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Armenia is facing a refugee crisis. A political crisis could follow

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faces the challenge of providing for Nagorno Karabakh refugees while mitigating risks of Azeri aggression against sovereign Armenian territory.

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Hungary is funding European publications. But have they had an impact?

Viktor Orbán’s government is linked to funding for several right-wing publications in English. But have they had any impact?

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France's working on a new immigration bill. It's proving controversial

In France, introducing new immigration laws seems almost like a governmental rite of passage.

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Here's how culture is used to treat mental health issues in Europe

Two decades’ worth of research and a pandemic have led to a boom in programmes using culture for its health benefits.

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French police: Why their protest measures are so controversial

French police reject accusations of violence but protesters, journalists and experts decry the repeated use of weapons and restrictive preventative measures.

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More EU countries reclaim land from the mafia. Here's how they use it

Italy was the first to pass a law to allow the reallocation of land for social purposes. Since then, several other countries have followed suit.

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New ad campaign in Italy renews debate about 'hit-and-run' tourism

Tourism in Italy has rebounded from COVID-19 lows but not everybody is happy to see the crowds of foreigners back.

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Spaniards wait years to move loved ones as fascist leader exhumed

Like many others, Rosa Gil has spent the past 15 years trying to remove the remains of her own grandfather from the same mausoleum.

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Inside the network deporting Ukrainian children to Russia

Open-source data investigations and social media channels like Telegram are playing a key role in spreading awareness not only about Maria Lvova-Belova, but a bigger structure of re-education camps, transport routes, deportation strategies and the network deporting Ukrainian children to Russia.

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Ukrainian children deported to Russia face uncertain future

Thousands of Ukrainian children are being forced into a system designed to turn them into Russians.

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Italy's left picks 'anti-Meloni' Elly Schlein to lead the party

The 37-year-old politician is touted as a new hope for Italy's weakened left. But is that enough to convince her party's wearier voters?

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Disabled Ukrainians face abuse, neglect in overwhelmed institutions

People are living in squalid, inhumane conditions, sometimes tied to beds in caretakers’ well-intentioned efforts to restrain them from self-harm. But the underlying issues extend beyond war.

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As criticism of foie gras grows, Spanish vegan version sees success

Foie gras has been a target for animal rights campaigners for many years.

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Post-Brexit Guide: What's been the impact — and how did it happen?

Euronews' updated explainer examines the far-reaching effects of the UK's departure from the EU and the events that led to Brexit.

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Five elections that changed and shaped Europe in 2022

A look at some of the elections that had wider European implications this year.

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Year in review: Here are the best stories from Uncovering Europe

Euronews' Uncovering Europe series brings you an in-depth story from across the continent every week night. Here's our selection of the best from this year.

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Europe's health workers slam 'empty' post-pandemic promises

Euronews interviewed public health professionals across Europe and they all agree: working conditions have only worsened since the pandemic and they are demanding action.

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Strikes, sackings and surging prices: Teacher anger rages in Hungary

"I feel as if our government does not want people to think critically," one teacher told Euronews. "They don't want people to have an academic education ... just go to work, do your job and vote like you are told."

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Is Poland becoming more authoritarian?

"We took it for granted that after Communism Poland would become a democracy ... that everything would go smoothly," said Filip Pazderski of the Insitute of Public Affairs.

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How Germany's role in Europe has changed after one year of Scholz

"(Scholz) doesn’t like taking risks. He’s not really taking the lead on Ukraine; neither in domestic politics nor on the European level," one expert said.

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How a year of Olaf Scholz has changed and shaped Germany

Scholz was sworn in as Germany's new chancellor on 8 December 2021.

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Ukrainian family separated in EU due to documentation problems

A grandmother was allowed to stay with her granddaughter but could not make major decisions for her, because she lacked the paperwork to prove her guardianship.

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Denmark's long COVID patients feel abandoned by pandemic response

Denmark declared victory over COVID -- twice. So why are Danes still sick?

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Five burning issues on the agenda as Biden welcomes Macron to the US

The talks come at a fraught time in world politics.

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'Flee or freeze': Europe 'must brace for 100,000s' of Ukraine refugees

"Europe has to prepare for hundreds of thousands of new refugees this winter from Norway in the north to the southern European countries."

