March 9
EU enters into election mode as Thierry Breton attacks Ursula von der Leyen
Ireland Vote to Redefine Roles of Women, Family Fails
China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy
Dinar ban sparks cash crunch for Kosovo Serbs
Greece approves ending state monopoly on university education, despite student protests
ISW: Kremlin uses Gagauzia, Transnistria to derail Moldova’s EU bid
March 10
Flanders to fork out more than €902 million for major works on motorways
Vatican City: heaven on Earth
Portugal’s centre right claims victory in election marked by populist surge
Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024
Moscow’s Action In Ingushetia About Far More Than Counterterrorism
March 11
1990 March 11: Day of Re-Establishment of Lithuania’s Independence
English just ‘badly pronounced French’, Paris academic says
Transforming Primary Health Care: from Spain to Europe
India signs $100bn free trade deal with four European nations
M&A Report 2024: Luxembourg
ILO and Government of Flanders join forces to strengthen productivity in South Africa
Isle of Man welcomes Blue Islands’ direct link with Jersey
North American Gaeltacht launches exhibit exploring history of Irish language in Canada
Finland’s President and Norway’s PM at Nordic Response: “A Historic Day for Many Reasons”
Princess of Wales apologizes for editing Mother’s Day photograph
Montenegro to couple day-ahead electricity market with Italy
Portugal’s center-right coalition claims slim election win as radical right surges
Luis Montenegro, the unlikely champion of Portugal’s right
The importance of and outlook for the Czech Republic in NATO
Recent gains point to a growing Russian advantage in the Ukraine war
EU gas diversification and Azerbaijan’s green energy commitment on agenda at Baku meetings
COP29: Azerbaijan’s Quest for International Legitimacy and Funding
Leaked Document Details How The Kremlin Manages Russia’s Elections
March 12
France talks pave way towards Corsican autonomy
French and Corsican officials strike deal in ‘decisive step’ towards island’s autonomy
French government signs deal bringing Corsica a step closer to autonomy
Agreement between France and representatives of Corsica on the recognition of autonomy
French government and Corsican elected representative agree on draft text recognizing island’s autonomy
Here’s why Europe needs to revive its mining sector
Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes
Antisemitism in Switzerland nearly tripled by Hamas-Israel conflict, study shows
‘Ski season is over’: Snowless winter forces Austria’s resorts to turn to summer sports in March
‘Violating division of powers’: Wallonia challenges two Flemish decrees before Constitutional Court
Macron furious after French commissioner blasts von der Leyen
A. Armonaitė: We must increase Lithuania’s security by strengthening the Lithuanian defence industry
Human rights groups sue Denmark over arms exports to Israel
Sweden joins NATO: Flag raised at headquarters in Brussels
‘Activist pope’ hampers Vatican peace efforts with Ukraine comments
Montenegro’s Window of Opportunity
Kosovo and Albania are getting closer to the electricity market integration
Serbia sets up dinar ATMs near Kosovo border
Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Secret Trade: Serbia Hides Arms Exports to Israel after Hamas Attack
What next for Portugal after far right gains ground?
Moldova protests Russian voting stations in Transnistria
Lithuanian man dies in detention in Belarus
Supporting Ukrainian refugees in Hungary through innovative mental health approaches
Romania detains Andrew Tate over UK sex offence charges
Aid ship testing sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail
Azerbaijan: Shrugging off criticism over media arrests
Georgia: Foreign investors losing interest
Russian gas pipeline in flames in West Siberia
March 13
Pere Aragonès calls snap Catalan election for May 12
Eurozone recession narrowly avoided, but pressures remain on the economy
Eurozone industrial production falls back to dismal trend in January
Young women in Luxembourg became diplomats for a day
Austria saw sharp rise in right-wing extremist crimes in 2023
Austria Expels 2 Russian Diplomats, Says Actions ‘Incompatible With Status’
TotalEnergies sued over its responsibility for climate change in Belgium’s first-ever climate action against a multinational company
EIMIN: Lithuania ahead of many EU countries in digitisation
Bright future for Irish language
‘It gives me freedom’: from the Oscars to the Baftas to Sundance – why Irish Gaelic is everywhere
Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions
Catalonia president calls snap elections for May 12 after budget rejected
Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain’s political uncertainty
Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia
Head of Gagauzia discusses cheap gas and “salary bonuses” with Russia
Advancing data and digital solutions for better health in Moldova
The European Union’s Hungary Problem
Cyprus holds closing meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept
Russia’s Remaining Leverage Over Armenia Is Dwindling Fast
‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections
Teen Comedians Apologize On-Camera for Joke About Bashkortostan Head
March 14
1855 March 14: Circassian Language Day
Huawei Certified as a Top Employer in Europe for Fifth Consecutive Year
The EU should fully embrace Armenia’s strong aspirations for closer ties
A delegation from the European Union visits in Havana the future regional training centre for heritage restoration in the Caribbean
Paperwall: Chinese information operation targets Belgium and Luxembourg
The United States and Austria: Decades of Partnership
Wolf Fencing Team Belgium: a catalyst for peaceful coexistence with wolves
After Geert Wilders gives up, what’s next for the Netherlands?
