June 22
1,600-year-old coin discovered in Channel Islands features Roman emperor killed by invading Goths
The 80th anniversary of a tragedy that continues until today
Israel’s Tiny Circassian Community Maintains Its Culinary Traditions Under Fire
June 23
Luxembourg National Day
Switzerland: Floods cause deadly landslide
Safe, solid, super: Flanders Symphony finishes UK tour in Edinburgh
North Macedonia’s Parliament Elects New Right-Wing Government
UEFA fines Serbia and Albania and investigates Croatia as Euro 2024 reignites Balkan feuds
Exploring Basque wonders in San Sebastian, Bilbao
June 24
How Romani Gypsy and Traveller people have shaped Britain’s musical heritage
European Small Nations Individual Chess Championship 2024 started in Andorra
Banijay Rights Clinches ‘Big Brother’ for Malta
New North Macedonia PM describes country’s constitutional name as ‘shameful’
Etxepare Basque Institute funded the translation of 23 Basque literary works in 2023
I’m an American who visited Portugal for the first time. The affordability and walkability of Lisbon blew me away.
Heat wave in Greece claims more lives among tourists
At least 1 killed in shootout at Russia-Abkhazia border
Bashkir Activist Alsynov Beaten in Jail, Lawyer Says
Twenty dead in attacks on churches and synagogue in Dagestan
Gunmen kill police, priest and civilians in attacks on places of worship in Russia’s Dagestan
Dagestan attack highlights Russia’s vulnerability at home amid Ukraine war
June 25
Nursery rhymes featuring Cornish words are being taught to young children at libraries across Cornwall
Alain Berset elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Romani flag flies proudly across Oxford Health
Isle Of Man TT Announces 2025 Race Dates
Iceland issues world-first sovereign gender bond
Ireland’s housing crisis is so grave that employers are getting into the landlord business and buying property for their staff
ChatGPT learns Welsh
From fastest goal to fantastic fans, Albania sprang surprises at Euro 2024
Hezbollah’s threat caught Cyprus off guard, what are the issues at stake?
Moldova takes difficult step on path to joining EU
Moldova Looks to Europe But Transnistria Turns to Russia
Southern Corridor efficiency on display with China-Armenia operation
Death toll from attack in Russia’s Dagestan reaches 21
June 26
1917 June 26: Crimean Tatar National Flag Day
Bulgaria is not ready for eurozone, say European Commission and ECB
$30,000 a Month for 1,200 Square Feet? Why Monaco Is the World’s Most Expensive Place to Rent
The shine is coming off the new Dutch government before it has even started
Manx united for fintech: an interview with the Isle of Man’s Ros Lynch and Kurt Roosen
Estonia Smoke-Free Spaces Expanding
Andorra: RTVA will not compete at Eurovision 2025
EU: Sixteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level
New findings demonstrate FC Barcelona’s commitment to Catalonia and the poor
How Unió Consorci Formació is transforming healthcare training in Catalonia with Moodle Workplace
A bear attack in Slovakia reveals what the far right really wants
Bulgaria can’t join the eurozone due to high inflation, ECB says
Hungary’s EU ‘Enlargement Presidency’ Will Achieve Limited Success for Western Balkans
Armenia’s Recognition Of Palestine Is As Much About The Caucasus As It Is The Middle East
‘Before Bucha Was Abkhazia’: Georgians link past Russian atrocities with Ukraine invasion
Kadyrov Urges Killing Relatives of Gunmen Behind Dagestan Attacks
June 27
Google Translate now available for Breton, Occitan, Manx, N. Sámi, and Kalaallisut, adding 110 languages in total!
