Europe

Italy’s unusually stable government under the experienced Mario Draghi teeters on the brink of collapse as it faces a confidence vote that could take the country back to the days of ineffective alliances and controversial populists

The Conservative leadership contenders are not being required to explain how they would address the devastating economic impacts of our decision to leave the EU. They should be

So-called ‘dark stores’ are surreptitiously popping up all over Europe – but is the business model sustainable in the post-pandemic world?

Ahead of another vote in the Tory leadership race, former chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges to get rid of those pesky EU regulations and unleash Britain’s potential. Where have we heard that before?

The Dutch actor brought depth at a time when the industry expected little more from roles than grunting henchmen, murderous Nazis or ring fodder for Rocky Balboa

To prevent all-out war in Europe we have to be prepared to spend money on defence. Even if this means higher taxes and higher borrowing

Hip hop and rap are holding a mirror up to a changing Latvia, its problems and its obsessions

The return of the band who made a continent cool

Little known elsewhere, the brutal Calcio Storico is a 500-year-old annual tradition unique to the Tuscan city

Archaeological evidence indicates the language was used in southern England before the Roman invasion of AD43

The question for the Tories' new leader and prime minister is if a Post-Johnson-Britain is ready for a bit more boredom. The answer to which should be yes

A new Netflix show about tech-bro chaos and indulgence is topical and current. It's also completely played out

The ongoing impasse over the Northern Ireland protocol is in no one’s interest, the European Commission's vice president has said

As the mercury climbs in the Greek capital and forest fires spark into life again, Athens’ chief heat officer worries about what summer will bring but tempers her fear with dreams of change in one of the world’s oldest named cities

One of the darkest moments in the continent’s history took place less than 30 years ago. Could history be repeated in Ukraine?

A Michelin-starred underwater restaurant is working wonders for a small coastal community in Norway

When the Women’s Euros begin this week, some will carp about a quality gap with the men’s game. The rest of us will just enjoy the skill and the spectacle

Along with Ukraine, the EU has accepted neighbouring Moldova as a candidate to join the bloc, conscious of its vulnerability – not least because of its Transnistrian region loyal to Russia

Emmanuel Macron’s failure at parliamentary polls in June will limit his role on the international stage. Is there anyone out there who could replace him as Europe’s leading political visionary?

As Brussels’ frustrations mount over the Protocol, influential MEP Anna Cavazzini is preparing for anything - including trade war

After 12 years Tory mismanagement, the country needs someone who'll make tackling the vast inequalities a priority

The presenter managed to stay at the top for six decades, winning hearts whether baring her monochrome midriff to a startled nation or holding that same nation’s politicians to account in full colour

In a fiercely regional country the tortilla española is the one universal dish

A remarkable account of illegal travels through the deserted villages and towns near Chernobyl

It’s impossible to understand France and Macron without understanding the General

Heilung's ancient-sounding music has slotted neatly into pop culture’s current enthusiasm for a bloody and merciless northern European past

An emphasis on Russian culture has left the languages of many small, semi-nomadic peoples vulnerable to extinction

As with most of Europe, abortion is treated very differently from any other aspect of healthcare in Germany. Pro-choice activists are fighting to change this

The fictionalised story of a real Swedish football prodigy’s struggles tells ugly truths about the beautiful game

Crackdowns on choice aren’t just happening in the United States. Meet the activists battling to help women

The race that transcends time and tides

A Danish drama set in the world of social work paints an unbearable balancing act of competing harms