Estonia Signs Defence Procurement Cooperation Agreement with Spain
Norway to Raise Defense Budget to Meet 2% NATO Target
Denmark to start conscripting women for military service
Russian Threat Prompts Sweden To Fortify ‘Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier’ Gotland Islands In The Baltic Sea
UK Covid inquiry: ‘Sloth-like’ pandemic response in Wales
Gibraltar’s government accused of trying to interfere in corruption inquiry
Fortress House to Be Gibraltar’s First Major Art Institution
Montenegro rocked by 5.4 magnitude earthquake
Restoration of the Stržen watercourse to improve the ecological condition of Cerknica Lake in Slovenia
Albania Road Authority Chief Held on Corruption, Money Laundering, Charges
Croatia’s parliament dissolves, paving way for election later this year
Croatia and UNDP help revitalize gas production in Ukraine by clearing land for explosive ordnance
Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain
Snap poll in Catalonia rocks Pedro Sánchez’s plans in Spain
U.S. ambassador to Moldova meets with students in Gagauzia
Lithuanian parliament ask EC to ban Russian, Belarusian grain imports
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Are Now in Belarus
The Counteroffensive: Crimean Tatars are observing this Ramadan in exile
Armenia’s EU dream faces a big obstacle: The Russian army
March 15
1848 March 15: Hungarian Revolution of 1848
Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities from Brazil are going to Europe to ask for the inclusion of the Cerrado in EU regulation
Sweden and Finland have dropped neutrality. Austria still fetes it.
Channel Islands tunnel to France – dream or reality?
Lamenting language loss: Where would national identity be today if Irish was still spoken in Ireland?
Rewarding tax havens? Why Ireland may cash in on OECD reforms
Sweden’s New Model Army
Cornish Language Weekend Celebrates Culture And Encourages Learning
Montenegro, the first country in the European Region to implement the WHO Disability guide for action
Croatia to hold April election as discontent simmers with PM Plenković
Threats to the Safety of Journalists in Serbia: New Report
Catalan leader hails ‘new stage’ in quest for independence after amnesty vote
Hungary’s Orban vows surge to right in US and Europe
Hungary: Orban calls for voter support to ‘occupy Brussels’
25 years of Czech Republic in NATO
The Court in Chuvashia Announced the Verdict for Faith to One of the Oldest Prisoners of Conscience
March 16
IMF Advises Andorra to Track Bitcoin Transactions
Secret classes to counter Russian brainwashing in occupied Ukraine
Crimea: 10 years on, fight to liberate peninsula continues
Three-Layer Pancakes From the Mari People
March 17
461 March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day, Ireland
European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt
Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between The Arab Republic Of Egypt and the European Union
Long Wait For North Macedonia’s New Passports Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands Stranded
Transnistria Blames Ukrainian Drone Strike After Military Site Explosion
Secretary General starts South Caucasus visit in Baku, welcomes NATO’s long-standing partnership with Azerbaijan
Georgia’s South Ossetia Reportedly Discusses Possible Inclusion Into Russia
March 18
Rule of law continues to deteriorate in Europe – new report by 37 European organisations
The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations
The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations
Norway: UN experts deeply concerned about racial discrimination against people of African descent
‘Montenegro should be a full member of EU, period,’ says prime minister
In North Macedonia, textile workers mobilise in the face of impunity for employers and the violation of their rights
Civil society organizations contribute to the preservation of Serbia’s natural diversity
Hundreds of protesters in Spain’s Basque country lie down in tribute to Gaza victims
Can Catalonia learn to live with drought?