Language rights of Hungarian minority in Ukraine at the heart of Kyiv-Budapest spat
Six EU Member States still not ready for eurozone
Ukraine opens honorary consulate in Liechtenstein
Switzerland Proposes Major Expansion in Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Companies
Purus’s next-generation CSOVs join Isle of Man Registry fleet
Iceland faces ongoing volcanic eruptions threatening critical infrastructure
Chinese Ambassador to Iceland He Rulong Receives an Exclusive Interview from the Magazine Icelandic Times
Ukraine signs long-term security deals with Estonia, Lithuania
Norway to accept patients from Gaza: Premier
Denmark rolls out plans for world’s first carbon tax on livestock
Denmark: Fire breaks out at tax ministry
The Vatican goes green: Pope announces new solar plant to power Vatican City
Pope Francis receives Grand Master of Order of Malta
Montenegro’s Former Special Chief Prosecutor Investigated for War Crimes
Spanish parliament rejects initiative to recognize Kosovo
Serbian police ban cultural festival with Kosovo
Portugal Extends Validity of Immigrant Documents & Visas Until June 30, 2025
Slovakia to contribute to Czech initiative to provide artillery shells to Ukraine
Bulgaria, Romania Fail Economic Tests to Join Euro
Recriminations in Daghestan and Chechnya follow deadly attacks
Ingush Liberation Army Releases Video Detailing Struggle Against Russian Federal State
Russia Moves to Investigate ‘Finnish Genocide of Soviet Peoples’
Train Derailment in Russia’s Far North Kills 3, Injures Dozens
June 28
Ukrainian language to be taught in Europe: PACE adopts resolution
‘Make Europe Great Again’: far right Hungary takes over presidency of the Council of the European Union
Monaco added to money laundering ‘gray list’
Once France’s moderate region, Brittany is flirting with the far right
Manx language added to Google Translate
Scientists identify main source that could be fueling Iceland’s hotbed of volcanic activity
Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term, Estonia’s Kallas as top diplomat
North Macedonia journalist Lepa Dzhundeva threatened with sexual, physical violence
Albania Exits Euro 2024 with More Fines than Points
Russian journalist Timofei Ilyushin held for 2 days in Transnistria
Seven killed in Slovakia train and bus collision
Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary elections on September 1
Google Translate Adds 12 Minority Languages of Russia
Abkhaz, Avar, Chechen, and Ossetian hit Google Translate
Google adds 12 Russian minority languages to its translation service
June 29
1880 June 29: Internal Autonomy Day/Mourning Day, Tahiti
Denmark rejects Putin’s claim about medium-range missiles
Crossbow assailant killed after attack at Israel embassy in Serbia
Ukraine Foreign Ministry hails Google Translate’s addition of Crimean Tatar language
Russia builds houses for Palestinian refugees in Chechnya
‘A Revolutionary Element’: How One Small Record Label Bucks The Trend In Putin’s Udmurtia
June 30
June 30: International Day of Parliamentarism
The Romani language is finally in Google Translate, one of 110 languages added in the biggest expansion of the program ever
GaelGoer: Kate Demolder tries out the Irish language app
Glastonbury: Irish-language rappers draw ‘headline-worthy’ crowd against the odds
FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2024: Hosts Andorra crowned champions for record-breaking sixth time
In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team
Israel: ‘Not only equal in battle’: Druze, Circassians launch protests against discrimination
July 1
1997 July 1: Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong
Endangered European languages among 110 new ones added to Google Translate
National Perspectives on Europe’s De-risking from China
Greek Ombudsman to Investigate Mayor Who Racially Abused and Threatened a Romani Family
Thales ramps up rocket production at its Herstal site in Belgium to support European defence
SQR selected by Isle of Man central registry for digital identity verification
Norway blocks sale of last private property on Arctic archipelago
Finland approves defense agreement with US
U.S. Healthcare Firm Embroiled in Malta Corruption Scandal Spent Millions on Private Spies
Montenegro positions itself for new approaches in private forest management planning and monitoring
Spain’s Supreme Court denies amnesty to former Catalan leader facing embezzlement charges
Bulgaria’s New Patriarch Sparks Alarm Over Pro-Russian Views
Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government
Hungary takes over rotating EU presidency for 6 months
Hungary takes on EU presidency amid concerns
US says peace agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia ‘within reach’
Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, young protesters try new tactic
July 2
Funding A Rival: When the United States and Europe Invest in Chinese Tech
New European Union Drugs Agency starts work with broader mandate
Euro area annual inflation down to 2.5%
Latvian couple make history with first same-sex partnership registration under new law
Norway arrests alleged Chinese spy
Unlocking Croatia’s Potential: Addressing Systemic Gender Inequality
Oyarzabal on the strong presence of Basque players in the Spanish national team
Spain’s Catalonia region buys solar plants
“Tuberculosis & Pollution” – young artists draw attention to lung health in Romania
Romania Will Benefit from Sending Missiles to Ukraine, Expert Says
Explosion In Residential Building Kills 1 In Russia’s Bashkortostan
July 3
Netherlands: Fragile coalition between far right and right takes power
Google adds North Sámi to translation service
The Best Beach in Spain Is This Spot in Basque Country
Moldovan separatists complain to EU about central government
Why Is Bulgaria’s Pro-Kremlin President Boycotting The NATO Summit?
