Belarus Road to Minsk 2019: preparations for the second European Games The city of Minsk is set to host the second ever European Games in late June. The organisers give a glimpse into what one can expect from one of the biggest sporting events in Europe. 31/05/2019
focus Minsk gears up for European Games Focus looks at how Belarus capital Minsk is gearing up for the European Games, readying transport and venues which are set to leave a lasting legacy. 09/04/2019
metropolitans Metropolitans | Minsk - a tour of the Belarusian capital In the latest episode of Metropolitans, Euronews reporter Damon Embling visits Minsk – the capital of Belarus – as it gears up to host this summer’s European Games. Thousands are expected to visit the city. But what awaits them? 26/03/2019
Insight Belarus: Eastern Europe's digital dream? Belarus is gambling its future on an information technology economic boom. 20/04/2018
Belarus Protests in Belarus over 'social parasite tax' Street protests in Belarus against a new tax on part-time workers spread on Sunday from Minsk to other towns. 26/02/2017
Russia Russia defends decision to recognise rebel passports in eastern Ukraine The RIA news agency quotes the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying the order is temporary. Russian officials are also quoted as saying the order corresponds with international law. 20/02/2017
brussels bureau The Brief from Brussels: Leaders meet to discuss Ukraine This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the daily news stories making headlines around Europe. 18/10/2016
Belarus Belarus activists risk the wrath of Lukashenko over flag In a rare open protest against the government in Belarus, hundreds of activists have called for the nation’s flag to be changed back to the one adopted after the collapse of the soviet… 20/09/2016
Ukraine Ukraine will observe Donbass ceasefire, says German FM Ukraine guarantees to observe a ceasefire in the country’s war-torn eastern region of Donbass for at least seven days, according to Germany’s foreign minister who made the announcement after a meeting 14/09/2016
Germany Work 'urgently needed' to resolve Ukraine crisis - German FM The German foreign minister has voiced his dissatisfaction over the slow pace of progress in resolving the conflict in the war-torn east of Ukraine, saying that progress was urgently… 08/09/2016
brussels bureau Italy declines to back extension of EU sanctions on Russia Italy has refused to back an expected six-month extension of EU economic sanctions against Russia. It comes as a surprise to officials in Brussels as 09/12/2015
world news US urges Ukraine to cut 'cancer of corruption' America is urging Ukraine to cut what it describes as the “cancer of corruption.” During a visit to the country, US Vice President Joe Biden said the 07/12/2015
brussels bureau Ukraine asks Europe for more help to support Minsk accords With no sign improvement of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko is continuing his diplomatic tour of Europe to call 27/08/2015
perspectives Ukraine risks resurgence of fighting While fighting has started up again in eastern Ukraine, Sloviansk seems to have calmed down. Swiss RSI. In Donetsk, there has been new fighting in 12/06/2015
Germany G7 leaders discuss Ukraine, climate change and the threat from radical extremism at Germany summit The first working day of the G7 summit in Germany has led to some financial pledges and firm commitments. Climate change and the threat posed by radical extremism were discussed by the leaders of the 08/06/2015
Russia Russia says G7 "held hostage" by Ukrainian government Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine deliberately escalated fighting in the east of the country ahead of the G7 Summit taking place in 08/06/2015
Ukraine Conflict not in our interests, says Ukraine rebel leader The head of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin has told euronews that his separatist movement remains committed to the Minsk peace agreement, despite ongoing ceasefire violations. 29/05/2015
Ukraine Deadline looms for Kyiv's decision for special status regions in east Ukraine Separatists in the east of Ukraine are threatening to breach the ceasefire if Kyiv fails to adopt measures giving the break-away regions special status. 13/03/2015
USA UN adopts Russian-drafted resolution on Ukraine crisis The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on all parties in eastern Ukraine to stop fighting and implement a European-brokered peace deal 17/02/2015
Ukraine Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian 16/02/2015
Ukraine Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels trade ceasefire violation claims Ukraine government forces remain dug-in, encircled by pro-Russian rebels, leaving a European brokered peace plan on the verge of collapse. Fighting 16/02/2015
Ukraine Strategic Ukrainian towns fall silent at midnight Ahead of the ceasefire, at least two buildings in the town of Artemivsk were shelled resulting in fires that took hours to put out. Debaltseve, a strategic rail hub, has also seen fierce fighting in r 15/02/2015
Ukraine Ukraine: President Petro Poroshenko questions if ceasefire will take effect Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko believes there are no guarantees the ceasefire deal agreed in the Belarus capital on Thursday will actually take 13/02/2015
Ukraine Clashes in east of Ukraine as ceasefire deadline nears Mobilised and caught in the conflict in what is supposed to be the countdown to the guns falling silent in the east of Ukraine. Government forces in 13/02/2015
Ukraine Minsk agreement is no cause for optimism on the streets of Kyiv There was little optimism in the Ukranian capital as people gave their reactions to the ceasefire agreed in Minsk. 12/02/2015
Ukraine Breakthrough in Minsk as leaders agree to ceasefire deal on Ukraine A breakthrough in Minsk as Putin announces a ceasefire deal following marathon talks to end the fighting in east Ukraine. The Russian president said 12/02/2015