Moldova Dismisses Alleged Drone Attack on Transnistria
The Lives and Hopes of Crimean Tatars after the 2014 Annexation
Ten years since its illegal annexation, Crimea is a template for newly occupied parts of Ukraine
Russia/Ukraine: A decade of suppressing non-Russian identities in occupied Crimea
Secretary General in Tbilisi: NATO supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
March 19
1238 March 19: Kashubian Unity Day
Thousands of Basque youngsters running to support their language in #Gasteiz
Renault: Luca de Meo’s Letter to Europe
Call for participation of Romani LGBTIQ+ people
Initiative of the year: the Netherlands Bank’s ChatDNB
First four star BAP certification awarded in the Faroe Islands
Norway and Singapore strengthen hydrogen ties
Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in Transnistria
Czech Republic to deliver thousands of extra artillery shells to Ukraine
Joint Statement on the Inaugural United States – Czech Republic Cyber Dialogue
Crimean Tatars Are Forgotten Innocent Victims of Russia’s War
Armenian PM: ‘War Could Erupt’ Unless Border Demarcation Starts
Are Azerbaijan and Armenia Heading to Peace?
Locals Fear Being Cut Off Amid Armenian-Azerbaijani Peace Talks
Georgia: Russian “presidential elections” in Abkhazia and South Ossetia are illegal, says EU
Analysts comment on involvement of Palestinian refugees in election in Northern Caucasus
March 20
Harnessing the Power of Europe’s Migrant Churches
AI Sweden’s Head of Research Magnus Sahlgren on Natural Language Understanding
Renew Europe Now campaign launches in Brussels
The EU Enters Into New Era of Cooperation With the Faroe Islands and Greenland
EU and Faroe Islands strengthen ties on green transition and climate change
Finland is world’s happiest country for 7th year while US drops out of top 20
Von der Leyen asks Finland to prepare the EU for war
Scotland’s 2030 climate goals are no longer credible
12th World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism
Slovenia: State Secretary Štucin holds political consultations in Andorra
Montenegro Court Confirms Crypto Mogul’s Extradition to South Korea
Euroviews. Armenia’s biggest challenge on its EU path is escaping Russia’s pull
Swissôtel sets up in Georgia, in Tbilisi
March 21
1992 March 21: Tatarstan Sovereignty Referendum
Council of Europe: Call for recognition of right to a healthy environment
HRH Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg awarded Bronze Wolf for exceptional service to Scouting
The Queen visits the Isle of Man
Life across the Russian border: Young Latvians face an uncertain future
Lithuania ranked world’s happiest country for young people
‘Stolen’ aka ‘Stöld’ (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix’s Swedish thriller drama film
Meet Europe’s first Black head of government — in Wales
Scotland ‘worst in Europe’ for risky cosmetic fillers
Pope Francis meets with President Vella of Malta
10 promising Slovenian startups to watch in 2024 and beyond!
25th Anniversary of NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo
Basketball: Belgrade unveiled as Final Four host on night of Serbian legends
Serbia: escalating threats and attacks against journalists in Novi Sad
Serbia Mulls Scrapping Ban on Nuclear Power Production
He’s running: Puigdemont wants to be president of Catalonia — again
Portugal centre-right leader Luis Montenegro invited to form new government
Portugal’s centre-right leader Luis Montenegro appointed prime minister
Ukraine’s War Is Killing Another Country
Bulgaria Edges Closer to Snap Elections After Coalition Fallout
Romania To Host Largest NATO Military Base in Europe
Russians expand naval base on the territory of self-proclaimed Abkhazia
March 22
Commission proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
‘Moscow wants to signal that Estonia is not a real country’: Estonian PM Kallas
FIBA Europe Board holds third meeting of 2023-2027 cycle in Gibraltar
Advancing women’s rights in Andorra
Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition
Montenegro: Seize the moment to strengthen protection of human rights
The Growing Pains of Albania’s Ascendant Olive Oil Sector
EU agrees to begin membership negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU agrees to open accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greece to Restore Ottoman Admiral’s Splendid Mausoleum on Rhodes
France: Escalation in Ukraine is Russia’s sole responsibility
Man Detained in Crimea for Allegedly Serving in Crimean Tatar Battalion
A decade of repressions: Crimean Tatars and Ukrainains targeted in Russia’s brutal crackdown on dissent
Georgia wins gold at first day of Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi
AD Ports acquires 60% stake in Georgia’s Tbilisi Dry Port
Investigators accuse protesters of ‘armed resistance’ amid continuing crackdown in Russia’s Bashkortostan
Russian court throws out legal claim by Alexei Navalny’s mother against prison where he died
March 23
Voting compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds in Belgium, court rules
25 Years After NATO’s Intervention, Serbia, Kosovo and the War in Ukraine
Greece Slams Turkish President’s ‘Provocative Remarks’ on Cyprus
March 24
1916 April 24–29: 1916 Irish Easter Rising (Éirí Amach na Cásca)
Bosnia-Herzegovina takes another step towards EU accession
Örnek. Embroidered History
Russia’s ‘Muslim Problem’ and the Crocus City Hall Attack
March 25
1821 March 25: Greek Independence Day
1918 March 25: Belarus Freedom Day (Dzen Voli)
1949 March 25: Operation Priboi, Soviet Mass Deportations from the Baltic States
Show solidarity with Belarus on March 25!