US: Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Led by Senator Roger Wicker Visits Armenia
Anti-torture Committee (CPT) issues public statement on Azerbaijan
Foreshadowing a Post-Kadyrov Chechnya
Dagestan bans niqab in response to deadly terror attacks
July 4
How Breton folktales from France connect to traditional Irish folklore
Malta Could Be Left Out of Schengen for Not Implementing Entry/Exit System, Maltese MEP Warns
Georgian Dream votes against OSCE resolution on Abkhazia and South Ossetia
OSCE parliament urges Russia to withdraw from occupied Georgia territories
July 5
July 5th: Tynwald Day, Manx National Day
Social rights—securing Europe’s future
Kaja Kallas and the New Era of EU Diplomacy
Bridging oceans between the Faroe Islands and Japan
Moody’s rating hails Isle of Man’s ‘robust’ economic growth and ‘stable outlook’
July 6
1253 July 6: Crowning of King Mindaugas – Day of Statehood, Lithuania
Slovakia undertakes purging of power within institutions
July 7
Crazy Can Be Fun in the Basque Country
July 8
New legal attack against the #Catalan immersion
Netherlands deploy Patriot air defence system in Lithuania
Faroe Islands: Inside the undersea network of tunnels
In Sweden, the fight against Tesla continues
Russia biggest threat to Sweden until 2030, says Swedish government
Starmer sets his sights on Scotland
Kosovo, Albania to strengthen border cooperation
Why Russia Tolerates Serbia Sending Arms to Ukraine
US military assistance to Greece hits roadblock
July 9
Blood in the Water, Food on the Table, Protesters on the Shore
Sweden to the world: ‘The revolution will be digitized.’
As Moldova Pursues EU Membership, Dilemma over Breakaway Region Sharpens
In Hungary, a talented refugee boy from Ukraine finds the school designed for him
Georgia’s EU Accession Frozen, Says Brussels’ Envoy to Tbilisi
July 10
Key figures on Europe: 2024 edition
Ukraine signs security deal with Luxembourg
Sweden to Tighten Family Reunification Rules
Keir Starmer could turn to Welsh mythology for a few lessons on leadership
All six new Cornwall MPs swear oaths in Cornish
Executive Vice-President Šefčovič visits Slovenia and Croatia for the Coal Regions in Transition Dialogue and climate action and competitiveness talks
EU sends planes to help with wildfires in Albania
Russian Navy Vessel Spotted at New “Base” in Abkhazia
Small Plane Crashes In Tatarstan, 3 Dead
July 11
1995 July 11: Srebrenica Massacre
European Court of Justice confirms ban on wolf hunting in Austria
Flanders Day: What it is and how it is celebrated in Brussels?