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'Who knows for how long': Spain prepares for winter water restrictions

As Spain faces its longest-running drought, the regional government in Catalonia has imposed restrictions on water use.

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How has the Ukraine war changed life in Ireland?

Despite being thousands of kilometres away, the Ukraine war has impacted life in Ireland. Here's how.

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Europeans show support for Scottish independence after UK court ruling

Independence supporters took to the streets of Scotland and European cities in solidarity, after UK Supreme Court ruled that Scotland's government can't hold a new independence referendum.

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What's next after Scotland lost its case for a new independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party faces three options after being prevented from legally holding a new independence referendum.

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Is Spain's new rape law reducing jail sentences of sex offenders?

A number of sex offenders have seen their jail sentences reduced after a new, stricter rape law came into effect last month.

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Life after liberation: Paranoia as scars of occupation run deep

The work does not stop with liberation, as Euronews found out when it went on patrol with Ukraine's security services in newly recaptured parts of the Kharkiv region.

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Could a stalled Sámi rights law bring down Finland's government?

One of the five Finnish government parties is digging its heels in over new legislation for indigenous people that would enshrine their rights in Finnish law.

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Europe is fretting over China owning key EU infrastructure. Here's why

Chinese companies have over the past decade invested in EU ports and airports, but also electrical companies and telecommunications.

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'I dread turning the heating on': Energy crisis grips Moldova

Moldova has seen all its electricity supplies -- from Ukraine and Transnistria -- stop in recent weeks.

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America votes: What might a Republican victory mean for Europe?

There's concern that success for Trump supporters in Tuesday's vote may jeopardise aid for Ukraine, damage transatlantic ties, and galvanise Europe's far-right.

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Drugs and a 760-day power cut plague Europe’s biggest shantytown

The mishmash of shacks and brick and mortar just 15 kilometres from Madrid has been left in the dark since 2 October 2020.

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Above and beyond: Europeans behind huge air relief effort for Ukraine

Two Germans with a passion for aviation are behind what is claimed to be the largest aerial civilian humanitarian aid operation in history. Here is the story of Ukraine Air Rescue and its pilots.

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New France & Spain pipeline unlikely to solve energy crisis - experts

The new pipeline project between France and Spain is unlikely to solve Europe's energy problems, experts told Euronews.

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From kingmakers to comeback kids, five takeaways from Danish election

Incumbent Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen secured another term in office after left-wing parties secured 90 seats in parliament - but what other interesting things did we find out?

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Italy’s fascist takeover: 100 years on, is the ideology still alive?

The March on Rome resulted in a coup d’état and Mussolini’s rise to power

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Finland PM Sanna Marin 'doesn't care about rights for Sámi people'

"It's hypocritical. Sanna Marin has been talking a lot about human rights in Ukraine [...] but when it comes to Sámi she doesn't care."

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Is European politics beginning another lurch to the right?

Far-right populists have done well in recent elections in Italy and Sweden. But does this point to a European-wide trend?

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Migrants in Spain face 'emotional toll' after desperate journey

In the first nine months of this year, 23,197 migrants arrived in Spain, compared with 28,729 in the same period last year, a decrease of 19.3%, according to Spanish government data.

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Italy has its 68th government in 76 years. Why such a high turnover?

Italy has had more than twice the number of governments than either the United Kingdom or Germany since WWII.

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Who are Europe's shortest-serving prime ministers?

From Belgium to Italy, and from Bulgaria to Finland many European leaders spent just a brief period in charge of their countries - but who was PM for the shortest time?

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What's behind Liz Truss's downfall and the UK's political instability?

Commentators identify 'fantasy economics', the pursuit of ideology over pragmatism, the way the Tory party chooses its leaders — and the ongoing fallout from Brexit.

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Meet the Russian exile 'trying' to overthrow Vladimir Putin

Ilya Ponomarev says he is the spokesman of the National Republican Army, which claims to have been behind the car bomb that murdered Darya Dugina, the daughter of ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin.

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‘Saves me from using gas’: Europeans turn to wood in energy crisis

There has been an “unprecedented surge” in consumer demand for firewood, pellets, and the various sawmill residues used for burning.

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What is life like for the expats still left in Moscow?

Many face extra hassle; some even fear being called up to serve in Ukraine.

