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Ukraine is pushing for EU membership. But what are the real chances?

President Zelenskyy wants his country to join the bloc, but the process is long, arduous and extremely complex.

Travel News

People of Georgia take to the streets in solidarity with Ukraine

Over the years, Russia has tried again and again to take Georgia. Here's what's happening in Tbilisi.

Europe News

MEPs vote overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

MEPs supported EU institutions working towards Ukraine's bid for membership and condemned Russia's violence in Ukraine.

Culture news

Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko suspends performances

Netrebko was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday evening at Hamburg's Elbe Philharmonic but her concert has been postponed until September 2022.

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Finland

MPs in Finland mull petition for a referendum on joining NATO

A recent poll shows a surge in support for NATO in Finland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Spain

Borrell sparks Catalonia backlash over Zelenskyy-Puigdemont comparison

Josep Borrell has angered Catalonia's independence movement by comparing Ukraine's president to Carles Puigdemont.

Tech News

Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet is now chasing Russian oligarchs

The US student famous for tracking Elon Musk’s jet has turned his focus to Russian tycoons hit by sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tech News

Meta watchdog urges crackdown on disinformation around Ukraine war

Tech giants and policymakers must do more to fight online disinformation raging around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Meta’s Oversight Board tells Euronews Next.

Turkey

'Respect closure of Black Sea access,' Turkey tells Ukraine and Russia

Ankara is trying to balance its support for Ukraine with its fragile economic ties to Russia.

People

80-year-old Ukrainian grandmother completes seven-hour hike to freedom

As refugees continue to flee the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this 80-year-old grandmother was forced to make a hard decision - stay in her lifelong home, or leave in search of safety

Europe News

Listen: Ukrainian translator gets emotional during Zelenskyy's speech

The official Ukrainian-English interpreter for the European Parliament appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he translated a speech by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Green News

Meet the Italian man who's staying in Ukraine to rescue animals

The owner of an animal shelter in Ukraine speaks out about his experience during the Russian invasion.

Montenegro

Dozens of Serb nationalists hold pro-Russia rally in Montenegro

One of the large banners carried by those gathered read “Serbs in Montenegro, Russians in Ukraine”.

Russia

'More than 6,000 arrests' in Russia during protests over Ukraine war

Russia, like the rest of Europe, has also seen regular protests about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Travel News

Europe air travel: What do the new flight paths mean for your journey?

Planes are having to use hours more 'fuel burn' to get to their destinations, with Finnair particularly impacted by the airspace bans.

Culture news

Ukrainian and Russian opera stars in emotional embrace after a show

As they hugged, in a symbolic gesture of peace and friendship, the stars were applauded by the audience, and shouts of "peace, peace, peace."

My Europe Series

‘Brave, direct, anti-nationalist’: Why Zelenskyy is Moscow’s nightmare

Ukraine's president has been praised for maintaining the morale of his troops and his country.

Culture news

'The Batman' release halted in Russia as Hollywood joins the protest

The Motion Picture Association said it “stands with the international community in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony also looked to events in Eastern Europe.

Green News

EU to urgently link electricity grid with Ukraine's

With Russia supplying 40 per cent of Europe's gas, ministers are now looking for alternatives to increase the independence of the energy grid.

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Watch: 'Prove that you're with us,' Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells MEPs

"Do prove that you are with us. Do prove that you will not let us go. Do prove that you are indeed Europeans," Zelenskyy told MEPs

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