Travel News Is it safe to fly to Ukraine? Ryanair, the biggest airline to fly between Europe and Ukraine, has suspended all Ukraine flights for 14 days. 21/02/2022
Health Global dementia cases set to rise 300% by 2050 New research estimates that global dementia cases are set to rise dramatically in the next 30 years unless preventative measures are put in place. 07/01/2022
Experiences Is this the most over the top Christmas house in Europe? A Hungarian grandmother started decorating her garden 10 years ago for her grandchildren, but since then it has become a tourist attraction. 20/12/2021
Green News Could standing up for the environment get you killed in Europe? With 'freedoms shrinking' 20 years after a pact to protect environmental defenders, EU countries are set to vote on a new measure. 15/10/2021
Poland Poland sees pro-EU rallies as battle lines drawn over court ruling "I am European. I am also a Pole, but mainly a European," Robert Galemba, a protester, said. 11/10/2021
Kosovo Tensions as Kosovo begins removing Serbian licence plates at border Serbia's police have for years been taking off registration plates from Kosovo-registered cars entering Serbia, and the latest move by Kosovo authorities appears to be a tit-for-tat move. 20/09/2021
Cult Karlovy Vary film festival opens with film about Czech athlete Central and Eastern Europe's most important film festival has finally returned to the spa town of Karlovy Vary after COVID cancelled it last year. 21/08/2021
Ukraine Grenade-carrying veteran threatens to blow up Kyiv government building A video shared online reportedly showed him brandishing an object in his hand and saying: "I will not leave this place alive." 04/08/2021
Uncovering Europe Can Moldova's new government solve its oldest problem, Transnistria? The future of the breakaway region - which accounts for 10% of Moldova's claimed territory and over half a million people - could spark a new row with Russia. 23/07/2021
View For every Viktor Orbán we need a Maia Sandu | View The result of Maia Sandu's party in the Moldovan parliamentary election is a miracle and a lesson in democracy, argues Romanian MEP Dragoș Tudorache. 15/07/2021
View Europeans are losing faith in an EU they believe has failed | View Across Europe, citizens want the EU to be stronger and more assertive in foreign affairs. 23/06/2021
no comment Anti-government protesters try to break into Bulgaria's parliament The unrest was the seventh consecutive day of protests against the Bulgarian government and alleged corruption. 14/07/2020
View Ion Chicu: Moldova in safe hands ǀ View With pragmatism, competence and attention for long-term reforms and investments directed towards better living standard for every Moldovan, we can show that Moldova means business. I invite you to be not only a witness, but also a partner in our quest for positive transformation. 11/02/2020
Serbia Serbia is losing one town every year through population decline Serbia's rapidly-declining population is causing international concern — and now the United Nations has stepped in to help with a special mission. 07/02/2020
Poland Watch again: Leaders mark 80th anniversary of Nazi invasion of Poland German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier asked Poland for its forgiveness for Nazi "tyranny". 01/09/2019
no comment Ukraine's gorgeous goats compete for beauty crown A Ukrainian town is so in love with its goats it holds an annual beauty contest for them. It's a must-see sight, goats in bright dresses, embroidered shirts, skirts and floral crowns. One is even dressed up as a bride. It's an event not to be missed. 13/08/2019
Poland Sprawling sunflower field in Polish city makes it top tourist spot A sprawling sunflower field has made a Polish city look like a real-life Van Gogh painting. 06/08/2019
Slovakia New swine fever case in Slovakia as countries try to contain outbreak A fresh case of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been discovered in Slovakia in a village near the Hungarian border. 06/08/2019
Bulgaria Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe. More than 120 000 pigs have been slaughtered in Bulgaria in an attempt to limit the number of swine fever cases. 05/08/2019
Moldova Moldova had two, parallel governments. Now, one of them has quit The Democratic Party, chaired by controversial oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, has resigned from power, paving the way for an unlikely coalition between a pro-Russia and a pro-EU party. 15/06/2019
Romania Jeers and handcuffs: Romania's top politician finally goes to jail Crowds shouted 'go to prison' as Romania's Liviu Dragnea was taken to jail for corruption. 27/05/2019
Green News The best green music festivals in Europe Our round-up of small and brilliant eco-friendly festivals across the continent. 15/04/2019
Ukraine A day in the life: A Ukrainian family votes for their next president Elections provoke heated debate in Ukrainian society, and opinions often divide families and the closest of friends. Yet sometimes they bring families back together as voters travel back to their birthplace to cast their ballots. 15/04/2019
Slovakia Slovakia prepares to elect liberal lawyer as first female president The lawyer and anti-graft campaigner, Zuzana Caputova, is set to win Slovakia's presidential election. 30/03/2019
Slovakia Why Slovakia is poised to elect a vocal government critic Polls opened in Slovakia on Saturday to elect a new President. A vocal government critic is on course to win after the murder of an investigative journalist last year dealt a blow to the current governing party. 16/03/2019
Ukraine Explainer: All you need to know about Ukraine's presidential election Ukrainians won't have a shortage of candidates to choose from when they go to the polls to elect a new president. A record 44 people put their names forward, although five have since dropped out. 12/03/2019