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How Father Grigory became Russia's most prominent anti-war priest

Amid Moscow's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, Father Grigory Mikhnov-Vaytenko has decided to help thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Russia. He is also an outspoken critic of the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Meet the Scots who have changed their minds on independence

Feelings of 'betrayal', Brexit, and Westminster scandals have turned these Scots away from supporting their centuries-long union with England.

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The UK isn't alone, Denmark also wants to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda

Human rights groups have strongly criticised any move to "outsource" Danish asylum claims to the African nation, but major political parties are in agreement.

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Five reasons why Ukraine won't join NATO any time soon

Zelenskyy is expected to deliver one clear message to the NATO summit in Vilnius: Let Ukraine join the US-led military alliance.

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Bosnia's peace envoy changed laws mid-election. But what does it mean?

As the votes were still being counted, High Representative Christian Schmidt used his powers on Sunday night to impose changes to one of the country's three constitutions and its electoral law. But what does that mean?

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Foiled terror plot sparks calls for gun law reform in peaceful Iceland

While gun violence is rare, an alleged terrorist plot and three recent shootings have rocked peaceful Iceland.

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What we know and don't know about the new European Political Community

Here's your guide to what we know - and don't know - about the European Political Community.

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Spaniards seek alternative energy sources as crisis worsens

Alternative energy sources are becoming more popular as Europeans worry about shortages this winter.

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Is there still any hope for independence in Catalonia?

This is how Catalonia's independence movement is faring after it tried to break away from Spain in 2017.

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Bosnia election: Who's running? How does it work? Who may win?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is holding a general election on 2 October. Here's all you need to know.

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New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration

On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration."

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'My world collapsed': Russians on fleeing home after Putin's speech

Euronews spoke to several Russian citizens who recently left the country following Vladimir Putin's announcement about a partial mobilisation of reservists.

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In Rome's progressive quarter, Meloni's win causes anger and concern

Having Meloni in power — together with her coalition partners, Lega’s Matteo Salvini and Forza Italia’s Silvio Berlusconi — has made people who lean away from conservative ideas both worried and angry.

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Is democracy failing Berliners over controversial housing referendum?

In a September 2021 referendum, Berliners voted for housing to be seized from so-called mega landlords. A year on, it's still not happened.

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Italy election: Who's running? How does it work? Who may win?

Italy is holding another election on 25 September. Here's all you need to know.

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Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

"It would be an honour for me to be the first to break this taboo in my country.,” Meloni said in a statement to Euronews.

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What do we know about Putin's controversial call-up of reservists?

Vladimir Putin called it "a partial mobilisation" of Russian reservists, but is there more to his decree than meets the eye?

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Five ways a groundbreaking €9 rail pass changed Germany

It's been hailed a success and won admirers across Europe, but how did Germany's summer-long €9 rail pass change the country?

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Ukrainian refugee students adapt to new lives at EU universities

Thousands of university students have left Ukraine since February and are now navigating different education systems, applying for temporary protection and preparing for the academic year -- all while dealing with the disruption and distress of war at home.

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George VI to Elizabeth II: Memories of how royal funerals have changed

Two funeral processions with 70 years of history in between. Mourners learned about the death of Britain's King George VI from local papers while his daughter Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is broadcast live on television and social media.

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In Izium, liberation reveals torture and tales of a chaotic escape

Euronews reports from recently liberated Izium, where a mass grave and signs of torture were discovered on Friday.

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Why the far-right were the biggest winners in Sweden's election

What did we learn from Sweden's election?

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Will Spain's commoner queen help to save the monarchy?

When King Felipe and Letizia acceded to the crown in 2014, the monarchy had fallen to its lowest level of popularity since the restoration of democracy in 1975 after the death of the dictator General Francisco Franco.

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Spanish farmers struggle to adapt to worsening heatwaves and droughts

Olive oil production is expected to drop by around 30% due to the heatwaves, farmers told Euronews, even if there are late rains before the harvest ends in November.

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What do Europeans think about the state of the EU?

From concerns about the energy crisis to a sense that the war has united the EU, here is what Europeans say about the state of the union.

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Why is there concern over free speech in aftermath of Queen's death?

“I struggle to understand how holding up that sign could meet the threshold for a breach of the peace, and any subsequent prosecution on that basis would clearly bring into play serious concerns about fundamental human rights.”

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What are the arguments for and against an EU visa ban for Russians?

There are many arguments for and against banning or restricting EU visitor visas for Russians. Euronews spoke to three experts to find out more.

