EuropeWhat began as a football match in Amsterdam spiraled into a night of chaos, with violent clashes, arrests, and international condemnation.
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UK court to rule on legal definition of “woman”
EuropeThe UK Supreme Court is now considering whether trans women should be included in the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
EU plans huge military investment
EuropeHundreds of billions of euros could be spent on military projects - including increased arms production.
IKEA gives millions to former GDR forced laborers
EuropeNearly €7 million will be distributed to the German fund.
German government crisis could lead to new elections
EuropeThe government has fallen following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to dismiss Finance Minister Lindner.
European Commission: Ukraine soon ready for membership negotiations
EuropeIf Ukraine meets all the conditions, the European Commission wants to start negotiations “as soon as possible in 2025”.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
EuropeSentenced to 18 months in prison for repeating allegations that a named Syrian migrant had attacked British schoolgirls.
Georgian Dream wins the election – opposition rejects result
EuropeThe ruling party accuses the opposition of wanting to drag the country into war with Russia.
Bulgaria to hold seventh general election in four years
Europe Bulgaria’s political state is described as "extremely worrying, with destabilization and dysfunctional institutions".
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
EU parliament approves €35 billion loan to Ukraine – secured by seized Russian assets
Europe"Russia must pay", thunders Swedish Liberal MEP Karin Karlsbro, calling the country a "robber state".
Mercedes CEO: “Germans take too many sick days”
Europe"When sick leave in German car factories is occasionally double that of other European countries, it leads to economic repercussions".
Silent prayer outside abortion clinic leads to conviction of UK veteran
EuropeThe authorities' actions have caused widespread anger and frustration, and are seen by many as evidence that the police and judiciary are persecuting "thought criminals".
French historian: “US defeat in Ukraine would liberate Europe”
EuropeEmmanuele Todd predicted the fall of the Soviet Union - now he predicts the dissolution of NATO.
Slovak prime minister vows “never to agree to Ukraine joining NATO”
EuropePromised to do everything in his power to prevent Ukrainian membership of the US-led military alliance.
Von der Leyen’s ‘Pfizergate’ taken to the European Court of Justice
EuropeThe head of the European Commission still refuses to show her text messages with Pfizer's CEO.
German police shut down protests citing “violent” Greta Thunberg
EuropeThe controversial activist condemns the decision, saying that "the German state is complicit in the genocide in Gaza".
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Germany’s Christian Democrats want to ban Alternative for Germany
EuropeS and CDU accuse the party of "fighting parliamentarism".
Freedom Party of Austria wins general election
EuropeWon the election by a wide margin - with nearly 30% of the vote according to preliminary results.
Portugal hit by widespread fires
EuropeSeveral of the fires were set, according to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who promises tough "repressive action" against such crimes "committed in the name of particular interests".
Netherlands seeks exemption from EU asylum rules
EuropeWants to strengthen its own control over the country's asylum policy.
German train conductors exempt from inspecting foreigners’ tickets
EuropeRailway company gives staff dispensation - deplores migrants' behavior on public transport.
Germany tightens border controls: “Must protect the population”
EuropeThe government now says that Germans must be protected from Islamist terrorism and crime.