Russia

Euroviews. Russia’s World Cup victory | View

How much can a bunch of guys kicking around a small ball boost a bruised and battered reputation like Russia’s? More than you think.

10/07/2018

France

The EU’s ‘anti-meme’ law explained as MEPs reject it

EU lawmakers have rejected the fast-tracking of a piece of legislation that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom.

05/07/2018

World News

European migrant rescue NGOs stuck on dry land amid ‘political crackdown’

German charity Sea Watch compared the restrictions imposed by Malta to "stopping an ambulance trying to reach a road traffic accident”.

04/07/2018

Europe News

Polish PM faces sceptical European Parliament

Mateusz Morawiecki said every EU member has right to shape its own legal system

04/07/2018

World News

Europe’s six most-audacious prison breaks

A look at some of the most daring, dangerous and outrageous attempts to escape prison in Europe.

02/07/2018

Belgium

Mix-and-match holidaymakers to enjoy stronger financial protections

People booking mix-and-match holidays from a single point of sale will from July 1 enjoy the same protections granted to those who purchase ready-made packages from travel agencies.

01/07/2018

Russia

'I was ordered to leave Russia because of my Fifa T-shirt'

Moroccan fan says he was detained by police and had his passport taken for wearing a T-shirt criticising Fifa

29/06/2018

Europe News

How far can the EU go in changing its migration rules? | Explained

We spoke to legal experts about the international laws the EU is bound to — and the likelihood of any major changes being agreed on at the upcoming summit.

27/06/2018

United Kingdom

UK defence spend 'far too low' to counter Russia, MPs warn

The UK’s defence spending is “far too low” to combat threats facing the country, MPs warned on Monday.

18/06/2018

United Kingdom

Scotland launches gun amnesty

Residents must hand in all undocumented replica firearms, air weapons, BB guns, realistic imitation firearms, components parts and other ballistic items before July 1.

18/06/2018

Hungary

Hungarian MP proposes law change to make homelessness unconstitutional

Fidesz MP Istvan Bajkai hopes homelessness in Hungary will become a thing of the past if his proposed law change is approved by the government.

13/06/2018

France

French lawmakers prepare to vote on controversial rail reform

The battle between rail workers and the government is seen as Macron's biggest political challenge since taking office

04/06/2018

Denmark

Denmark bans full-face veils in public

The ban was put forward by the centre-right government, which says veils are contrary to Danish values.

31/05/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment — and there's mixed reactions

Twitter users have responded to Saudi Arabia's new draft law criminalising sexual harassment

31/05/2018

Romania

Romanian court clears way for dismissal of anti-corruption chief

President cannot block government efforts to remove prosecutor who has targeted corrupt politicians, court rules.

31/05/2018

Spain

Spanish rapper on the run to avoid prison sentence for lyrics 'glorify

Speculation is mounting over the whereabouts of a Spanish rapper, who has reportedly fled the country, in a case that has raised concerns over free speech.

24/05/2018

World News

Quiz: What are the abortion laws in your country?

As debate over abortion heightens on the eve of the Irish referendum, take our quiz to find out what the rules are in your country.

24/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden passes law recognising sex without consent as rape

It is the eighth country in western Europe to pass such legislation.

24/05/2018

United Kingdom

UK government to introduce strict ivory ban

Conservationists hope the UK ban will lead to EU-wide action on the illegal trade

23/05/2018

World News

Which European countries have the best and worst LGBT rights?

A new index says law and policy advances on LGBT rights have slowed down across Europe.

14/05/2018