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Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over

On the two-year anniversary of a train crash that killed 57 people, national protests reflect despair over its handling.

February 28, 2025 4:01 am CET
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Trump joins history’s long line of suitors coveting Greenland

America’s 20th and 19th century expansionists would have been delighted by the president-elect’s proposed land grab.

January 11, 2025 4:01 am CET

Grabbing Greenland would be a bad deal for Trump

Donald Trump might be eyeing Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic and its mineral reserves, but he’s forgetting the U.S. is already getting all it wants from the island.

January 10, 2025 4:20 am CET

Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats lead in snap election

The issues of immigration, energy policy and the economy played a central role in the campaign.

December 1, 2024 1:29 pm CET
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Unprecedented support for democracy

How Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway aim to strengthen Europe’s civil society

November 20, 2024 5:00 am CET

Horrific rape case pushes France to change the crime’s definition

The French justice minister is meeting with lawmakers to legally define nonconsensual sex as rape.

October 30, 2024 4:00 am CET

Iceland on track for snap election as government falls

Iceland’s PM said there is “no other option” after coalition’s policy disagreements.

October 14, 2024 1:57 pm CET

British government split over new-look Brexit deal

Keir Starmer travels to Brussels with the prospect of a new youth mobility scheme high on the agenda.

October 2, 2024 4:20 am CET

Russia ‘fully ready’ for Arctic war with NATO

“The Arctic is not the territory of the North Atlantic alliance,” Kremlin Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns.

September 20, 2024 3:18 pm CET

Cops infiltrate ‘Ghost’ encryption app used by drug lords, mafia

International bust is the latest win for law enforcement over criminals seeking to hide their tracks.

September 18, 2024 1:10 pm CET

IMF axes controversial Russia visit after outrage from European capitals

Kyiv’s allies said the trip would have been a “propaganda win” for Vladimir Putin.

September 18, 2024 9:17 am CET

European governments criticize IMF trip to Russia as ‘propaganda win’ for Putin

Visit will “create substantial reputational risks,” countries say.

September 13, 2024 12:23 pm CET
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Brussels questions whether Starmer really wants a Brexit reset

EU officials and diplomats say when push comes to shove, the new UK PM is much like the Tories on Europe.

September 12, 2024 4:20 am CET

I went to Iceland for a road trip. I left with climate anxiety.

As Iceland melts, visiting eco-tourists face a wake-up call.

August 29, 2024 4:11 am CET

Is Brexit Britain about to turn into Switzerland — without the fondue?

As the U.K. and the EU enter a new era, their relationship is likely to gradually become more Swiss.

July 29, 2024 6:00 am CET

NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending

It’s part of a two-pronged effort to deter Russia and defang any attacks by Donald Trump if he returns to the White House.

July 8, 2024 2:17 pm CET

Georgians fighting for Europe fear Brussels missing in action

While Washington warns of sanctions amid a heavy-handed crackdown on protesters, the EU is struggling to even get its own story straight.

May 16, 2024 4:01 am CET

EU announces deal with Andorra and San Marino – just don’t mention finance

Deal is “one of the most far-reaching” says EU Commission, but fears over lax regulation mean it isn’t as comprehensive as once hoped.

May 7, 2024 7:20 pm CET

Benediktsson to return as Iceland PM

New-old leader promises political stability and a focus on energy, immigration and inflation.

April 9, 2024 7:38 pm CET

Israel faces Europe’s ultimate threat: Getting kicked out of Eurovision

European broadcasters are being called on to boycott Israel’s participation in yearly song contest over its Palestinian military operation.

February 2, 2024 6:00 am CET

Rush of new defense deals with US shows Europe’s growing concern over Russia

Six European countries have inked defense pacts with the U.S. this month.

December 22, 2023 12:09 am CET

Iceland to tax housing to pay for lava barriers over volcanic eruption fears

Seismologists warn that an eruption is imminent in the southwest of the country.

November 14, 2023 9:16 am CET

UAE oil giant’s two missions: A greener image and ‘accelerated growth’

The company, whose CEO will lead the upcoming U.N. climate summit, is pledging lofty goals for cutting pollution. But it has a “high” probability of failing to meet them, a document obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News says.

November 10, 2023 5:00 am CET

Zelenskyy puts brave face on lackluster NATO membership signal

The Ukrainian leader is touting Western security guarantees, which is angering the Kremlin.

July 12, 2023 2:09 pm CET
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