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Russia's opposition remains leaderless a year after Navalny's death

"Alexei Navalny gave his life for a free and democratic Russia," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said on the anniversary of his death.

16/02/2025

Germany

Ukraine's president rejects deal with US over rare minerals

President Zelenskyy said any mineral exploitation by the US would need to be tied to security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian aggression.

16/02/2025

Stays

Old train stations transformed into luxury hotels are just the ticket

Fancy sleeping in a Pullman carriage or a former ticket office? Hop on board Europe’s luxurious train hotels.

16/02/2025

Green News

Why climate change has taken a back seat in the German election

After becoming a deciding issue for many in 2021, climate change has now dropped down the list of voter priorities in Germany.

16/02/2025

Art

Location not found: Brussels is set to become home for Pride Museum

An international group aims to open Brussels' first queer museum after years of preparation and the launch of its digital presence.

16/02/2025

Europe News

European leaders to convene for emergency Ukraine summit in Paris

France is discussing holding an informal emergency Ukraine summit in Paris with European countries on Monday.

16/02/2025

Europe News

Protesters rally in Munich calling on politicians to prioritise peace

Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place.

16/02/2025

Europe News

Deadly stabbing in Villach an Islamist attack, Austrian police say

The 23-year-old man stabbed five passers-by in southern Austria on Saturday, killing one 14-year-old child and injuring five others.

15/02/2025

Europe News

US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv

US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to secure continued military support from Washington.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Stubb: US gave Europe 'questionnaire' on Ukraine security guarantees

The Finnish President called for calm among European leaders over the US announcement that peace talks between Washington and Moscow would start "immediately".

15/02/2025

Europe News

Two people die from their injuries after Munich car-ramming attack

39 people were injured in the car-ramming attack, which targeted a demonstration by the labour union Ver.di in Munich on Thursday.

15/02/2025

Germany

Costa says Europe not giving up on support for Ukraine

EU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is "not giving up. We will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of our project for peace."

15/02/2025

Italy

Carnival celebrations kick off in Italy

Multiple Italian cities are planning carnival events for the days and weeks ahead. In Venice and Viareggio, the celebrations have already begun.

15/02/2025

Europe News

US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally'

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a "model NATO ally” in his first visit to Warsaw on Friday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Europe mulls plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

A group of European countries has been quietly working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia, with the UK and France at the forefront of the effort.

15/02/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not take NATO membership for Ukraine off the table. However, “right now the most influential member of NATO seems to be Putin because he seems able to block NATO decisions,” he said.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Latvian minister: ‘No space and place for complacency’ over defence

EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decade.

15/02/2025

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

15/02/2025

Germany

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

15/02/2025

Culture news

Sanremo: A historical guide to Italy's most popular song contest

With 75 years of history, Sanremo is the longest-running song contest ever and perhaps the most important in the world. Not only music, the festival also reflects Italian current affairs and represents a beloved collective cultural ritual.

15/02/2025

Markets

High or low risk? Here's where DIY investors are putting their money

Investment platform AJ Bell has released its January list of most popular ISA investments among do-it-yourself (DIY) investors - here are the findings.

15/02/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can the EU counter Putin's sinister shadow war?

In this edition, we hear how Putin is waging a shadow war to destabilise the West and attack our way of life, and discuss plans for investment into AI.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy says 'security guarantees' are needed before any Putin talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a common plan is reached with US President Donald Trump.

15/02/2025

Germany

US Vice President shuns Chancellor Scholz and meets AfD leader instead

U.S. Vice President shunned Chancellor Scholz whilst in Munich on Friday, preferring to meet AfD party leader Alice Weidel, who is widely regarded as far-right.

14/02/2025

Design

Sagrada Familia to proceed with expansion plans amid local protests

The Sagrada Familia's controversial plan to build a stairway, displacing 1,000 families and businesses, is facing fierce opposition from locals and legal challenges.

14/02/2025

Europe News

The EU says its major foe is Russia, but US Vice President disagrees

"What I worry about is the threat from within: the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the USA,” JD Vance said.

14/02/2025