Europe

Svetlana Alexievich’s books chart the horrors of history through witness testimony rather than fiction

You cannot “reason” God out of existence. Belief in God means you accept the imperfections of the world we live in

In Kyiv, as the invasion anniversary looms, Ukrainians are still asking ‘What can I do to help?’

Nicola Sturgeon’s departure continues a pattern of leaders finding themselves broken by politics’ hostile environment for women

The Master and Margarita author loved the Ukrainian capital, yet today attracts fierce opprobrium

Meat-free diets are on the rise. But, where in Europe are they most popular?

Dogged by criticism, German ballet chief Marco Goecke decided to take matters into his own hands...

Campaigners took a float depicting a grotesque ‘Miss Brexit 2023’ to the Düsseldorf Carnival

Our economy is suffering the same problems of low growth and poor productivity experienced by our Italian neighbour

War and a devastating earthquake have put Putin and Erdogan under pressure but can they ride out these crises in an increasingly authoritarian world?

A climbdown on a legal challenge to a decision on EU citizens' rights could just signal a more mature approach to Brexit

He was born into a farming family, but it was always the agricultural machinery rather than the land itself that fascinated the young Ferruccio

Luciano Spalletti could have retired. Yet not only is he back on the touchline, he is thriving

We don't need to characterise either of them at all. Let alone noble or absurd

A gripping work of literary fiction – soon to be a Netflix series – sheds light on the Sámi’s plight

Which European countries have given the most to Ukraine's war effort?

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has brought shame on Russia, yet there is still no big internal push for his removal. Will the anniversary change that?

How a book of ancient Chinese and Indian texts influenced the work of one of Spain’s greatest modern artists

Climate change, increasing production costs and rapacious demand are combining to threaten producers of jamón ibérico

We are no closer to addressing, let alone solving, the issue than Britain

Music has long tried to solve the riddle of childhood and recapture the point of view of the child that we all once were

A revelatory exhibition unveils the workings of a genius

This year’s election could be the tragedy-hit country’s last chance to avoid an authoritarian regime

Some credited him for paving the way for the nouvelle vague, but the Frenchman seemed to be content being known for his wives

After overtaking his goalscoring record, the England captain could follow Jimmy Greaves to the continent

Which countries are home to Europe's uber wealthy?

Are bulging bookshelves really “smug and cultish” – or sources of much-needed tranquility?

A French-Colombian professor wants to rewire our metropolitan areas – and the city of lights is first

Russia’s biggest airline is marking its centenary. But is there much to celebrate?

The familiar form is mercilessly overused in Germany. So, here's how to use it correctly

25 years since Mamma Mia! first premiered the jukebox musical is unlikely to go away any time soon

He was a quiet man who serially painted humble, dusty objects. So what makes Giorgio Morandi one of Italy's greatest arists?