Butanext, a biofuel from wheat straw, could be to replace finite fossil fuels.

France 23/04/2018

Anti-immigration group blocks French Alps border to stop migrants from crossing

Generation Identitaire, a French anti-immigration group, gathered on Saturday in Col de l'Echelle to stop migrants crossing into France from Italy.

Savoir-faire 23/04/2018

Salone del Mobile: the ultimate guide to this year's furniture, interior design trends

Design, culture and quality are some of the words that describe the Salone del Mobile Milano, the leading international and trendsetter furniture and design event.

Armenia 23/04/2018

How 11 days of protests brought down Armenia's leader Serzh Sargsyan

Armenia’s long-standing leader Serzh Sargsyan resigned as prime minister after more than 10 days of demonstrations against him which saw tens of thousands take to the streets.

France 23/04/2018

Report reveals ‘strong suspicion’ of corruption between Council of Europe, Azerbaijan

An investigation into alleged corruption in the Council of Europe has revealed there is “strong suspicion” that current and former members have “engaged in activity of a corruptive nature” amid efforts by Azerbaijan to whitewash its human rights record.

Armenia 23/04/2018

'I got it wrong': Armenia prime minister to resign

The prime minister of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, said in a statement on Monday he will resign from his post.

France 23/04/2018

French railway bosses claim strike is waning

Rolling movement enters its nineth day.

United Kingdom 23/04/2018

Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy

Wife of Prince William, the second-in-line to the British throne, is expecting her third child.

United Kingdom 23/04/2018

Prince William, Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, present their baby boy to the public in their first public appearance.

Belgium 23/04/2018

Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty by Belgian court

Last known surviving presumed member of Islamist gang that killed 130 people in Paris in 2015 found guilty in Belgium of attempted murder while resisting arrest in 2016

world news 23/04/2018

Live: Royal baby, Abdeslam verdict, France strikes

Good morning Europe! Euronews brings you the news live as it happens this morning.

Russia 23/04/2018

"FOLLOW UP SIBERIA!" project launches in Moscow: watch live

The launch marks the start of the “FOLLOW UP SIBERIA!” cross-cultural digital programme, that will last for a year.

Armenia 23/04/2018

Armenian opposition leader released

A growing mass protest movement remains defiant despite police making multiple arrests

Netherlands 22/04/2018

Radovan Karadzic appeals 40 year jail sentence

Two years ago Karadzic was convicted of crimes committed during the break-up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s including the killing of 8,000 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica

Belgium 22/04/2018

Verdict expected in Abdeslam Brussels trial

Abdeslam faces up to 20 years in jail

Sport 22/04/2018

Mo Farah breaks 33-year British record in London Marathon

The long-distance runner finished third place in the 38th London Marathon, around two minutes behind Kenyan winner Eliud Kipchoge.

Germany 22/04/2018

First female leader for Germany’s Social Democrats

Andrea Nahles is elected leader of Germany’s Social Democrats becoming its first female leader.

France 22/04/2018

France: Antisemitism is everyone's business

More than 250 high-profile figures have signed a manifesto in France condemning the rise of anti-semitism in the country, and call for action to be taken before "France is no longer France".

France 22/04/2018

Mont Saint Michel reopens after mass evacuation

The popular tourist site Mont Saint Michel reopens after mass evacuation

United Kingdom 22/04/2018

Queen Elizabeth celebrates 92nd birthday in style

Star-studded concert at the Royal Albert Hall pays tribute to the British monarch

Greece 22/04/2018

Turkey using Greek soldiers as "bargaining chips"

Turkey has said it will release two Greek soldiers it has imprisoned once eight of its own servicemen are returned home from Greece, where they fled after a failed coup attempt. Athens says this amounts to "blackmail".

Armenia 22/04/2018

Mass detentions in Armenia as police fail to quell anti-Sargsyan protests

Armenia protest organiser Nikol Pashinyan is among nearly 200 reportedly held by police as demonstrations continue against the former president's appointment as prime minister. Earlier the opposition politician had secured a meeting with premier Serzh Sargsyan, who promptly walked out.

Hungary 22/04/2018

Second Saturday protest tackles Hungary government on media freedom

Tens of thousands rallied for the second successive Saturday in Budapest, this time against against media controls and the proposed clampdown on civic groups by Viktor Orban’s government.