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EU looks to defending its interests over Brexit

European Union finance ministers have been discussing Brexit, prepared to defend the members states' interests during divorce negotiations.

Italy

The Armenian Island of Venice

The Armenian presence in Europe stretches from London to Larnaca, Lisbon to Lviv; the Armenian Catholic Mkhitarian Congregation is among the most impactful examples of that legacy and this year marks

Germany

Germany calls on Turkey to tone down rhetoric

It comes after the Turkish president accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of 'applying Nazi methods' against Turks and Turkish officials carrying out referendum campaigns in Germany.

Norway

Norway tops UN list of happiest countries on earth

Norway has jumped to top spot in this year's World Happiness Report, knocking its neighbour Denmark off the top spot, into second place.

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France

Melanie provides Downs Syndrome sufferers with a heroine

Have you ever heard of Melanie Segard? Well if you suffer from Downs Syndrome, this young French girl has just made history by presenting the weather programme on French TV.

Norway

All smiles: Norway tops World Happiness Report 2017

Norway wiped the smile off Denmark’s face on Monday by beating its Nordic neighbour to top spot in a global happiness survey.

Malta

Urgency to conserve Malta's natural sites after Azure Window collapse

The loss of the Azure Window has sparked within the people of Malta a moment of national introspection

World News

The week in pictures...

A choice selection of the week’s most striking images from around the world Rafael Nadal (ESP) waits in the tunnel to enter the court for his fourth round match against Roger Federer in the BNP Par

Real Economy

Navigating Europe's choppy economic waters: forecasts and uncertainty

For the first time in almost a decade, all of Europe’s economies are set to grow.

World News

Where does your city rank in the 'quality of life' hit parade?

Europe has its problems.

World News

European court rules workplace headscarf ban is legal

The ECJ ruled that employers are allowed to ban workers from wearing visible religious, political and philosophical symbols in the workplace.

Economy

Tourists returning to Europe

Improved hotel bookings and increased tax-free shopping and air traffic show that tourists are returning to Europe after recent security fears.

Turkey

Erdogan's push for sweeping new powers for Turkey's presidency

In March 2016 a deadly car bomb exploded near a transport hub in Ankara.

Sport

Kraft continues fine end-of-season form with Oslo victory

The thrilling rivalry between Stefan Kraft and Andreas Wellinger continued this weekend in Oslo.

World News

More than 40 cities hold pro-EU rallies

Thousands of pro-EU protesters have taken part in rallies across Europe to voice their support for the bloc.

United Kingdom

10 ways you can make a difference

Nowadays comics and cartoons are often more powerful and convey more messages than a simple photo

USA

WikiLeaks publishes Vault 7 CIA files, what do they reveal?

WikiLeaks published internal CIA communications about hacking techniques its uses to access iPhones, Android and Microsoft Windows devices

World News

Women's equality in Europe in five charts

Women are staying in education longer than men… The proportion of women in the EU who earn higher education qualifications, such as degrees, is higher (29 percent) among women than men…

France

Euroviews. Explaining Le Pen: Why France and Europe are flirting with the far-right

World News

From Iceland to Italy: how much do Europeans exercise?

Finland is the European Union country with the highest share of people exercising for at least two and a half hours per week.