Galina Polonskaya

Russia

'People were exhausted, emaciated,' an Auschwitz liberator remembers

The extraordinary memories of a former Soviet soldier who was there on 27 January 1945.

27/01/2020

Russia

Watch: Protesters call for free elections at Moscow demonstration

Euronews correspondent Galina Polonskaya takes us to the heart of a demonstration in Moscow today calling for free elections.

27/07/2019

World

Will the murder of Natalia Estemirova now be properly investigated?

Thirteen human rights organisations have joined together to call for investigation into a the murder of a prominent Chechen human rights activist.

15/07/2019

World

President of Kazakhstan 'took EU advice on political transformation'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev promised an early release for pro-democracy campaigners who’d not caused “serious damage” to public safety

15/06/2019

World News

Has life improved for people in Crimea since its annexation?

What is life like on the peninsula five years since Russia announced its accession?

18/03/2019

World

Russia planning to separate internet system from global network

Russia is planning to disconnect its internet systems from the global network - as a test of its cyber-defences. This means that data from its own organisations and users would stay within Russia, rather than being distributed globally.

12/02/2019

World

Moscow court extends detention of British national accused of spying

Paul Whelan, a British national and former US Marine held in Russia on suspicion of spying, will remain in pre-trial detention until the end of August, a Moscow court ruled on Friday.

22/01/2019

Travel News

Beautiful Belgrade: A city of contrasts and culture

One of Europe's oldest cities, Belgrade is beloved by travellers and never fails to offer pleasant surprises

08/06/2018

Russia

Follow us in Siberia: The other side of Siberia

Forget the clichés! Seven travellers headed north to discover the real Siberia - and you might be pleasantly surprised by what they discovered.

07/06/2018

Series

Dolma delights: Azerbaijan's culinary favourite!

Azerbaijan's dolma tradition is dear to all of its communities. What's more, it figures on the UNESCO intangible heritage list!

28/05/2018

Series

Azerbaijan salt cure: A breath of fresh air!

Time spent in tunnels at the Duzdag mountain is said to work wonders for respiratory problems - and keep you looking young!

21/05/2018

Series

Ilandagh: The mountain steeped in legend

The beautiful site in Azerbaijan has plenty of tales to tell, from Noah's Ark to vicious snakes!

14/05/2018

Series

Momine Khatun Mausoleum - an architectural treasure

"We go and only wind is left. We pass away and only a work remains." In our Postcard from Azerbaijan, these poignant words feature on a 12th century monument built in honour of a very special woman.

07/05/2018

Russia

Novichok nerve agents used in 1995 killing, ex-Russian agent

A form of poison believed to have harmed Sergei Skripal was used by a criminal gang to murder a man in Moscow.

13/03/2018

Russia

EU is pushing Serbia towards Ukraine-style crisis, warns Lavrov

Russian foreign minister says EU is forcing Belgrade to chose between Moscow and Brussels.

17/02/2018

Sport

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games end on a high note

The Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games came to an end.

27/09/2017

Sport

Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games: Turkmenistan's women strike gold

Hello and welcome from Ashgabat.

20/09/2017

Focus

Ashgabat gears up for Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

Ashgabat, the Turkmenistan capital, awaits the guests of the Fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, also known as AIMAG.

30/08/2017