Europe

'We cannot close the door or turn the page': Belarusian dissidents in Lithuania fear Lukashenko's crackdown

September 16, 2021

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been brutally cracking down on opposition both at home and abroad. Many have fled to neighboring Lithuania.

Environment

Norway has one of the world's most ambitious climate change targets. But it's also a major oil producer and exporter.

The World

September 16, 2021

This contradiction became a key issue during the country's elections this week. Based on the results, it isn't likely to be fully resolved soon.

Language

Helsinki’s mayor thinks English should be the city's official language

The World

September 15, 2021

The mayor of Helsinki says the Finnish capital should declare itself an English-language city to try and attract more foreign workers. Not everyone is impressed with the mayor’s proposal.

This Afghan photographer captures life in Calaís migrant encampments

The World

September 13, 2021

Abdul Saboor is an award-winning professional photographer who has traveled across Europe capturing the struggles that migrants endure along the way — from police violence to homelessness and other kinds of mistreatment.

Extremism

Post-9/11, Europe's weak spots make it a target for extremists

Associated Press

September 10, 2021

Since 9/11, Europe has witnessed many more extremists attacks on its soil than the United States. Why? A variety of reasons, analysts say.

Afghanistan

EU's top migration official calls for global response to help Afghans in order to avoid migration crisis in Europe

The World

September 02, 2021

Ylva Johansson, home affairs commissioner for the European Union, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the EU's plans to avoid a repeat migration crisis like the one experienced in 2015.

Afghanistan

EU ministers meet to discuss Afghanistan, refugees

Associated Press

August 31, 2021

European Union justice and home affairs ministers were meeting Tuesday to discuss the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how Europe will deal with the flow of refugees and migrants it is expected to produce.

Hacking

A massive security flaw exposed in Germany — then a criminal investigation

The World

August 19, 2021

A tech scandal is unfolding in Berlin, involving Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union party and a young IT security researcher named Lilith Wittmann, who uncovered a major vulnerability in a campaign app.

Migration

Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have applied for special new UK visas

The World

August 11, 2021

Under Britain's BNO visa program, people fleeing from oppression in Hong Kong are trying to make the most of their new lives in the UK. And though they are looking forward to more freedom of expression, some of them are finding it difficult for their families to settle in and adjust.

The Big Fix

Athens’ first-ever chief heat officer says historic heat wave feels ominous, like a 'prequel' of the city's future

The World

August 05, 2021

Athens has appointed a chief heat officer, the first such appointment in Europe and only the second in the world. Chief heat officer Eleni Myrivili spoke with The World’s Lydia Emmanouilidou in Athens.

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