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Europe struggles to find answers to the massive migrant influx

In this week’s ‘Perspectives’ four European broadcasters look at the growing migrant crisis in Europe. Two look at the situation on the Greek island

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Road deaths in France hit three-year high in July

Sport

Messi, Suarez and Ronaldo shortlisted for Best Player in Europe Award

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo are the finalists for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2014/2015. The La Liga trio topped a

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EU approves 2.4 billion euros in aid for migrant crisis

Searching for solutions to the migrant crisis in Europe, Brussels has approved 2.4 billion euros in aid for countries struggling to cope with the

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Kurds in France and Germany protest against Turkish military actions

Several hundred people took to the streets of Paris to denounce what they deem to be anti-Kurdish policies by the Turkish government. They called on

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Boat carrying hundreds of migrants capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat packed with up to 700 migrants has overturned in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. It happened just as ships were coming to its

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Europe "must capitalise on gay rights momentum"

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The Balkans: Another route for migrants seeking a new life in Europe

With record numbers of migrants drowning in the Mediterranean, many others seeking a better life in Western Europe are opting to travel overland via

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Who pays the most for their meat in Europe?

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Migrants collect at Europe's gates, solidarity on hold

Seeing migrants wash up on Italy’s coasts has become extremely regular on news screens, but we don’t necessarily see where they end up — which is all

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How the EU is horribly split over sharing its refugee burden

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The end of mobile phone roaming charges in Europe?

Mobile phone roaming costs in Europe are of a concern to many people travelling outside their countries of residence. Anita, from Dublin, asks: “

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EU summit cancelled as Greece debt talks continue in the eurozone

Eurozone finance ministers are pursuing crisis talks on Greece but with Saturday’s discussions proving difficult, the planned Sunday summit of all

Belgium

Sceptical Eurogroup members demand guarantee that Greece will repay debt

Sceptical euro zone finance ministers have called for Greece to go beyond the bailout measures it has accepted, if negotiations on Athens’ latest

Economy

Greek parliament gives Tsipras strong mandate to complete reform negotiations

The Greek parliament gives the green light to Alexis Tsipras' crucial reform proposals, taking Athens one step closer to remaining in the euro zone.

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The buzz about the business of government surveillance - after the Hacking Team hack

An Italian company called Hacking Team that specialises in producing surveillance software used by governments to tap into phone and computers has

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Heatwave heats social media

Feeling the heat? Share it! As the heatwave goes on for a second week in Central Europe with record breaking temperatures in Spain, but also in

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Europe swelters as heatwave grips south and southwest

Western and southwestern Europe are in the throes of a heatwave, with many local governments advising caution and recommending children and the

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Finland tops European countries in latest happiness survey

According to another survey of 'happiness', it's the Finns who are the most content in Europe.

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Stay in, stay cool and stay calm - Europe swelters as heatwave stretches

The heatwave scorching a trail across Europe has led to some surprising consequences. In France, thousands of train passengers had their journey’s