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Russia's war in Ukraine is causing concern in Bosnia. Here's why

For some Bosnians, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a painful reminder of their war experience in the 1990s.

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Soaring energy prices: How does the UK compare with Europe?

The UK's energy bills will jump by 80% a year from October. But how do Britain's prices compare with the rest of Europe? Who in Europe is paying the most? Who is paying the least?

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'If I want a shower, I boil a kettle': Spain strife over soaring bills

In just two years, the average household electricity bill has gone up from €780 a year to €1,371, according to the Spanish consumer organisation OCU.

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UK small business owners 'worn out' amid cost of living crisis

A cost of living crisis coupled with energy price inflation and a lack of adequate government support threatens the survival of small businesses.

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How Gorbachev’s dream of liberal, European Russia failed

The death of the eighth and final president of the Soviet Union has sparked debates that are particularly relevant now when Russia is involved in the invasion of its western neighbour.

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How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany

Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago.

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Euroviews. How does the UK's Erasmus replacement work and has it been a success?

It promised the world, but has it delivered?

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Ukrainian who lost everything in war vows a return to her ruined home

“I'll come back here, I want to live here,” said Lyudmila, whose home near Kyiv was destroyed in the early days of the war.

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Europe's gas prices have broken a new record. How high can they go?

The latest announcement from Gazprom sent gas prices to an all-time high, raising the alarm across the continent.

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Country-by-country guide on how the Ukraine war has changed Europe

Read our A-Z country guide that charts how six months of war in Ukraine has changed Europe, sometimes forever.

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Tuning out: Did we grow tired of Ukraine war on TV and in newspapers?

After six months of Russia's war in Ukraine, audiences are looking for new ways to engage with the subject, and media outlets are trying to fulfill their demands.

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Meet the Ukrainians fleeing Europe's largest nuclear power plant

Thousands of Ukrainians are still attempting to leave the vicinity of Europe's largest nuclear plant -- under the threat of an impending accident. These are some of their stories.

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The Afro-Italians shaking up Italy's rigid national identity

African Italians are frequently cast as outsiders in Italian society even though their history goes back decades.

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Is corruption really getting worse in Europe or are perceptions wrong?

Across the continent, surveys suggest that people reckon corruption is still a major problem. Are they right?

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How the economic impact of war is starting to bite in southern Ukraine

As if being bombed wasn't enough of a hardship, now Ukrainians are struggling with the financial impact of war.

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Five infographics showing impact of Taliban takeover on Europe

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan a year ago sparked an exodus - but how many Afghans ended up seeking asylum in the EU? And where did they go?

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Why Brexit made top UK wine seller relocate to France

For 30 years, Daniel Lambert ran a thriving wine business from the UK — but on New Year's Day in 2021 everything changed.

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Afghans dream of America one year after the Taliban takeover

One year after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the haphazard western withdrawal, some Afghans are still waiting for their visas to the US in the unlikeliest of places.

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'Rockets flew by, we wallpapered': Escapee on life in occupied Kherson

Kherson was one of the first cities to fall under Russian occupation at the start of the war.

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UK farmers' fields dry out amid heatwave and drought

Here is a look at how the UK heatwave is impacting farmers.

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How a black man's murder put racism in the spotlight ahead of election

The murder of Alika Ogorchukwu, a Nigerian man living in Italy, was filmed by onlookers but none of them directly intervened.

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Russian who burned passport in war protest faces extradition back home

“The case against him is a way for the Russian state to take revenge and repress another opponent of the regime in Russia,” said his wife Olga Gyurova.

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Scotland plans abortion clinic buffer zones, as protests turn ugly

Supporters of the buffer zones would defuse an often intimidating atmosphere for patients; while opponents say it clamps down on their freedom of speech and freedom to protest.

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Is getting an abortion in Italy about to get much tougher?

Abortion is legal in Italy, but gynaecologists can refuse to carry them out, meaning that access is patchy. If Italy turns to a right-wing government next month, some fear that could make things even more complicated.

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Europe’s worst passport: Why does Kosovo remain isolated from the EU?

The citizens of the small Balkan country of about two million still need visas to travel to the EU, unlike those in the rest of the region. But why is that the case?

