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Serbia

EU 'back in the driver's seat' as Serbia-Kosovo talks resume

Serbia-Kosovo deal: Can Brussels succeed where the White House failed?

Serbia

Russia hits back as US takes lead in Kosovo-Serbia peace talks

The United States, the EU and Russia are battling for influence over peace negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Latvia

Latvia marks 30 years since declaring independence from Soviet Union

To mark the occasion, Euronews spoke to a key architect of the split from Moscow, ex-prime minister of Latvia, Valdis Birkavs.

Lithuania

Ex-MP's sadness for Lithuania 30 years on from Soviet independence

Rimvydas Valatka told Euronews Lithuania is still short of being "a European state".

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United Kingdom

Scottish parliament votes to hold new independence referendum

Scotland's parliament also voted to keep the European Union flag flying outside the parliament building after Brexit.

Spain

Former Catalonia police chief on trial for role in secession bid

The trial takes place as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attempts to resolve the regional conflict with political talks, instead of legal proceedings.

United Kingdom

'Democracy will prevail': Sturgeon after new independence vote refused

The UK prime minister said that Scotland already voted against separating from the UK in 2014.

World News

Could Bougainville be the world's newest country?

They were 97,7% to vote in favour of the independence's island

Spain

Pro-separatist protesters clash with police at Barcelona airport

More than a dozen people have been injured as protesters clashed with police across the Catalonia region on Monday after the Supreme Court sentencing of pro-independence leaders.

Spain

The Spanish government launches campaign curb criticism

The Government of Spain and its main leaders have launched a campaign on social media under the hashtag #Everybodysland, at the same time that Spain's Supreme Court sentence -convicting nine Catalan separatist leaders to between 9 and 13 years in prison- was made public.

Spain

Catalan regional leader calls for amnesty for convicted separatists

"We call for an end to repression, for the release of the political prisoners, for the exiles to be free to return home, for an amnesty that should mark an endpoint for all of those who have suffered reprisals", said president Quim Torra.

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Yellow and blue abound as Ukraine celebrates its independence

Events have been taking place in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.

United Kingdom

Small majority for Scottish independence for first time in two years

Scottish voters would back independence from the UK by a small majority, a new poll suggests, in the first poll lead for independence for two years.

Poland

Euroviews. Resisting the Polish government’s grip on the judiciary ǀ View

These disciplinary procedures are nothing to do with safeguarding judicial service standards but are an attempt to silence judges and ensure their submission to the Ministry of Justice.

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Kosovo marks 20 years since NATO forces arrived

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visit Pristina

United Kingdom

Tens of thousands of Scots march to demand independence referendum

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Glasgow - the largest city in Scotland - on Saturday (May 4) to demand a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom as polls suggest support for secession is at a peak of the past four years.

United Kingdom

Scottish FM: Scotland must have second referendum if Brexit goes ahead

Scotland must have second independence referendum by 2021 if Brexit goes ahead, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Europe News

Riot police clash with protesters over Catalan separatists trial

Riot police have clashed with pro-independence campaigners in Barcelona over the trial of a dozen Catalan separatists

World News

Massive Catalan independence rally in Barcelona

The police estimated 200,000 took to the streets of Catalonia's capital but organisers put the figure at half a million.

Spain

Euroviews. The trial of Catalan leaders casts a long shadow over the EU | View

Leaders of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum are facing a combined total of 217 years in prison for inciting rebellion. Defending their rights is in the self-interest of Europe if it wants to remain a leading force for democracy.