Europe

Allegations of State Spying on Hungary's Opposition

The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed observers. Many have described it as a "return to dictatorship and Communist times."

Germans Alter Easter Travel Plans Amid Rising Global Crises

Skip next section WATCH: Germany rehearses mass evacuations for a NATO war April 4, 2026 WATCH: Germany rehearses mass evacuations for a NATO war Russia's threat has pushed Germany to carry out the biggest war drill of its kind in decades — testing its readiness for mass evacuations of wounded allied soldiers from NATO's eastern

Massive Russian air strikes kill at least 14 in Ukraine

Ukraine came under massive air attacks from Russia on Thursday night and throughout Friday, which killed at least 14 people across the country. Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, was facing wave after wave of air strikes on Thursday night and Friday morning, Ukrainian officials said, as Russia's full-scale assault on its neighbor continued into its 1,500th day.

Can Turkey-Armenia Border Crossings Reopen Soon?

When the Armenian prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, stepped out of a car and walked toward his host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in June 2025, it was a truly historic moment. The two politicians shook hands, and turned to face the cameras together.

Greek Ministers Quit Amid EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replaced several officials on Friday after multiple resignations tied to a widening farm payment scandal. Investigators allege that lawmakers tried to illegally channel subsidies from the European Union to benefit their voter base. What is the political significance?

Germany’s Easter Peace Marches Amid Rising Global Tensions

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the German peace movement's traditional Easter peace marches, with over a hundred events organized in dozens of towns across the country between April 2 and 6. Several German newspapers have run ads trying to mobilize people.

Easter Lamb Cakes: Buttercream Wool and Jellybean Eyes

Lamb-shaped cakes are an Easter tradition, with a long history in Central European countries like Germany and Poland. Charra Jarosz hide caption toggle caption Charra Jarosz As Easter approaches, people around the country will be dyeing eggs, preparing baskets, attending Easter Vigils… and baking lamb cakes.

Kharkiv Hit Again on 1,500th Day of War

Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, was facing wave after wave of Russian air strikes on Thursday night and Friday morning, Ukrainian officials said, as Russia's full-scale assault on its neighbor continued into its 1,500th day.

Easter Peace Marches in Germany Amid Renewed Military Debate

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the German peace movement's traditional Easter peace marches, with over a hundred events organized in dozens of towns across the country between April 2 and 6. Several German newspapers have run ads trying to mobilize people.

Accusations of State Spying Target Hungary's Opposition

The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed observers. Many have described it as a "return to dictatorship and Communist times."

Dannebroge Wreck Found in Copenhagen Harbor

The wreck of an iconic Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor where it has lain for over two centuries since being sunk in a battle with the British Royal Navy under the command of its most famous admiral, Horatio Nelson.