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'Left behind': How war is hitting the disabled in Ukraine

“Unfortunately, as horrible as it might sound, people with disabilities are often an afterthought in these kinds of situations. They are a marginalised group, even when there is no war going on."

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How a sanctions loophole is letting Russians enter the EU

There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.

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Czechs turn to second-hand shops amid pandemic and inflation

Second-hand shopping is becoming more popular in the Czech Republic following the pandemic and amid high inflation.

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European countries rethink military service amid Ukraine war

Britain had done away with military service in 1963; Belgium did so in 1992. But between 2004 and 2011, a vast swathe of Europe did away with national service. Only Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Austria and Switzerland have never abandoned conscription.

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Iceland: Alarm sounded over 'beautiful but deadly' black sand beach

Reynisfjara is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions, but the beach has a dark side with 12 serious emergency calls in recent years, and five tourists killed.

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How European countries stand on 2% of GDP defence spending

Two per cent defence spending is the new gospel in Europe. But not everyone is living up to their professed ideals.

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Euro 2022: Why is Eastern Europe trailing behind in women’s football?

The Czech Republic, at 25th, has the highest-ranked women’s national team in Central and Eastern Europe, according to the women’s world rankings by FIFA, the sport’s global governing body. Next is Poland, at 33rd.

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'Demoralising and scary': UK women react to US abortion decision

Pro-choice advocates in the UK say the abortion reversal in the US is worrying and they want to see new legislation at home.

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'The topic is still taboo': Italy's lack of sexual education in school

Italy is one of the last member states in the European Union where sex education is not mandatory in schools: "The main problem is ignorance, in the etymological sense of the word".

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'I was praying we would die quickly', Mariupol survivor says

The Lemkin Centre, named after the Polish scientist who coined the term genocide, hopes the gathered testimonies will be used in future war crimes court cases.

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How war worry is causing stroke cases to spike in Ukraine

“Constant shelling in villages near the city provokes an increase of blood pressure in people, which often leads to hemorrhagic stroke.”

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Are Spain's controversial bullfighting fiestas in decline?

San Fermín, the world-famous bull-running festival, returned on Thursday after two years of closure for the pandemic.

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Brexit damage: Is EU exit now hitting UK's economy harder than COVID?

For the first time, economists are disentangling the harm done by Brexit under the terms Boris Johnson negotiated with the EU, from that wrought by the pandemic.

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Belarusians fighting for Ukraine to keep hopes alive of change at home

“If Ukraine loses against Russia, then the freedom of Belarus stands no chance.”

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Spain's sex work crackdown 'would push the issue further underground'

“I know very well how this will play out – obviously very negatively for us. [It] means we’ll end up in the hands of the mafias."

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How mafia seized properties have become socially useful

Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi reports on how mafia-seized properties are being used to house Ukrainian refugees.

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Does Germany's popular €9-a-month rail pass mask a bigger problem?

From June to August, travellers can enjoy unlimited use of local and regional trains for just €9 a month.

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What are Prague's priorities during its six-month EU presidency?

Prague will be hoping it comes out smelling of roses.

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Restaurant's unorthodox protest over EU's visa snub to Kosovo

Brussels told Pristina four years ago that it had met all the criteria for Kosovans to have visa-free access to the bloc. But it's still not been granted.

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Cycling's coming home? Copenhagen gears up for Tour de France start

"To Danes and Copenhageners, cycling is not just a sport. It’s a way of life, and we are proud to be called the world's best cycling city."

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War and EU acceptance: Why did Ukraine succeed where Bosnia failed?

As Ukraine received its candidate status for joining the European Union, one Balkan country of 3 million asks itself, what went wrong?

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How Spain's older generation are becoming the new high achievers

Spain has the sixth highest life expectancy in the world, after Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Switzerland and Singapore, according to figures from the World Population Review published this year.

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Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal

With some recent high-profile cases of professional players coming out, could there now be a sea change in attitudes and acceptance for professional gay sportsmen?

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Inside Kaliningrad, Russia's exclave at the centre of EU sanctions row

The exclave used to be part of Germany called Köningsburg but was ceded to the Soviets after World War II.

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How Spain should adapt to earlier and more frequent heatwaves

As the country melts in its earliest heatwave in over 40 years, analysts say Spain must adapt to a new reality of earlier heatwaves with longer droughts.

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Why Spain's renewable energy boom is so controversial

Protesters have called it the "industrialisation of the countryside".

