The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Could tensions between Greece and Turkey lead to a second European war?

Tensions are flaring between Turkey and Greece over the militarization of the eastern Aegean islands and a host of other issues.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2022

EU should treat China more as a competitor, says diplomat chief

The European Union should recognise China even more as a competitor and reduce its economic dependency, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday, as the bloc looks to fine-tune relations with Beijing.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-Putin TV journalist flees Russia

TV journalist now ‘under the protection of a European state’ after lone protests, says lawyer

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

NATO begins nuclear exercises amid Russia war tensions

NATO has begun its annual nuclear exercises in northwestern Europe as tensions simmer over the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use any means to defend Russian territory

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

EU set to greenlight Ukraine training mission, arms funds

The European Union is set to greenlight a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Prima-donna dramas and hedonist paintings: the best culture about Europe

From misty travelogues to the bitchiest of bureaux, our critics select music, tv, literature, art and film that celebrates life on the continent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Ukraine Nuclear Plant Disconnected from Power Grid after Russian Shelling

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was disconnected from the national power grid on Monday following Russian shelling, prompting backup diesel generators to kick in, state nuclear energy firm Energoatom said. "Russian terrorists once again shelled critical infrastructure substations in Ukraine-controlled territory, resulting in the shutdown of the last 750 kV…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

FIFM Announces Films Partaking in 19th Editions

The Marrakech International Film Festival committee has unveiled the list of films partaking in the official contest of its 19th edition scheduled between November 11 and 19. The films represent 14 countries including four in Europe (France, Portugal, Switzerland, and Sweden), two from Latin America (Brazil and Mexico), four from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

France's Macron Seeks German 'Solidarity' on Energy

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Germany Sunday to show European "solidarity" over soaring energy prices, warning that Berlin's multi-billion plan to help its consumers could lead to "distortions". "We cannot stick to national policies, because this creates distortions within the European continent," the French leader said in an interview…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

Weather forecasters predict an unusually warm European winter

Europe faces a higher than usual chance of a cold blast of weather before the end of the year, but the winter overall is likely to be warmer than average, the continent's long-range weather forecaster has said.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2022