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Stories in this section cover the EU-27 countries plus the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and the Balkan Countries (Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia).

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Trump still wants Greenland. "We have to have it", he insists.

Trump still wants Greenland. "We have to have it", he insists.

Donald Trump still wants Greenland. "We have to have it", the US president insists. He has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland.   In response to a question from the BBC about the new role of Jeff Landry, the Republican governor of Louisiana, Trump said the US needed Greenland for "national protection" and that "we have to have it". Trump specifically mentioned Chinese and Russian ships as potential threats in the nearby seas. Greenland, home to about 57,000 people, has had extensive self-government since 1979, though defence and foreign policy remain in Danish hands. While most Greenlanders favour eventual independence from Denmark, opinion polls show overwhelming opposition to becoming part of the US. (click the image to read the full story).

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Happy Europe Day

Happy Europe Day

The EU on 9 May marks the anniversary of the Schuman declaration that heralded the start of the European project. Activities are taking place all over the world to mark the day.
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1 May - International Workers Day

1 May - International Workers Day

The theme of Labour Day 2019 is "Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement". Labour Day or May Day honours the hard work of workers across the world and celebrate their achievements.
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Europe quick to congratulate Zelensky, but Putin rather waits

Europe quick to congratulate Zelensky, but Putin rather waits

With nearly all the votes counted in Ukraine's presidential election, Volodymyr Zelensky received 73.23% of the vote (13,524,027 voters), while his opponent, incumbent President Petro Poroshenko, was supported by 24.45% of the voters (4,516,354).