All Europe
Moscow kids get teachers on screen, but trainees in class. Will it work?With the pandemic threatening the health of older teachers, Moscow schools are moving them remote and bringing in trainees to help students in class.
A ferry sank, killing hundreds. Now, a film stirs decades-old Baltic mystery.Revelations in a new documentary about the sinking of MS Estonia are bringing the tragedy back to the forefronts of the psyches of Estonia and Sweden.
No tourists, but many migrants: Canary Islands face a new realitySpain’s Canary Islands are seeing a spike in migration from Africa, as other routes to Europe prove hazardous. And locals are pitching in to help.
Why a Russo-German pipeline is a potential US sanctions battlegroundThe U.S. wants Germany to halt construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to punish Russia. But when do sanctions become geopolitical self-harm?
As lone wolf attacks go up, can Europe keep Islamophobia down?A spate of deadly terror attacks in Europe has some national leaders seeming to indirectly blame Islam. Experts warn that more care is needed.
First LookKosovo president steps down to face war crimes chargesHashim Thaci, who was a guerrilla leader during Kosovo’s war for independence from Serbia in the late 1990s, resigned Thursday. Along with nine other former rebel leaders, Mr. Thaci faces charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
First LookAncient maps in hand, English amblers chart forgotten pathsThousands of dedicated English walking enthusiasts have used historical maps to record 49,138 miles of forgotten footpaths, protecting them for future generations. The paths are considered by some to be as much a part of British heritage as cathedrals and forts.
First LookVienna shooting marks another terror attack in EuropeA gunman opened fire in the heart of Austria's capital, following recent terror attacks in France. The suspect had previously been convicted for attempting to join the Islamic State extremist group in Syria.
First LookEurope heads for another lockdown to stem second COVID-19 waveLockdowns are being implemented across Europe as authorities seek to flatten a rise in coronavirus cases. Germany goes into partial lockdown today while England and Austria will follow later this week.
First LookTwo girls rescued from rubble after earthquake in TurkeyA 14-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl were among the latest survivors found in the rubble Monday, three days after a major earthquake struck Turkey.
First LookFrance mourns attack victims as Muslims protest Macron responseFrance is mourning the victims of three attacks by Muslim extremists in less than two months. French Muslims warn against stigmatization, while Muslims in other countries protest the French presidents' stance against political Islam.
In Azerbaijan and Armenia, a brave few call for end to fightingThe conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh is broadly supported in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. But some are defying public sentiments to call for peace.
Pandemic cases spiking, but will Europe accept restrictions again?The European public is tired of restrictions to contain the coronavirus. That may be a problem for governments now trying to stop a rise in new cases.
Nagorno-Karabakh: A reporter’s regretful recollectionsA new outbreak of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores diplomatic failures to resolve their longstanding territorial dispute.
After teacher’s murder, France touts secularism. But Muslims feel heat.The killing of a teacher by an Islamist extremist has France doubling down on secularism. But that could fuel hostility to its Muslim community.
First LookPandemic defeat depends on individual choices, Merkel saysGermany, France, Italy, and other European nations are tightening up on mask-wearing and restricting the hours of bars and restaurants.
When migrants fall through the cracks in France, volunteers step inA country’s success at integrating migrants can depend on public willingness to help. As the government stumbles, the French are lending a hand.
First LookEurope toughens up on restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar againGovernments across Europe are imposing strict travel restrictions as coronavirus infections hit a record high. Authorities are urged to be “uncompromising” in controlling the virus this time around.
First LookAs coronavirus cases rise, Europe avoids total lockdownsEuropean countries are introducing more targeted interventions in a bid to keep their economies open while tamping down on a rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The goal is to avoid wide-sweeping lockdowns and their economic and social side effects.
Russia losing its influence? Nagorno-Karabakh fighting tests limits.Russia is seeing its “near abroad” neighbors being tugged from its influence, with fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh being the latest example.