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Five factors at play as Macron struggles for parliamentary majority

Sunday's second round of voting for the French National Assembly could see the re-elected President Macron lose much of his power if his alliance fails to gain an absolute majority.

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Could Finland break with Sweden on NATO membership?

Despite Finland's president and prime minister calling for a lock-step approach to joining NATO for Finland and Sweden, some people want to see Finland proceed on their own.

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Why Lithuania is polarised over Russia's war in Ukraine

"It is either white or black and you have to take one side," one expert told Euronews, referring to how the Ukraine war is dividing society in Lithuania.

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Is the Czech Republic about to legalise same-sex marriage?

Legalising same-sex marriage has broad support among Czechs. But will politicians put a spanner in the works?

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After weeks in Kharkiv's metro, locals emerge to a devastated city

As Russian bombs rained down, locals fled in their slippers to shelter in Kharkiv's metro. Here they speak about three months underground and reemerging to find a devastated city.

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Meet the anarchists and anti-fascists fighting Russia in Ukraine

The anti-authoritarian platoon says it is "fighting for Ukrainian society", not the government in Kyiv.

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Why is Poland's housing market under unprecedented pressure?

The influx of refugees wanting temporary accommodation and a rise in interest rates have sparked fears of housing shortages.

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Swedish hospitality thrown into the spotlight after tweet goes viral

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Slovakia makes slow progress in tackling corruption

Since 2020 the Slovakian authorities have brought dozens of high-ranking officials to justice, including the former attorney general, and ex-chiefs of police and tax administration but analysts say there's still a long way to go.

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Five UK arguments for changing the Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK government intends to introduce a law to override the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the Brexit divorce deal painstakingly struck with the EU.

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Why the Czech Republic's green measures lag behind neighbours

The environmental situation in the Czech Republic is the fifth worst in Europe despite the amount of GDP spent on trying to rectify it, a newly-published report has said.

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Marking Operation Anthropoid’s place in Czech history, 80 years on

The assassination of one of the most senior Nazis is today firmly part of the Czech national consciousness.

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Will Scotland's longest-serving leader deliver an independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon passes her predecessors this week to become Scotland's longest serving first minister - and plans to hold a new independence referendum in 2023.

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Ukrainian refugees bring new life to Spain's rural villages

Small abandoned villages in Spain’s depopulated regions have become home to mothers and children fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Echoes of war crimes: tales of horrors on the outskirts of Kyiv

Euronews correspondent Valérie Gauriat travelled to Bucha and other suburbs, the scene of a massacre by retreating Russian soldiers.

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Armed with just a guitar, meet the man helping Ukraine resist Russia

He wrote a propaganda song about a drone and it's been a massive hit.

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Big-drinking Czechs bid to tackle problem of underage drinking

A study found the Czech Republic had one of the worst records in Europe for underage drinking, with just over 40% of 15-year-olds admitting they drink alcohol on a regular basis.

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Sea changes: How NATO's expansion could stabilise the Baltic region

One expert says that if Finland and Sweden join NATO, it will turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO sea.

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Crisis, culls and curfews: Rome's rubbish triggers wild boar problem

Uncollected rubbish is said to be fuelling the problem.

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What is life near Transnistria amid fears war will spread to Moldova?

“I don’t know where we would go if the Russian troops came here. There is nowhere to run.”

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'Everything has changed': Inside Finland's bold bid to join NATO

Finland's accession to NATO will bring in a 1,300-kilometre border with Russia, further encircling Saint Petersburg.

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From anti-vax to pro-Putin, conspiracy theorists now back Russia's war

Known for their large and sometimes violent anti-COVID-19 vaccination protests, some vaccine sceptics in Austria, encouraged by the extreme right, are now supporting Putin's Russia and its war against Ukraine.

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Serbia journalists still fear abuse despite press freedom rise?

Critical journalists have faced rising violence and harrassment and few of the perpetrators have ever been brought to justice.

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Inside a hospital near the frontline of Russia's war in Ukraine

The injured are sometimes the forgotten victims of war. Euronews visited a hospital in Ukraine to meet some of them.

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Do Western Balkan countries like Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro all applied to join the EU more than a decade ago.

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What do we know about Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Critics say Macron's plan is just an attempt to appease non-EU countries waiting in the wings, some of whom have been in the candidacy queue for years now.

