The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Katie Mitchell interview: ‘With the theatrical canon, you have to look the misogyny in the eye’

Her production of Handel’s Theodora will be the first at the Royal Opera House since its 1750 premiere - but not before Katie Mitchell has gone to battle with the libretto’s misogyny

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Explainer-Weakest link? Why Russian gas puts Europe in a bind over Ukraine

Escalating tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine have raised concerns about vital Russian oil and gas flows to Europe, prompting the United States to offer reassurances that it will help its European allies find alternative supplies.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Russia-Ukraine crisis could see gas prices soar for Irish consumers, Central Bank warns

Russia controls up to 60% of the gas flowing into Europe

Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

Death of Francisco Gento revives memories of Real Madrid stars at Rugby Park

The majestic record-breaking winger once graced Rugby Park when Ayrshire’s top team played Real Madrid in the European Cup, now known as the Champions League, writes Alex Milligan.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine

The international crisis created by Russia over NATO’s eastern expansion has brought Europe to its most critical moment since the dissolution of the state of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2022

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says biennial World Cup will make Africans less likely to cross Mediterranean

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has bizarrely claimed that modifications to football’s calendar will make African migrants less likely to embark upon dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossings in search of a better life in Europe.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Hungary to host global right-wing populists in support of PM Orban

Hungary will in March host right-wing participants from the United States and Europe including the leader of Spain's Vox party at a conference linked to U.S. conservatives, a leading pro-government think-tank said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Kurt Zouma believes West Ham fans ‘deserve’ European football ‘every season’

Kurt Zouma believes West Ham fans “deserve” to see their team playing in Europe “every season”.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

World Cup plans can help African migrants avoid ‘death in the sea’, Gianni Infantino claims

The FIFA president made the insensitive remark while speaking at the Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Citigroup plans £100m revamp of Canary Wharf tower

US investment bank to refurbish 42-storey building in London Docklands over next three years

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022