A half dozen climate protesters broke into the Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to the runway, disrupting traffic and temporarily shutting down the facility.
The Dutch electorateβs concerns over radical Islam and unfettered immigration led to the establishment of a right-wing coalition to address the countryβs social problems.
Lawmakers in Croatia have voted into office a new government, which now includes hard-right party Homeland Movement, ahead of the EU's parliamentary election next month.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and has undergone another operation after being shot multiple times earlier this week in the town of Handlova.
The strikes hit oil refineries, causing fires that burned into Friday morning as local officials warned that blackouts would continue throughout the day.
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico was gravely wounded in an apparent assassination attempt weeks before an election; here's a look at other political assassinations and attempts this century.
During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.
Nine men are going on trial in Greece for the shipwreck of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants. Their lawyers claim the men were just passengers, not crew members.
Italy's Emma Maria Mazzenga, at 90 years old, has set a world record in the 200-meter sprint, completing it in 51.47 seconds. This surpasses a previous record set in Japan.
President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia has criticized a recently passed media bill as "unacceptable" and pledged to veto it, despite the ruling party's majority.
The 71-year-old suspect who allegedly shot Slovakia PM Robert Fico on Wednesday has appeared in a Facebook video denouncing the government, reports say.
Hungary has declared its intention to vote against a United Nations resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica, officials say.
A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday after an armed gang attacked a prison convoy and freed Mohamed Amra, a fugitive known as "The Fly," from custody.
Large demonstrations broke out across Georgia as thousands protest a new foreign agent law that many fear will be a tool to crack down on dissent in a country that is looking to join the EU.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has been injured Wednesday in a shooting inside the country, while authorities have taken a suspect into custody.
The former interior minister of Gambia has been convicted by Switzerlandβs top criminal court for crimes against humanity, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence.
Protesters blocked streets in Georgia's capital after their parliament passed the so-called 'Russian law' that critics say will jeopardize the country's chances of joining the EU.
8 of Michael Schumacher's watches have sold for nearly $4.4 million at a Switzerland auction; the sale coincided with the 30th anniversary of Schumacher's first Formula One Drivers Championship win.
Georgia's parliament approved the controversial so-called "Russia law," which aims to decrease foreign influence in media, after weeks of mass demonstrations against it.
European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the migration system. EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of the new pact.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.
Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.
Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.
Mine authorities in southern Poland say that two miners are dead and one is missing while 12 others were hurt following a cave-in at the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine.
Thousands gathered to protest again as Georgia's parliament held its third and final reading of a divisive foreign influence bill known to critics as "the Russia law."
North Macedonia, a European Union candidate, is seeking to calm disputes with Greece and Bulgaria after the election victory of a conservative-backed president and coalition.
The 27-nation European Union has lambasted organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest for banning the EU flag from the concert hall during the final of the week-long competition.
The 20,000-piece coin collection of Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun is set to go on sale 100 years after his death, and it could fetch up to $72 million.
Turkey and Greece have a long history of conflict, but the leaders of both countries met on May 13, 2024, five months after embarking on a new initiative designed to mend relations.
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska accompanied Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on a trip to Serbia where she met with Serbian first lady Tamara Vucic.
More than 150 Bavarian men gathered in Bernbeuren, Germany, for the national championship of "Fingerhakeln," a unique form of finger wrestling, officials said.
A fire engulfed a large shopping complex in Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday. While no injuries were reported, the fire destroyed more than 80% of the complex.
Critics of Germany's new rule that gives asylum seekers part of their government payments on a plastic card instead of in cash say it's designed "to bully refugees."
Albania's former president and leader of the Freedom Party wants to keep the United States in the Balkans and prevent forces Russia from destabilizing the region.
Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.
Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Hungary on Friday, marking the end of a five-day European tour meant to reinforce Beijing's influence over the continent.
A case of mad cow disease was detected in the United Kingdom for the first time in two years. Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas said the isolated case presents minimal risk.
In the Gulf of Aden, European naval forces intercepted six suspected pirates who fired on an oil tanker, likely part of a rise in piracy attacks linked to Somalia.
Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision contestant, faces both boos and cheers on stage. Her security team doesn't let her travel as the city of MalmΓΆ roils with more than 10,000 protestors.
Polish farmers marched through downtown Warsaw on Friday to protest the European Unionβs climate policies and to oppose the pro-EU government, officials said.
After an inconclusive election in Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic was appointed prime minister-designate for his third consecutive term and is expected to lead a more conservative government.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a Cabinet reshuffle to replace ministers running for the European Parliament in a move meant to bring new energy to his government.
Protesters showed up in Yerevan, Armenia, in droves on Thursday to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation after his government moved to cede land to Azerbaijan.
A visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping saw the authorization of numerous agreements aimed at solidifying Beijing's regional economic foothold.