Republic of Korea to join Horizon Europe programme
Laurynas Kasčiūnas appointed Lithuania’s defence minister
Prince and Princess of Wales ‘enormously touched’ by messages following cancer announcement
BBC must spend more on TV in Wales, says Senedd report
Twenty-year wait for victory goes on for San Marino after draw against St Kitts and Nevis
The first-ever Malta Biennale, where ancient history meets contemporary art
EBRD Urged to Reconsider Funding Greece-North Macedonia Gas Pipeline
Milanovic Has Vital Chance to Clean up Croatia’s Augean Stable
Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of Yugoslavia
In Portugal, working two or three jobs is increasingly common
Azerbaijan should end the intimidation and harassment of journalists and civil society activists
Landing ship Yamal critically damaged in missile attack — Ukrainian Armed Forces
March 26
Belgium: health system summary 2024
Estonian president calls for considering conscription NATO-wide, defence spending to match US
Launch of the Roadmap towards Circular Economy of North Macedonia
EU still seeks way out of Pristina-Belgrade crisis over exclusive use of euro in Kosovo
Is Moldova a new battleground in Russia’s war?
Opinion – Momentum in Transnistria’s Geopolitics?
Slovakia’s public broadcaster: ‘Star’ Wars
Lukashenko contradicts Putin, says Moscow terrorists were fleeing to Belarus, not Ukraine
Foreigners in the Czech Republic: a brief overview
March 27
France ‘interested’ in tunnel link with Channel Islands
Moldova’s EU accession negotiations must start within next few months – Latvian parlt speaker
Andorra is fully committed to local self-government, concludes Council of Europe Congress
PACE committee recommends that Kosovo* be invited to become a member of the Council of Europe
Council of Europe committee gives the nod for Kosovo’s admission, angering Serbia
Slovakia: Shooting of bear after rampage raises questions
Belarus threatens to attack Lithuania and Poland
Remains of 12 Abkhazia War Victims Transferred to Tbilisi
Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Brace For ‘Excesses’ As Xenophobia Spikes After Crocus Attack
March 28
Corsican Assembly adopts proposal for ‘autonomy within the Republic’
Draft law on Corsica`s autonomy adopted. MP Josepha Giacometti Piredda protests describing it as “shackles”
Will there ever be independence for Corsica?
Catalonia pushes for official recognition of Catalan language in EU
NATO Accession Anniversaries for Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovakia, Slovenia
NATO and North Macedonia engage in practical scientific cooperation
Moldova: Russia continues its mischief-making in breakaway Transnistria
Slovakia: Economic contributions of people displaced from Ukraine
Join the second European Heritage Youth Residency in Romania | Apply by 22 April 2024
Court In Russia’s Bashkortostan Orders Arrest Of Former Navalny Team Member Olga Komleva
Death toll from concert hall attack in Russia’s Moscow region rises to 143
March 29
The Corsican Assembly says yes to autonomy, independentists against: «Paris imposes it»
Belgium: Workplace language classes to foster refugee integration
Why Ireland is the most pro-Palestinian nation in Europe
Welcome to Friends of the Earth Malta!
One third of domestic workers in Catalonia have no contract
March 30
Belarus: “The fight for my language made me a refugee”
‘World first’: Wāhine Māori tech leaders to explore trade in UK and Europe
Wallonia’s economy continues to fall behind neighbouring regions
Netherlands nightclub standoff ends with hostages freed, suspect in custody
Between geopolitics and basketball: What does the world know about Lithuania?
