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Why is Greenland so coveted by Donald Trump?
Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex for US national and international security needs, is an ice-covered self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic.
Asylum applications to the EU, Switzerland and Norway fall by 23 percent
Asylum applications to the European Union, Switzerland and Norway fell by 23 percent in the first six months of 2025, driven by a massive drop in Syrians seeking protection, the EU's asylum agency said on Monday.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn sells logistics unit to Danish group
Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for €14.3 billion as it focuses on overhauling Germany's creaking train infrastructure.
Germany opens probe of likely 'blasts' against Nord Stream
German federal prosecutors said Monday they had joined European partners in formally opening a probe into likely "detonations" leading to leaks in the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia.
Germany and Denmark investigate Russian pipeline pressure drop
Germany said Monday it was investigating an unexplained pressure drop in the inactive Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, which was blocked by Berlin in the run-up to the invasion of Ukraine.
How a rental car shortage in Europe could scupper summer holiday plans
After long months of lockdowns and curfews Europeans are looking forward to jetting off for a bit of sun and sand -- only to find that their long awaited holiday plans go awry due to a shortage of rental cars.
Could 12 to 15-year-olds in the EU soon be given the Pfizer Covid vaccine?
Pfizer/BioNTech said on Friday it has asked European regulators to authorise its Covid-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, a move seen as a crucial step toward achieving herd immunity.
Europe's vaccine woes deepen as regulator probes another jab over blood clot concerns
Europe's stuttering vaccine rollout faced multiple hurdles on Friday as EU regulators said they were reviewing side effects of the Johnson & Johnson shot and France further limited its use of the AstraZeneca jab.
Denmark tightens border to Germany following coronavirus outbreak
Denmark announced Friday the closure of a number of border crossings from Germany and tightened security at others following a cluster outbreak in a German town close to the border.
Germany gives green light to world's longest rail and road tunnel to Denmark
A top German court on Tuesday approved the construction of the world's longest combined rail and road tunnel that is expected to slash journey times from northern Germany to Denmark.
Denmark hails new German doubts on Russian gas pipeline
Denmark is happy to see new doubts in Germany over the near-completed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after the poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen said Saturday.
With historic recovery plan signed can Europe unite again to deal with migration crisis?
After the EU signed off on a mammoth €750 billion coronavirus economic recovery plan can the bloc unite once again to deal with the thorny issue of migration? Countries have been warned they cannot fail as they did with the 2015-16 crisis.
'Historic day': How the EU agreed its €750 billion rescue plan to save shattered economies
EU leaders emerged from a marathon four-day and four-night summit Tuesday to celebrate what they boasted was a historic rescue plan for economies left shattered by the coronavirus epidemic.
Are flights around Europe returning to normal after borders reopen?
After coronavirus lockdowns that brought civil aviation to nearly a complete halt air traffic is slowly resuming in Europe as borders reopen, but tens of thousands of jobs are still hanging in the balance.
Who are the worst drivers in Europe?
Who are the most aggressive drivers in Europe? What about the most likely to speed or beep their horns? A new survey claims to have the answers.
EU imposes entry ban for 30 days in bid to slow coronavirus pandemic
The European Union will impose an entry ban on travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days to battle the spread of the coronavirus, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.
EU vote faces new covert digital threats: report
New players are exploiting internet lawlessness to disrupt democracy at this week's European elections, says a new report that points a finger at far-right populists and cyber militias.
EU's Barnier open to brief extension of Brexit talks
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator on Sunday (Sep 2) opened the door to a brief extension of talks to nail down a deal with London, saying that they must be completed "by mid-November".
Puigdemont to face court in Germany after arrest at Danish border
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is to appear in court Monday following his arrest in Germany which triggered a wave of protests in Catalonia where thousands of separatists faced off with police.
Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists
Europe's deep freeze, which has cost more than 60 lives over the past week, continued to wreak havoc early on Saturday as the shivering continent awaited a sliver of weekend respite from a brutal Siberian cold front.
Ferries between Denmark and Sweden, Germany paused due to 'threat'
Ferry services between Denmark and neighbouring Sweden and Germany were briefly suspended on Wednesday because of an unspecified "threat", police and the ferry operator said.
Europe's leaders bicker as Brexit reality bites
The European Parliament's chief called on Sunday for Britain to begin proceedings to leave the EU at a summit this week, as Germany suggested the country should be given time to "reconsider".