Browsing: Europe

EU foreign ministers are meeting Tuesday to discuss the bloc’s development aid to the Palestinian territories following a diplomatic row over an announcement of a suspension of Palestinian aid by Oliver Varhelyi, EU commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement. FRANCE 24’s Dave Keating explains that several EU memeber states “reacted angrily” to Varhelyi’s statement ahead of Tuesday’s meeting.

Mass protest in Barcelona against possible amnesty for Catalan separatists Thousands have taken to the streets to join conservative and far-right Spanish political leaders to…

Olivier Giroud stars as emergency goalkeeper in AC Milan victory against Genoa The Metro says A late goal by Christian Pulisic earned AC Milan a…

With pristine white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and an abundance of outdoor activities, this Mediterranean gem has earned its reputation as a paradise in Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane.

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Azerbaijan on Thursday for taking military action in Nagorno-Karabakh but said it is not the time to sanction Baku.

Newcastle enjoyed a dream return to the Champions League at St James’ Park as Paris Saint-Germain were humbled in a 4-1 victory for the Magpies on Wednesday.

The French government on Wednesday sought to calm growing public fears over a supposed bedbug invasion, saying there was no evidence of any resurgence of the biting irritants on public transport.

Severe cases of dengue can result in internal bleeding, organ damage and even death.

Spain expects record-breaking heat as temperatures hit new high on Oct 1 Spanish weather agency said Monday that temperatures were at the highest in the…

The EU will signal Tuesday how Brussels will muscle up to counter China’s aggressive trade policies, including by unveiling a list of sensitive technologies that must be kept out of Beijing’s hands.

A group of 67 women from Greenland on Monday filed claims for compensation from the Danish government for being fitted with intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their consent decades ago.

Rotterdam shootings: Gunman arrested after killing 3 people A gunman has been arrested in the Netherlands after shooting dead at least three people in the…

Ryder Cup 2023: Europe take on United States in Rome in 44th edition of biennial event BBC Sport says A shot at redemption. A 30-year…

Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi sect Artgemeinschaft for targeting children Far-right sect Artgemeinschaft has been banned in Germany for spreading Nazi ideology to children and…

Paranoid Putin claims UK and US helped plan strike on Black Sea Fleet headquarters The Metro says Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping…

Victor Osimhen furious with Napoli over TikTok video which mocked the striker The Metro Victor Osimhen is furious with Napoli after the Italian champions posted…

Suella Braverman asks if UN refugee rules are fit for modern age Suella Braverman is expected to say in a speech that politicians need to…

Football Roundup: This week’s footballing action – European football, Nations League, and more This weekend’s football action – away from the Premier League. Catch up on…

Messina Denaro: Notorious Italian Mafia boss dies Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has died at the age of 61. He was one of Italy’s…

Can you brie-live it? A traditional Burgundy cheese has been crowned the winner at the ‘world cup of cheese’.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said, the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two countries. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Ahead of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s scheduled visit to Italy’s Lampedusa island on Sunday, FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta, Natalia Mendoza and Wassim Daly spoke with some of the migrants there to learn about their living conditions and the treacherous journeys they have made. Some local residents express frustration with the surge in arrivals, while a local church has become a place where donations are collected.

In response to the most severe drought Mayotte has experienced in decades, the French government and local authorities in the overseas territory are taking drastic measures to ensure inhabitants get basic access to water. The unprecedented shortage is pushing locals into desperation and mounting tensions at a time when Mayotte is also seeing rampant crime.

Climate activists sprayed orange and yellow paint on the columns of Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate on Sunday to push demands for a stop to the use of fossil fuels by 2030.