Europe News Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” 09/05/2024
This will impact your life What is Europe Day and what does it represent? The origins of the commemorative day date back to 1950, when Europe was still healing from the devastating aftermath of World War II. 09/05/2024
Culture news Seven facts about Victory Day in Europe Everything you wanted to know about Victory Day in Europe in seven facts. 09/05/2023
Europe News Russians in Berlin mark Victory day despite ban on Russian flags German authorities had also initially banned the Ukrainian flag from being displayed but the decision was overturned by a court following an outcry by activists. 09/05/2023
France French President Emmanuel Macron met with protests in Lyon French President Emmanuel Macron led the traditional ceremony on Paris’ Champs-Elysees Monday, commemorating the day that marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945. 08/05/2023
No Comment Russians rehearse for Moscow's annual victory parade Russians remember World War II each year with a victory parade on May 9th. Although events have been called off in some cities near the Ukraine border, soldiers have been rehearsing for the event in Moscow. 28/04/2023
No Comment Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine 09/05/2022
Culture news In pictures: How the world celebrated VE day in 1945 77 years on from the end of the Second World War, we take a look back at how people celebrated across Europe and the world. 08/05/2022
No Comment Europe Day: The EU opens its doors to the public The EU throws open the doors of its core institutions ahead of Europe Day celebrations on May 9. The day marks the 72nd anniversary of the Schuman declaration, which proposed the creation of a pan-European trade arrangement and is widely recognised as the first step on the path towards Europe. 07/05/2022
No Comment Russian army rehearses WWII victory parade in Moscow The Russian army undergoes a dress rehearsal on Red Square in Moscow for a parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany at the hands of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II. 07/05/2022
No Comment Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th. 29/04/2022
United Kingdom Meet the only place in Europe that marks VE Day on May 16 Alderney's entire population was evacuated in 1940 as Adolf Hitler's forces closed in. What happened next is still largely a mystery. 16/05/2020
No Comment Russia marks Victory Day with fireworks Fireworks lit the night sky in Moscow on Saturday as part of the celebration for Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. 10/05/2020
Russia Russians hold WWII ancestors' portraits in windows Victory Day commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany 09/05/2020
No Comment Russia celebrates Victory day with air parade This year, the military parades that had previously topped the Kremlin's political agenda were postponed due to coronavirus outbreak. 09/05/2020
No Comment Britons mark VE Day by singing 'We'll meet again' People around the UK sing Dame Vera Lynn's iconic WW2 song, as a tribute to those who fought, served and died during the war. 09/05/2020
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth says streets are 'filled with love' in VE Day speech Queen Elizabeth marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday with a rare public address to the British public. 08/05/2020
Belgium Veteran, 98, goes on VE Day walk to save former soldiers' club George Sutherlands says he has been inspired by the heroics of Captain Tom Moore who has raised millions of pounds for the UK health service amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 08/05/2020
Germany Why isn't VE Day a public holiday in Germany? A movement is growing to make May 8 a holiday to mark the end of World War Two. 08/05/2020
World News VE Day: A locked down Europe commemorates as best it can Commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II are muted this year across the Old Continent as most countries remain under lockdown due to the pandemic. 08/05/2020