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Meet the hacker fighting Russia from the comfort of his own home

Meet the hacker fighting Russia from the comfort of his own home

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All you need to know about Russia's Victory Day military parade

Euronews' guide to Victory Day in Russia

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How war is hitting Ukraine's farmers and menacing world food supplies

Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country.

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Is Milos Zeman's remorse genuine over his pro-Russian stance?

Zeman made a resounding volte-face after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. But not everyone is buying his sincerity.

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'Absolutely ridiculous': UK scheme to host Ukrainian refugees slammed

"We are fighting a catalogue of things," said Lucy, 34. "We went into this with trust, but unfortunately as the days pass it is clear something is deeply wrong with the system."

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Four tales of suffering and remarkable survival from Kyiv's suburbs

We speak to four locals in Kyiv's suburbs to find out how they suffered and survived Russia's bombardment of the area.

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Europe is bracing itself for cyber warfare, but is it ready?

Despite a slew of directives and task forces, the EU faces a renewed threat amid the Ukraine war.

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'It will get worse': Euro inflation adds to Lithuania's economic woes

A refugee crisis on the border with Belarus, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of sanctions against its neighbours all conspire to create a sense of economic uncertainty in the small Baltic nation.

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Why does Transnistria risk being dragged into Russia's war in Ukraine?

Tensions have increased in the territory bordering Ukraine where Russia has a military presence, and which has long been engaged in a so-called "frozen conflict".

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One man's lone bid to save Ukrainians from Russia's military might

Watching the war in Ukraine unfold from his home in Tel Aviv, Bernard Moerdler decided to help civilians in danger by creating a Ukraine-wide air raid warning system.

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'Like a prison sentence': France's left hesitates over whether to vote

Kingmakers on France's left face a difficult choice on Sunday: voting for Macron -- widely disliked on this wing of French politics -- or abstaining and letting Marine Le Pen into power.

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From Pushkin to Gagarin, Ukraine removes Russia one symbol at a time

A statue of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was removed in April. Now other parts of Ukraine are questioning why Soviet-era monuments remain.

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'Politicians don't help us': The young French people who're abstaining

From disliking the candidates to a lack of trust in France's system, four young people explain their decision not to go to the polls.

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What exactly is Marine Le Pen's stance on Russia and Vladimir Putin?

The far-right challenger for the French presidency has openly expressed her admiration for the Russian leader in the past, and has consistently defended Moscow's foreign policy.

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'I focused on survival': Mariupol escapee speaks of her month in hell

Alina Beskrovna, a 31-year-old finance expert and Mariupol native, survived the first month of the siege in the city, managing to unexpectedly save herself, her mother, and their three cats in late March.

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Europe’s army of Elves fights real-world Russian disinformation

Self-organised and nonfunded, groups of volunteers from the Baltics to Central Europe took on the task of combatting the Kremlin propaganda machine. Now, the war in Ukraine has them doubling their efforts.

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Macron-Le Pen face-off: Five reasons why it'll be different this time

Emmanuel Macron will find it much harder to win over an angry, divided France than in 2017, and the prospect of Marine Le Pen becoming president is a real possibility.

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France election: Who's who in the race to unseat Macron?

Your guide to some of the leading candidates to be France's next president.

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'Europe still not fully aware of tragedy and suffering in Ukraine'

“Nobody could ever expect, believe or anticipate something like this. These are horror stories — what is going on in Mariupol, what is going on in Chernihiv, in Kharkiv. It’s unimaginable.”

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Orban has last laugh as Hungary's 'joke' party accused over election

The Two-Tailed Dog Party has trolled and teased its way through Hungary’s political system since it was founded as a movement in 2006. But is the joke running thin?

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How the Czech Republic's Vietnamese community is rallying for refugees

More than 5,000 Vietnamese nationals have also left Ukraine for neighboring countries. In the Czech Republic, they have been welcomed.

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A slow burn: Ukraine war sees Sweden warm to NATO membership

As political and public support for joining NATO continues to grow, Sweden's Social Democrat government looks set to change its foundational resistance to membership of the military alliance.

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Peter Marki-Zay: Is this the man who can beat Viktor Orban?

"In some ways, Péter Márki-Zay can be compared to Donald Trump: a non-party player who says new and surprising things, who comes out of nowhere and goes against the conventional political logic.”