A Scottish actress paid roughly $900 to take her dog on a month-long vacation to Italy. Catherine Sophie, an actress, said it was something she always wanted to do.
A center-right coalition of 22 parties won North Macedonia's parliamentary election, but they are still three seats short of majority, so they will need to seek a governing partner.
A judge in Poland has had his immunity lifted by a disciplinary court after fleeing to Belarus. Poland's prosecutors initiated an investigation based on espionage allegations
The reputation of the U.S. has suffered globally over the last year while a majority of its citizens believe that unfair elections and/or election fraud threatens democracy.
North Macedonia's Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has been elected as the country's first woman president; she received close to 65% support with the majority of the vote counted in a presidential runoff.
Amsterdam police ended a blockade created by hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam, in the second day in a row of unrest over Israel's war in Gaza.
Ukraine could receive up to $3.2 billion in additional aid from the European Union using the profits from frozen Russian assets if a tentative deal is finalized.
A baby gorilla has been spotted making funny faces at visitors of the Prague Zoo. Mobi, 4 months old, seems to have an outgoing personality that's already on display.
A 41-year-old man from Russia was detained by Polish security officials after illegally crossing into Poland from Belarus. The man is being questioned by authorities.
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans from the U.S. who were unable to secure tickets for her tour at home are heading to Europe to catch her performances there.
Chinese President Xi Jinping was met with public enthusiasm when he visited Serbia. He and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic affirmed the friendly cooperation between their countries.
Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.
President Harry S. Truman, on this day in history, May 8, 1945, announced to the American people that Germany's forces had surrendered in World War II β marking the end of the war in Europe.
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is kicking off in the Swedish city of Malmo, with performers representing 37 nations across Europe and beyond competing in the pop extravaganza.
Giovanni Toti, president of Italy's Liguria region, has been placed under house arrest amid an investigation into allegations he granted political favors for money.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Serbia on the 25th anniversary of NATO's bombing of Belgrade's Chinese Embassy. China and Serbia have grown closer in the succeeding years.
A Polish government official says that bugging devices were detected in a room where Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was scheduled to meet with his Cabinet ministers.
European Union countries have approved a $6.45 billion plan to assist Western Balkan states in accelerating reforms and economic growth with the aim of EU membership.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday that Putin's rule will "come to an end" ahead of his inauguration.
Nadezhda Kevorkova, a Russian journalist who has worked for both state-funded and independent outlets, has been detained and charged with justifying terrorism.
Jordan on Monday stationed two firefighting helicopters in Cyprus, in hopes of assisting the Mediterranean island nation in combating any forest fires that may break out this summer.
Polish prosecutors launched an investigation Monday into Judge Tomasz Szmydt, who fled to Belarus and made an appeal to be protected by its autocratic government.
While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.
Polish prosecutors have halted an investigation into human skeletons discovered at Wolf's Lair, Hitler's wartime headquarters, due to the advanced decay.
China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of President Biden's own visit to France.
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholzβs party.
Denmark's King Frederik X and Queen Mary embarked on their inaugural official visit abroad, heading to Stockholm. This marks the first visit for the new Danish monarchs.
Hundreds of people in Serbia lit candles and laid flowers to commemorate the victims of the country's first-ever school shooting last year in which nine children and a school guard were killed.
Georgia's prime minister has pushed back against U.S. criticism of a proposed "foreign agents" law, dismissing it as false and reminiscent of past interference.
Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Nikolaos Michaloliakos, the head of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party, has been granted conditional early release from prison; he was convicted of running a criminal organization.
As Serbian lawmakers voted a new government into office, two-pro Russia officials who are sanctioned by the U.S. were reinstated; the government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the parliament.
Thousands of people rallied in Slovakia's capital to protest an overhaul of the country's TV services and public radio, which critics say would result in the government controlling the media.
A 16-year-old Polish male was arrested on suspicion of attacking the NoΕΌyk Synagogue with Molotov cocktails. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The ECHR rejected an appeal of its ruling that Italy has the right to reclaim a prized bronze statue, nicknamed the βGetty Bronze," by the Getty Museum in California.
The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, say they have the right to remove Palestinian symbols as large protests are expected.
Poland's chief rabbi said that Warsaw's main synagogue was attacked with three firebombs by an unknown perpetrator; the synagogue sustained minimal damage.
Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been charged with cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree that fell over on Hadrian's Wall in northern England last year.
A Finnish man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for hacking into a private psychotherapy center's database, according to authorities.
Twenty years after joining the European Union, Poland has still not adopted the euro. The Polish finance minister said keeping the zloty helped avoid recession and weather other shocks.
Ex-intelligence chief Aleksandar Vulin, who is thought to have close ties with Russia, will be one of several vice-premieres in Serbia's new government.
A unique family emblem forms the shape of a maze in Perthshire, Scotland. The maze at the Scone Palace tourism attraction is half a mile long and was originally planted in 1991.
