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Malala explains what feminism means to her

The 20-year-old Pakistani activist spoke to the Davos audience about feminism and revealed who her ultimate role model was.

Europe News

Brief: Catalan leaders pow wow in Brussels and the EU explores new opportunities in space

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

Business Series

'President Trump's use of fake news is the real problem'

A panel of heavyweights in the media industry looked at ways to tackle the problem of disinformation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Switzerland

Switzerland chosen as ‘best country in the world’: report

Switzerland was chosen for a second year in a row as the "best country in the world" by the 2018 Best Countries report.

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World News

10 things you need to know about European Capitals of Culture

A very prestigious event that celebrates the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe

World News

Insects could be the next hot ingredient used by European restaurants

European entomophages will rejoice.

China

A space station is falling to Earth. Here's where it could land.

Experts say there's no need to panic.

Romania

Romania’s protest-packed year ‘hasn’t changed anything long-term’

Experts say much of what protesters have campaigned about are still on the legislative agenda.

Europe News

EU targets plastics use, aims for cleaner energy

European Union aims to reuse or recycle all plastics by 2030

World News

EU's fight against plastic waste: What does it all mean?

The European Commission plans to reduce plastic waste with a new strategy that seeks to make every piece of plastic reusable or recyclable.

Poland

Euroviews. View: Decisions about my body do not belong to politicians

Last night, Polish MPs voted to refer a Stop Abortion amendment to a parliamentary committee for consideration

Economy

World Bank sees more growth for the euro area in 2018

The economy in the euro area grew by 2.7 percent, more than the World Bank had expected. The ECB's stimulus measures are likely to continue leading to more growth in 2018

USA

Golden Globes recap: Not too shabby for Europeans

Kudos to Martin McDonagh, Saoirse Ronan, Gary Oldman and others for picking up some of the night’s key awards.

World News

Europeans take off their trousers for annual ‘No Pants Subway Ride’

Organisers say there is “no agenda for the event apart from a desire to make others laugh and smile.”

Germany

Angela Merkel launches new round of preliminary coalition talks

Some think this is Angela Merkel's last chance at forming a coalition.

Spain

Cars trapped overnight on Spanish motorway due to snow

More than 3,000 cars were trapped on the AP-6 motorway in Spain's Castile and Leon region waiting for rescue services to shovel out the snow.

Spain

Spanish drag queen participates in Three Kings Parade amidst backlash

Madrid's decision to allow a drag queen to play one of the kings in the traditional Three Kings Parade angered many conservatives.

France

What I saw while held 48 hours in a French migrant detention centre

A Chilean man spent 48 hours in a French detention centre. His account gives rare insight into how EU detention centers work—and how Europe is dealing with illegal migration.

Denmark

‘World’s most expensive’ vodka bottle stolen from Danish bar

The million-dollar bottle was stolen from a bar in Copenhagen on January 2, according to authorities.

United Kingdom

#AskBarnier: Farage reveals questions he'll ask Barnier ahead of meeti

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage will meet with the EU's chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier, on Monday. The conversation is likely to focus on post-Brexit trade deals and immigration.