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Slovakia has been a haven for refugees from Ukraine. But for how long?

There are fears that mismanagement of the country's refugee population could lead to a backlash.

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Going home to war: Why are more Ukrainian refugees now turning back?

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have fled since Russia's invasion. But at the Poland-Ukraine border town of Przemyśl, more are now heading back than leaving.

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Vladimir Putin used to be popular in Slovakia. Then he invaded Ukraine

Slovakia's pro-Russian politicians have struggled to justify their closeness to the Kremlin since the war began.

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How past horrors are pushing Polish Jews to help fleeing Ukrainians

“I didn’t know how many people, I didn’t know who was arriving -- I just said yes,” said Alina Sobczak.

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Meet the Europeans teaching Ukrainians how to use lethal weapons

The Europeans helping with the training include volunteers from Finland, Norway, Lithuania and Latvia.

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For Soviet-Afghan war veterans, Ukraine is a conflict 'without honour'

Iurie Cibuc, 62, was proud to fight for the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. He doubts that a new generation of Russian soldiers feel the same about the war in Ukraine.

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'I went to rescue wife’s family from a tomb': Man's epic Ukraine trip

“To me, he’s a hero.” Alberto, 58, rescued 38 people from Ukraine, 20 of whom he is hosting at his home in Vienna.

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'Tensions intensifying': Fears grow Ukraine war may spread to Moldova

The citizens of the country on Ukraine's western border are concerned that the Russian advance on Odesa might mean trouble with Moldova's own breakaway territory of Transnistria.

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In Kosovo, fears that Russia could inspire a new Serbian offensive

Serbia's 1998 invasion of Kosovo was fuelled by the same toxic nationalism that is behind Putin's assault on Ukraine.

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Czech unemployment is the lowest in Europe. That may be a bad thing.

The European nation is struggling to find workers.

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How Warsaw has opened its door and heart to Ukrainian refugees

“It is an amazing mobilisation that I’ve never seen before in my life. Everyone I know is in some way involved.”

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Meet the Italian who drove 3,200-km to pick up Ukrainian refugees

“We saw the fear and the uncertainty in people’s eyes, we saw people who must have passed unimaginable horrors."

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How Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a seismic shift in Finland

Finns have long been wary of Russia. Then Moscow invaded Ukraine.

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Why doesn't NATO impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine?

Despite repeated pleas from President Zelenskyy, the West remains firm in its refusal, fearing unpredictable consequences.

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In Moldova's east, Maia Sandu's EU membership bid divides opinion

On the border wth Transnistria, the Russia-backed breakaway region, some Moldovans favour Russian links over European.

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Georgia's EU bid raises existential question: Where does Europe end?

Europe's geographical boundaries have been defined by territory but also politics, culture and religion.

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Bulgarians offer food, shelter and transport to Ukrainians fleeing war

Rumen Sarandev couldn't offer his house to those fleeing the bloodshed - so he offered his car.

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Ukraine war: Did Eastern Europe's Russia warnings fall on deaf ears?

Some central and eastern Europeans point out that western European countries are the main trading partners with Russia and China.

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Euroviews. On Ukraine, Serbia is stuck between a rock and a hard place

Stuck between horror at the bloodshed and loyalty to its friend, Russia, Serbia has walked a delicate line.

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‘Brave, direct, anti-nationalist’: Why Zelenskyy is Moscow’s nightmare

Ukraine's president has been praised for maintaining the morale of his troops and his country.

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What's really behind Putin's invasion of Ukraine?

Russia's president sees the country - alongside Belarus - as part of 'Greater Russia'.

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Beekeeping scheme helps stop migrants being stung by exploitative work

Arriving in Italy with next to nothing seven years ago, Abdoul Sane now runs his own small bee farm.

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'I felt true emptiness': A hidden loneliness crisis is haunting Italy

The harrowing story of how an elderly woman's body was left undiscovered for two years sparked a debate in Italy about loneliness.

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How do you join NATO and how close is Ukraine to becoming a member?

NATO members said in 2008 that Ukraine could join the alliance in the future but despite becoming a closer partner, experts say the country is a long way away from becoming a member.

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Defections and division: Is France's far-right tearing itself apart?

Some politicians from Marine Le Pen's National Rally party have defected to Eric Zemmour's campaign. What does that mean for the far-right in this presidential race?

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