The European Union has announced stricter visa requirements for Ethiopian nationals. EU countries will no longer be permitted to waive requirements, officials say.
Five former firefighting and disaster response officials have been convicted by a Greek court for criminal negligence in connection with a deadly wildfire in 2018.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been charged with abusing one of his other children.
A trial has opened in Germany for nine members of the Reich Citizens movement, who have called for bringing down the government and subscribe to the QAnon conspiracy theory.
1,100 protesters took part in an Islamist rally in Hamburg, Germany, over the weekend. Many demonstrators appeared militant, with one sign reading "Caliphate is the solution."
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Italian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli defended Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and discussed birth rates, migrants, China and Iran.
Peter Magyar, a new voice of opposition to Hungarian PM Viktor OrbΓ‘n, led a protest of thousands of people on Friday demanding greater protection for children.
A Romanian court has ruled that a trial can proceed in the case involving Andrew Tate, who is accused of human trafficking, rape and leading a criminal group.
The Burgers' Zoo in the Netherlands recently welcomed a pair of self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project into Europe's largest coral reef.
A retired U.K. geologist claims he's found Bronze Age-era artifacts in his backyard and surrounding areas, including blades and axes. "Finding the arrowhead was the starting point," he said.
Top-ranking Belarusian security official Ivan Tertel said Thursday that the country had stopped attempted drone strikes by Lithuania, which has denied the claim's validity.
People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.
Ahmed Alid, 45, was convicted Thursday of fatally stabbing 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool, England. Alid reportedly told police he killed Carney "for the people of Gaza."
Portugal on Thursday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the army coup that brought democracy to the European country; the Carnation Revolution ended a four-decade dictatorship.
France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.
As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.
North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.
Left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez has said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into corruption accusations against his wife.
Polish prosecutor general Adam Bodnar told the parliament Wednesday that Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people under the country's former government.
One of Gustav Klimt's final paintings from 1917, "Portrait of FrΓ€ulein Lieser," has sold at an auction house in Vienna for $32 million by an unidentified buyer.
Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.
A Texas flight attendant shared top tips for traveling this summer, including how to save money on air travel, how to pack best β and why she's keen on some destinations over others.
Europe must continue to step up its help for Ukraine even after the approval of a U.S. aid package, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz spoke in Berlin.
European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.
Italy's Senate approved a law Tuesday allowing anti-abortion groups access to public support centers where women who are considering ending their pregnancies go to receive counseling.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said a Russian strike on a TV tower in Kharkiv was part of an effort to intimidate the city and limit its access to information.
Victims of sexual abuse connected to the Catholic Church in Spain will now be financially compensated after an economical plan was approved by the Spanish Court.
Spain's National Court has reopened a probe concerning the alleged use of Pegasus spyware on Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez after a French request for collaboration on a similar investigation.
A new memorial has opened in the Czech Republic on the site of a former Nazi concentration camp for Roma, capping a process that took decades, officials said.
Law enforcement in Bosnia have arrested 23 people suspected of ties to a global drug kingpin. The crackdown targeted criminal networks dominating Europeβs cocaine trade.
The JΓΆnkΓΆping County Museum in Sweden announced that it found 170 silver 'bracteates,' or coins, in a medieval grave. Experts said the coins are 800 years old.
Six Georgian opposition parties appealed last week for mass protests against a bill on "foreign agents" which they say aims to block the South Caucasus country's path towards the European Union and NATO.
A judge has ruled that Trudi Warner cannot be charged with contempt of court for holding up a sign outside of a courtroom that reminded jurors of their right to acquit defendants.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said his country would be ready to host the nuclear weapons of NATO's other members; this comes in response to Russia's movement of nuclear weapons to Belarus.
The European Space Agency has formed its fourth class since 1978 with 5 Europeans who have completed basic astronaut training along with a graduate from the Australian Space Agency.
European Union countries are hesitant to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which is urgently seeking them to defend against Russian air attacks.
Four Germans were taken into custody by police on Saturday while laying white roses at the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria on his birthday anniversary.
Ukraine has used drones, a relatively cheap weapon compared to the larger war machines Russia deploys. The latest in its drone arsenal are two sea drones that can carry up to one-ton of explosives.
15 British soldiers accused of lying to an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, during which 13 civilians were killed in the Northern Ireland conflict, will not face perjury charges.
The flame that will burn at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics is spending the night at the Acropolis in Athens before being delivered to French officials next week.
Croatia's President Zoran MilanoviΔ has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced the significance of Finland's decision to close its border with Russia due to a surge in migrants.
Two Polish citizens have been detained in connection with the assault on Russian activist Leonid Volkov in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack occurred on March 12.
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs rallied this week in protest of a draft U.N. resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica in which more than 8,000 people were executed.
The European Commission has proposed to begin negotiations with the U.K. to allow young people to work, study and move freely in both areas after the U.K's departure from the EU in 2020.
The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."