Vucic Says Serbia’s Response To Kosovo Joining Council Of Europe Will Be Strong
March 31
March 31, 1932 Easter Sunday: Aberri Eguna (“Fatherland Day”) in Basque Country
Tour of Flanders: Elisa Longo Borghini triumphs in the rain
Tour of Flanders 2024: ‘What a rider!’ – Mathieu van der Poel lands dominant solo victory
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during a blustery Easter Sunday Mass
Air Malta Ceases Operations, Makes Room for New Airline
Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait
Russia Conducts ‘Counter-Terrorism Operation’ in Southern Dagestan, Detains Three
April 1
70% of Basques between 16 – 24 can speak #Euskara, compared to 25% in the early 1990s
April 2
1805 April 2: Children’s Book Day/Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday
“Do you want Catalonia to be an independent state?” – the referendum question proposed by Aragonès
Catalonia’s president proposes new independence referendum
Belarusian timber continues to enter Lithuania, EU – investigation
Russia detains alleged Crocus City Hall attack accomplices in Dagestan
Buddhism in Russia is alive and growing
Ukrainian drone strikes Tatarstan, deep inside Russian territory
Video appears to show Ukrainian aircraft striking building in Russia’s Tatarstan region
Six People Injured in Drone Attack on Industrial Sites in Russia’s Tatarstan
April 3
Endangered Greek dialect is ‘living bridge’ to ancient world, researchers say
European Union Enlargement Forum
Inflation Cools in Eurozone, Nearing Central Bank’s Target
TotalEnergies Launches New Battery Storage Project in Belgium
Bridging the Digital Divide: Brittany’s Leap Towards Universal High-Speed Broadband Access
Finland and Ukraine sign long-term security agreement
Deadly school shooting in Finland blamed on bullying
Albania sets up first NATO base in Western Balkans
Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
How Ukraine hit a Russian drone factory 1,300 kilometers away
April 4
1949 April 4: Founding of NATO
Eurozone Activity Begins to Recover as Services Drive Growth, PMIs Show
Estonia arrest journalist for breaching EU Russia sanctions
A year of living less dangerously? Finland’s first 12 months in NATO
Denmark: Faulty missile launcher shuts down shipping lane
JK Rowling, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are fuming over Scotland’s hate crime law. Here’s why.
Tour of the Basque Country: Cycling race halted after crash
Getting Off the Back Foot: Guiding Principles for a Proactive Western Strategy on Belarus
Ethnically Non-Russian Formations in Russia’s War on Ukraine: Bashkortostan
Ingush Liberation Army: Russia’s Latest Separatist Group?
April 5
How the Netherlands lost its shine for big business
Iceland’s prime minister resigns to run for president
Sweden Quran burner Salwan Momika arrested in Norway, faces deportation
Finland Extends Russian Border Closure Indefinitely
A fine line between progressivism and authoritarianism in Scotland
Slovenia’s remote bedroom on top of a snowy mountain
North Macedonia: First country in the Western Balkans to adopt a national action plan for health security
Puigdemont moves to Northern Catalonia for election campaign
April 6
1320 April 6: Declaration of Arbroath, Scotland and Tartan Day
How ‘Russian Wikipedia’ rewrites the past and present of Belarus
Thousands demonstrate in anti-Orban protest in Hungary
April 7
Scotland caught up in heated debate over new hate speech law
How Catalonia became a climbing paradise and what is being done to protect nature
Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president in boost for pro-Russia PM Fico
Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán’s government
Inside Donald Trump’s secret, long-shot plan to end the war in Ukraine
Iraq’s Ambassador To Russia Meets Head Of Republic Of Dagestan
April 8
April 8: International Romani day
International Romani Day Commemorates Romani Victims of the Holocaust Worldwide
Memorializing the Romani past: “We exist, respect our humanity”
The Commissioner calls for an enhanced respect for the dignity of Romani people
5 stories to read on International Romani Day
Who Are the Roma People? A History of Persecution, Displacement, and Resistance
Dublin-based KantanAI Contribute to European Language Equality Project
70th meeting of the Commission for Europe (CEU)
Finland stands tall against Russia
‘Shrouded in secrecy’: Sweden expels Chinese journalist
Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
Protests begin in Georgia against ‘Russian law’
Chechnya bans all music deemed too fast or too slow
April 9
1557/1802 April 9: Day of Finnish Language
1989 April 9: Tbilisi massacre, Georgia: National Unity Day
Will American AI kill European culture?
