Mexico No foreign power makes decisions for us, Mexico president says Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum marked the country's independence day Tuesday by emphasising national sovereignty amid pressures from Washington. 17/09/2025
Partner content Uzbekistan’s Olympic leap: celebrating Independence Day with new sporting heights Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan marks its 34th Independence Day with a new Olympic village, record sporting success, and reforms shaping a modern future. 01/09/2025
No Comment Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders. 25/03/2025
Europe News 'You will achieve nothing,' Zelenskyy tells Moscow in holiday address The Ukrainian President vowed the country would "repay the evil done to it" as Ukraine's war against Russia rages on. 24/08/2024
Europe News President Zelenskyy calls for more military equipment President Zelenskyy also said that to protect the country's energy infrastructure, Ukraine might need to attack Russian energy infrastructure. 15/07/2024
Lifestyle How do European countries celebrate US Independence Day? Happy Fourth of July to Americans everywhere! If you happen to be in Europe, you might be wondering where and how you can celebrate. 04/07/2024
Estonia Estonia Independence Day overshadowed by Ukraine war Russia's invasion of Ukraine hung over ceremonies marking Estonia's Independence Day that was attended by the European Commission president and the NATO chief 24/02/2023
Europe News In pictures: Europe celebrates Ukraine Independence Day Ukraine's Independence Day was widely celebrated across Europe on Wednesday in a massive show of solidarity with the war-torn country. 25/08/2022
Culture news Ukrainians now based in Britain celebrate new ties with hosts A culture summit in Scotland will look at ways to keep Ukraine's culture thriving throughout the war as families in the UK reflect on their time out of the country. 25/08/2022
Ukraine Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'reborn' as leaders praise independence European leaders have sent messages of solidarity on Ukraine's independence day, while President Zelenskyy vowed to fight "to the end" for victory over Russia. 24/08/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Eight key stories about the conflict from Tuesday From fears that Russia will increase attacks to coincide with Ukraine's independence day on Wednesday to Germany said to be planning further military aid to Ukraine, these are some of the top developments in the war on Tuesday. 23/08/2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina marks 30th anniversary of independence The ceremonies in the capital Sarajevo are not observed by Bosnian Serb officials. 01/03/2022
Culture news Indonesian war of independence explored in new Amsterdam exhibition The exhibit is jointly curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators but has already courted controversy over some language used. 10/02/2022
Poland Far-right Polish Independence Day march goes ahead despite court ban Polish security forces have been mobilised across cities in preparation for rallies, in addition to the Belarusian border. 11/11/2021
Poland Polish independence march banned by court over far-right violence The annual rally on November 11 has recently been overshadowed by violent clashes and anti-Semitism. 27/10/2021
Ukraine Ukraine 'has very significant international support' over Crimea It comes as Ukraine marked 30 years since it decided to leave the Soviet Union. 24/08/2021