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Germany completes LNG terminal

Berlin has announced the completion of its first liquified natural gas terminal, the first of five facilities across the country as it moves away from Russian energy contracts.

Belarus

Russia's knock-off McDonald's goes international

The Russian fast food chain 'Tasty and That's It' is expanding across borders, opening up stores in Belarus for the first time.

Tech News

Russia ships giant magnet to France for nuclear fusion project

The Russian-made magnet will be part of the world’s largest ‘tokamak’, a device designed to generate energy through nuclear fusion.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russian missile strikes & nuclear tensions escalate

Moscow's attacks on Ukrainian cities were a coordinated response to the Kerch bridge attack in Crimea, according to President Putin.

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Europe News

Cyprus President denounces the EU's 'double standards' with Turkey

In an interview with Euronews, Nicos Anastasiades rebuked his fellow EU leaders for putting economic interests before international law.

Europe Decoded

The G7 wants to cap the price of Russian oil. It won't be easy.

Western countries want to use their leading insurance and shipping companies to slash the Kremlin's oil revenues.

My Europe Series

Sanctions, summits and nuclear threats take centre stage in Europe

In our State of the Union show, we bring you the top stories driving the news in Brussels.

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia including price cap on Russian oil

"This oil cap will help reduce Russia's revenues and keep global energy markets stable," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Russia

Europe and the world react to Russia annexing Ukrainian territory

European countries leveled broad condemnation at Russia on the day Vladimir Putin signed decrees to illegally annex Ukrainian land.

Tech News

Apple removes Russian Facebook competitor VK from App Store

Moscow is demanding explanations from Apple after the tech giant pulled Russia's homegrown social network VK from its App Store.

Europe News

EU proposes fresh sanctions on Russia after 'sham referendums'

Under the new package, EU citizens will be barred from serving on the boards of Russian-state companies.

Finland

Finland moves to block more Russians on eastern border

The government said it would "significantly" restrict the entry of Russian citizens to its territory by refusing access to those with tourist visas from any Schengen country.

Europe News

5 EU countries call for sanctions on Gazprombank and Russian diamonds

In a joint paper, Poland, Ireland and the three Baltic countries propose a ban on Kaspersky software and the sale of real estate.

Hungary

Hungary wants to poll citizens on support for EU's sanctions on Russia

A senior politician in Hungary's ruling party Fidesz claimed "the sanctions are causing harm. They are destroying Europe’s economy."

Europe News

EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech

The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy."

Turkey

Turkey's tourism industry struggles as Russian visitors face sanctions

The Mediterranean country's economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, with 2.2 million Russian tourists entering the country in the first seven months of 2022.

Culture news

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller banned from Russia

Russia imposed personal sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions against Russians stemming from the war in Ukraine.

Russia

G7 nations pledge to impose price cap on Russian oil

Finance ministers from the G7 have pledged to impose a cap on the price of Russian oil in a bid to limit the Kremlin's revenues and ability to fund its war in Ukraine, while also curtailing the war's impact on energy prices and inflation.

Europe News

EU agrees to scrap Russia visa deal but stops short of tourist ban

Germany, France, Spain and Portugal were among those who opposed an outright visa ban for Russian nationals.

Denmark

Denmark and Germany approve Baltic Sea wind hub to offset Russian gas

When established by 2030, the project could supply electricity to up to 4.5 million European homes.