UNDP and Belgium strengthen partnership for mine action in Ukraine
Corsica solar plant to convert excess energy to hydrogen via Enapter electrolysers
Iceland’s First Lady takes you on a tour of her super chill nation
What Worries Denmark? – June 2024
Sweden open to sending Gripens to Ukraine after ‘F-16 program completed,’ decision up to Kyiv
Albania and the Republic of Moldova mark 29 years of Council of Europe membership
10,000 pets abandoned in Croatia every year
Smart Regions: Project “ARIEM+” helps Spain and Portugal fight fires
Greece: Dendias signs military mobility agreement with Romania and Bulgaria
Ukraine, Romania sign security cooperation deal
Pakistan, Azerbaijan discuss $2B trade, investment projects
COP29 in Azerbaijan to be a “Truce COP”
‘Give birth to healthy baby, take $1,100’: Russia’s Karelia region announces policy for young females
Tatarstan offers finder’s fee to residents who convince friends and family to fight in Ukraine
July 12
Wallonia puts vignette road tax in its coalition agreement
Customer satisfaction declines for second year running across Channel Islands
Huawei Wins Digital with Purpose Award for Salmon Protection Solution in Norway
Finland passes law to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia
Montenegro Statehood Day
Creation of the ELLIS Barcelona Unit to position Catalonia as a benchmark in artificial intelligence
Catalan separatist politician Marta Rovira back in Spain after 6 years
Anti-torture Committee again calls on Greece to reform its immigration detention system and stop pushbacks
‘It was magical:’ Remembering Greece’s miracle triumph at Euro 2004
Why is Greece introducing a six-day working week?
World U18 leader Frlickova carries Slovakia’s hopes on the track in Banska Bystrica
Poland ‘closely monitoring’ China-Belarus military cooperation
Lithuania will not send ministers to Hungary in reaction to Orbán’s Moscow visit
Poland recognizes 1944 Crimean Tatar exile as ‘genocide’
Tatarstan plans to attract citizens of Uzbekistan for work on construction projects
July 13
EU action needed to treat Irish language equally – MEP
Slovakia: At least 15 hurt as storm hits music festival
Poland recognizes Russian deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944 as genocide
July 14
1789 July 14: Bastille Day, French National Day
Cornwall: Calls for new minister and more devolved powers
Here’s how Europe’s Indigenous peoples are using food diplomacy to save the Arctic
How the war in Ukraine is reviving Russia’s rustbelt
July 15
July 15, third Week of july: Captive Nations Week
Target of million Welsh speakers may become law
Early Marriage in Romani Communities: Looking Beyond Tradition
‘At a crossroads’: Wallonia swears in new regional government
The King and Queen visit the Channel Islands
Estonia proposes joint Narva River survey with Russia
Petition launched in Latvia striving to ban TikTok
Tornado ravages several villages in northern Lithuania, leaves family homeless
Northern Ireland and EU Representation
Albania: Jailed Greek mayor to take up seat in EU parliament
Northern Cyprus pursues bid for international recognition
The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working
Georgia is on the frontline of the struggle between Russia and the west. Will its democracy survive?
Gas Explosion Reportedly Kills 5 In Russia’s Chechnya
July 16
HeadRead 2024: In conversation with Sami writer Tina Harnesk
Green Deal: key to a climate-neutral and sustainable EU
Macron’s pact with the devil
Do Lithuanians fear Trump returning to the White House?
