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Euroviews. Brexit will complicate tackling fraud across Europe – but maybe civil remedies hold the key ǀ View

As fraudsters’ numbers, capacity and sophistication apparently overtake those of investigating authorities, there is every reason to believe that civil remedies will increasingly become a focus for victims of fraud.

Belgium

'Goodbye and good riddance': EU diplomat's joke was final word to UK

Irena Andrassy, the Croatian ambassador to the EU, told her British counterpart "thank you, goodbye, and good riddance" at his last meeting of EU ambassadors.

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Euroviews. The success of Brexit Britain will depend on how well it can stick to its principles ǀ View

As the UK exits EU, it should promote rights abroad and defend them at home.

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UK & EU: a bumpy relationship from the start

We take a look back at the UK's history with the EU, a 47 year relationship marked by ups, downs and opt-outs, in 3 minutes.

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'Happy Brexit Day' note demands flats' residents 'only speak English'

The notice posted in a residential building in Norwich, eastern England, has been reported to police.

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UK changes name of diplomatic mission in Brussels

Britain's diplomatic mission in Brussels sent an employee out early on Saturday to change the building's nameplate to read "UK Mission to the European Union", signalling its new non-member status.

France

First skirmish of Brexit? French condemn Guernsey fishing ban

Guernsey has announced a post-Brexit case-by-case permit scheme for French boats that officials in France say is a de facto ban on fishing.

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'No trade deal without fisheries rights,' EU's Barnier tells UK

Even as smoke was still clearing from fireworks marking the end of Britain’s EU membership, Britain and the EU were both gearing up for Brexit talks.

Austria

Austrian Post has Brexit stamp problem licked with unique date imprint

With Brexit Day finally happening, postal officials in Austria decided to use obsolete stamps by adding the real Brexit date in using overprinting.

Belgium

Brussels-based Britons hold vigil as the clock ticks down to Brexit

Some were wrapped in EU flags, others clutched candles. They were there to mourn Brexit.

World News

In pictures: The best images from this week's biggest stories

Here is our selection of the best pictures from this week.

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In pictures: Brexit sparks delight, despair and dissent

After 47 years of marriage, the EU and UK were officially divorced at the stroke of midnight (2300 GMT) on Friday. Here are some of the best images of the historic day.

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Boris Johnson calls Brexit 'an astonishing moment of hope'

“This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act in our great national drama,” British PM Boris Johnson said.

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Scotland asks EU to 'leave a light on' in Brussels after Brexit

Many in Scotland have an eye on independence from the UK, a move they see as opening a path to joining the European Union.

France

Macron: Brexit Day is 'historic alarm signal' for reform in Europe

French president Emmanuel Macron warned: "British people have chosen to leave the European Union. They will … no longer have the same rights.”

Belgium

Watch: EU officials remove British flag in Brussels

In a highly symbolic moment, two officials at the European Council building in Brussels lowered the British flag before folding it and taking it away.

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Bagpipes play as Brexit Party MEPs leave EU parliament for final time

Triumphant Brexit-supporting MEPs marched out of the European Parliament for the last time on Friday as the countdown to Brexit was underway.

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Euronews holds Reddit AMA to answer your questions on Brexit

Our Brexit expert, Alasdair Sandford will answer all the questions you have on Brexit on Reddit at 6pm CET.

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Brexit road trip: On the last ferry from Europe to the UK

Euronews' Jack Parrock charts his voyage from the heart of the EU to Brexit London on the last day of the UK's membership. Bon Voyage!

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'We'll miss you': How Europe's front pages responded to Brexit day

The United Kingdom will leave the European Union tonight after 47 years. So, how are front pages across the bloc reporting the final day of unity?