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Russia

Euroviews. How the West still misunderstands Putin's Russia and Putinism ǀ View

The dichotomy of relations between Russia and the West is the most interesting and unpredictable phenomenon of recent times. But Russia is the West and Putinism is a Western ideology. It is precisely this strategic misunderstanding of Russia that continues to lead to global tension.

Libya

Assault on Tripoli is 'in public's interest', says Libyan rebel group

"European countries fear for civilians' safety but I can assure that our first concern is the civilians," a spokesman for the Libyan National Army told Euronews after the rebel group launched a military offensive to take Tripoli from the UN-recognised government.

Germany

Germany tightens travel advisory to Turkey

"Statements, which are covered by the German freedom of expression laws, can lead in Turkey to occupational restrictions and criminal proceedings," it warns.

Venezuela

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Venezuela

Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Venezuela

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France

Iran releases French citizen who entered the country illegally

Iran releases French citizen who entered the country illegally

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador amidst Khashoggi fallout

Princess Reema bint Bandar has been named as the kingdom's envoy to the US.

Egypt

Terrorism, migration central at first ever EU-Arab League summit

“The goal is to start a dialogue with other world regions. By that the EU aims to counter Russia’s and China’s growing influence in these regions,” an EU source said.

North Korea

Daughter of North Korean defector forcibly 'repatriated': Ex-diplomat

"Jo Song Gil's daughter was repatriated to North Korea and she is under the control of North Korean authorities," another defector said on Tuesday.

Cuba

Crickets behind 'sonic attack' on US staff in Cuba, scientists say

The US recalled more than 20 diplomatic personnel based in Cuba when they complained of health problems after hearing a strange sound.

Italy

North Korean diplomat reportedly goes into hiding, sparking defection rumours

A top North Korean diplomat has sparked defection rumours after it was revealed that he's gone into hiding with family by South Korea's intelligence agency

North Korea

North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington.

China

Canadian entrepreneur missing in China possibly arrested

Canada believes a man missing in China may have become collateral damage in a growing diplomatic spat between the two countries

USA

Euroviews. US-China trade war: Could Silicon Valley's dominance soon end? | View

The current trade war between the U.S. and China will, like all such disputes, produce no winners.

Europe News

EU-US relations ‘like an up-down marriage but intact’ – US ambassador

Gordon Sondland tells Euronews that US-EU relations are like a ‘long-term faithful marriage’ which will improve despite the trade row with Donald Trump.

Business

North Korea sanctions to stay

The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says in North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearisation it will find itself increasingly isolated

Italy

Italy and Austria clash over South Tyrol citizenship proposal

The northern Italian province of South Tyrol, or Alto Adige in Italian, has always been a point of contention between Austria and Italy. Now, while Vienna controls the EU presidency, plans to grant dual citizenship to the German-speaking minority in the mountainous province has bothered Italy

Switzerland

Watch: Flagging a problem? New ambassador's prop gaffe on first day

They share a border, language and good diplomatic relations but are things going to go sour between the Germans and the Swiss?

Belgium

What will happen to British EU diplomats after Brexit?

British passport holders working in EU embassies will be recalled by September 2019 at the latest, an EU Commission letter has stated, assuring them that few will lose their jobs.

Economy

Watch: Juncker appears to shun Trump's hand of friendship

Cameras showed Jean-Claude Juncker rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to help him up some stairs at the White House.

Greece

Why does Greece accuse Russia of meddling over FYR Macedonia?

Moscow is accused of trying to subvert the Balkan nation’s push to join NATO and the EU, amid a strategic tug-of-war.