Europe

Europe seeks footing as Trump storms back to power

The leaders of the European Union will be joined by others from the United Kingdom to Turkey, as well as NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, for Thursday's meeting of the European Political Community.

One year in, EU turning up heat in big tech fight

Since August 2023, the world's biggest digital platforms have faced the toughest ever tech regulations in the European Union -- which shows no sign of slowing down in enforcing them.

Leasing model behind Europe's EV drive at risk of breakdown

Leasing companies play a pivotal role in Europe as 60% of new cars of all fuel types are leased, according to calculations by environmental group Transport & Environment based on data from market research firm Dataforce.

The Venezuelan people stay with the Bolivarian Revolution

The emergence of Chavismo—the politics of mass action to build socialism in Venezuela—transformed the political scenario in the country.

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.

Europe must fight the far-right surge

Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Europe's economic powerhouse tests a shorter working week

Starting in 2024, up to 50 companies of varying size are set to test the new hours, with the aim of avoiding a drop-off in productivity.

ESSAY / The once and future bedes & ‘Gypsies?

Szilvia Reif, a student of mine from the (indicatively named) Gandhi School in Pècs, Hungary, wrote a poem that tells what it feels like to be a ‘Gypsy (properly Roma).

Messi breaks another Ronaldo record

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Lionel Messi has broken rival Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring the most goals in Europe's top-five leagues.

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

EU council president says only alternative to EU is 'chaos'

The president of the European Council says the only alternative to the EU is "political chaos" and labelled Boris Johnson's recent comments "absurd".

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Ukraine's Jamala wins Eurovision

Ukraine's Jamala wins this year's Eurovision Song Contest, held in Stockholm, Sweden.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Turkey 'losing hope' for EU visa-free deal

The Turkish minister for European Union affairs says he is losing hope of getting a deal on visa-free travel for Turks within Europe.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Aguero closes in on Suarez's Premier League hat-trick crown

The Argentine has now scored five hat tricks in the Premier League – and the only player outside of Europe who has more is the former Liverpool man.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Bosnia's Indiana Jones claims massive stone sphere is sign of ancient civilisation

Semir Osmanagich seems to have made a discovery that sheds light into the ancient civilization in Europe. The giant mysterious sphere embedded in the ground in Bosnia is claimed to be the largest man-made stone ball in Europe, and the oldest in world, dating back more than 1,500 years ago

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

Pope delivers Easter message of hope

Pope Francis preaches an Easter message of hope after a grim week in Europe, calling on Christians not to let fear and pessimism "imprison" them.

March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

Ash tree set for extinction in Europe

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to a review of the evidence.

March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

IS trains 400 fighters to attack Europe in wave of bloodshed

The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves of attacks, deploying interlocking terror cells like the ones that struck Brussels and Paris with orders to choose the time, place and method for maximum chaos, officials have told The Associated Press.

March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

Western Europe has seen a string of attacks in recent years

Deadly attacks Tuesday at the Brussels airport and a metro station in the city are the latest in a string of attacks in Europe in recent years.

March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016

Mars methane mission set for lift-off

Europe and Russia are about to launch a joint mission to the Red Planet.