Romani language edition of the Dikan comics published in Serbia
Over 350 tonnes of litter cleared at ‘Great Cleanup’ in Wallonia
Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader
UN Tourism Launches Tourism Investment Guidelines for Albania
Carles Puigdemont to return to Catalonia for swearing-in even if not elected president
Gagauzia Plans to Declare Independence If Moldova Pursues Unity With Romania
Russia-backed borders in Georgia condemned by rights court
Prison Term Of Former Head Of Navalny’s Bashkortostan Team Lilia Chanysheva Extended
April 10
1998 April 10: Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland peace process
2010 April 10: Smolensk Catasprophe
For Roma, justice truly is blind
Monaco private bank faces US lawsuit based on anti-mafia laws
Switzerland to host ‘high-level’ Ukraine peace summit in mid-June, says Russia will not attend
Bjarni Benediktsson to return as Iceland PM
O’Dowd highlights continued commitment to Irish language in west Belfast
Arctic region of Norway asks EU Commission for 26-hour day
Hungary, Serbia and Slovenia Agree to Integrate Electricity Exchanges
As Gaza is pummelled, is Serbia secretly sending weapons to Israel?
Moldova’s Restive Gagauzia Region Mulls Using Russian Payment Cards
Leader of restive Moldovan region returns from second visit to Russia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “For years, the Belarus regime was using Cyprus for the evasion of sanctions”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I am confident that changes in Belarus would come before changes in Russia”
Ukraine war: The Indian men traumatised by fighting for Russia
Georgia: Thousands protest ‘foreign agent’ law
April 11
Occupiers declare war against Georgian language in Abkhazia
Research management: Speaking the same language
Europe’s SMEs need one set of rules, report to say
European Parliament demands abortion rights to be enshrined for all Europeans, following Renew Europe initiative
Piper Stuip: Romani Identity
Zelensky arrives in Lithuania for Three Seas Summit
EU Commission, Spain, UK seek final agreement on Gibraltar
Technology vs Fire opens in Slovenia
The double murder that traumatized North Macedonia
The leader of Gagauzia has been accused of illegally receiving funding from a pro-Russian party
Moldova’s President Faces Protests as New Pro-Russia Front Opens
Massive group of migrants aided by Belarus tries to storm border into Poland
Czech whip-round raises hopes on Ukrainian front lines – and questions for European capitals
Year of Czech Music
Ukraine war: battlefield tipping in Russia’s favour as Kyiv begs allies for more arms
Is Abkhazia being absorbed by Russia?
First sighting of attack drones in Russia’s ‘Autonomous’ Republic of Mordovia reported
Zelenskyy calls for action, not ‘lengthy discussions’ on Ukraine military aid after widespread Russian attack
~Russia illegally detains 25,000 Kremlin prisoners
Russia’s Alexei Navalny penned secret memoir before his death, says widow
April 12
Liechtenstein prosecutor probes Signa founder Benko’s hidden wealth
Latvia: One-time Financial Assistance for Citizens of Ukraine
Why Gibraltar is the last big unresolved problem of Brexit
“We are fighting against a ‘digital army’: Albania’s Citizens Channel faces cyber attacks
UN Tourism and Croatia to Establish Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism
IntelBrief: Radicalization and Extremism in Russia’s North Caucasus Region
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1931 April 14: Proclamation of Catalan Republic by Francesc Macià
1978 April 14: Georgian Language Day
April 22: Earth Day
303 April 23: Sant Jordi’s Day, Catalonia
1915 April 24: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
1916 April 24: Proclamation of the Irish Republic
1974 April 25: Carnation Revolution in Portugal
1937 April 26: Bombing of Guernica, Basque Country
1986 April 26: Chernobyl nuclear disaster
1707 May 1: the Act of Union of Scotland and England
May 3: World Press Freedom Day
1990 May 4: Latvian Independence Restoration Day
1950 May 9: Schuman Declaration, Europe Day
1877 May 10: Romania Independence Day
1944 May 16: Day of Sinti, Romani and Roma resistance
1814 May 17: Constitution Day, Norway
1863 May 17: Galician Literature Day, Galicia
1990 May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 17, third Friday in May: Endangered Species Day