Ireland: Police arrest 19 following anti-migrant protests
Euro winners chant ‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ at parade
Spain players’ Euro 2024 celebration song pushes Gibraltar soccer body to weigh complaint to UEFA
EU mobilises aid to combat wildfires in North Macedonia and Bulgaria
Kosovo war crimes tribunal sentences former KLA member to 18 years
Romania to cull 500 bears to curb overpopulation after deadly attack
“Hope dies last”: UNFPA helpline empowers gender-based violence survivors in Azerbaijan
Colleagues of journalist Natalia Estemirova remember her merits on anniversary of her murder
Russia’s Latest Mobilization – Cats from Tatarstan
July 17
1992 July 17: Slovak National Council’s Declaration of Independence of the Slovak Nation
How Europe’s only Indigenous group is inspiring a greener Christianity
Scotland crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 champions
Libya, Malta renew deal to combat irregular migration
European experts’ report highlights the urgent need to protect the Cultural Landscape of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro from overdevelopment
A digital Homage to Catalonia
Pro-Moscow, Former Gagauzia Leader To Run For Moldovan President
Clashes between “Law Enforcement,” People over “Apartment Law” in Occupied Abkhazia
July 18
Lithuania leaves convention banning cluster munitions
Japan wants to foster good relations with Serbia: Foreign minister
BBVA Research expects Catalonia to be the region of Spain that will create the most jobs in both 2024 and 2025
The division of Cyprus looks indefinite
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking steps toward fulfilling green energy export vision
Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests
Prominent Russian Muslim Cleric Gets Into Hot Water Over ‘Wife-Beating Guidance’
July 19
1953 July 19: Vorkuta uprising
Eurozone Businesses Expect Wage Growth to Slow, ECB Survey Finds
Pope Francis’ programme released for Belgium and Luxembourg visits
Russia Jails Protester for 5 Years Over Bashkortostan Unrest
Dagestani journalist apologizes for his tabloid report about polyandry in Ingushetia
Evan Gershkovich Faces Transfer to Russia’s Brutal Penal System After Sham Trial
July 20
Greeks grieve, Turks celebrate as Cyprus marks 50 years of division
July 21
1831 July 21: Belgian National Day
EU top diplomat Borrell visits Latvia
Torrential rain in northern Slovenia triggers landslides
Azerbaijan proposes interim measure before full peace deal with Armenia
Azerbaijan leader vows to support French territories against ‘colonial rule’
July 22
China increasing its bets on Hungary and Serbia
Eurozone debt keeps climbing
KEBA optimises the Last Mile on the Faroe Islands
Giorgia Cesarini, San Marino’s first Olympic woman archer living the “idyllic dream of Paris”
At least six killed in Croatia nursing home shooting
Circassian Factor in the Context of the Russian-Ukrainian War
RFE/RL’s Journalist Kurmasheva Gets 6.5 Years in Russian Prison
July 23
Now computers can speak the Lule Sami language
North Macedonia Looks to Nepal to Fill Labour Gap, but Some Don’t Stay
Firefighters continue to battle blazes in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria
Surprise as Czechia picks S. Korea to power nuclear drive
EU: Commission launches a dialogue on visa liberalisation with Armenia
Russian police raid home of parents of exiled Circassian activist
Russia’s Yars missile systems conduct maneuvers in Mari El region
July 24
Ukraine and Norway will strengthen cooperation in the fields of culture and media
CEF Energy: Finland-Sweden interconnector ‘Aurora Line’ on track to finalise works by end of 2025
Malta’s Chris Fearne out of the running as EU commissioner after court decision
Iran and Armenia sign secret $500 million arms deal
Georgian Dream policies damaging Tbilisi’s national security – experts
Tbilisi accuses ex-officials from Georgia and Ukraine of plotting to kill ruling party chairman Ivanishvili
July 25
July 25: Día Nacional de Galicia
Grotto Music in the Underworld: Faroe Islands’ World New Music Days 101 Festival
Lithuania is drawing up evacuation plan in case of war
Croatia Bans Three Top Montenegrin Officials Over Jasenovac Resolution
Pro-independence demonstration on September 11 to be held in five cities
Catalonia’s Olympic lineup: Who is competing in Paris 2024?
Moldova’s pro-Russian separatist Transnistria sends 80% of its exports to the EU
Bulgaria introduces mandatory disinfection of vehicles arriving from Turkey
Court in Russia overturns the fine against Crimean woman human rights defender Lutfiye Zudieva
The Russian Post has issued a stamp in honor of the 100th anniversary of the statehood of Ingushetia
July 26
Explosion at Russian Arctic gas field kills at least 2, injures 8
France’s train network hit by arson attacks hours before Olympic ceremony
Finland suspects Russian vessel of territorial violation
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July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
1291 August 1: Swiss National Day
1944 August 2: European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
1992 August 14: War in Abkhazia
August 15: Liechtenstein National Day
1991 August 20: Day of Restoration of Independence of Estonia
August 23: European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
1991 August 24: Ukraine Independence Day
1991 August 27: Moldova Independence Day
August 30: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances