/tags/europe Europe en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 22 May 2015 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2015-05-22/tangerines-is-an-intimate-portrait-of-the-toll-of-war In 1992, tribal war broke out between Georgia and Russian-supported Abkhazia in the Caucasus. More than 100 years earlier, ethnic Estonians had settled in… Fri, 22 May 2015 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2015-05-22/tangerines-is-an-intimate-portrait-of-the-toll-of-war Howie Movshovitz /2014-09-20/over-spains-objections-catalonia-plans-referendum-on-independence Now that Scotland has voted to stay in the U.K., attention is turning to another separatist movement. Emboldened by the peaceful Scottish referendum, Catalans are planning a vote in November. Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:56:00 GMT /2014-09-20/over-spains-objections-catalonia-plans-referendum-on-independence Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2014-08-19/europes-latest-grass-roots-movement-cannabis-social-clubs Europeans are developing a third option that lies somewhere between legalization and prohibition of marijuana: limited use in private clubs. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:09:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-08-19/europes-latest-grass-roots-movement-cannabis-social-clubs Laura Secourun Palet /npr-news/2014-07-30/moldovas-winemakers-seize-upon-regions-geopolitical-moment The tiny European country of Moldova isn't known for much of anything, and especially not its wine. But its winemakers are trying to find new export markets and overcome their post-Soviet reputation. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-07-30/moldovas-winemakers-seize-upon-regions-geopolitical-moment Dan Charles /2014-07-02/the-time-of-our-sports-lives-how-europes-games-neglect-the-clock In Europe, soccer and tennis matches can drag on and on. Not so stateside, where basketball and football play by the clock. That's the American way, says commentator Frank Deford, so move it! Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:40:00 GMT /2014-07-02/the-time-of-our-sports-lives-how-europes-games-neglect-the-clock Frank Deford /npr-news/2014-06-12/ubers-rapid-growth-pits-innovation-against-existing-laws The fast-growing startup is operating in more than 100 cities around the world. But Uber, which is valued at $17 billion, faces opposition from traditional taxis and regulators. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 07:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-06-12/ubers-rapid-growth-pits-innovation-against-existing-laws Elise Hu /npr-news/2014-06-04/move-over-kate-middleton-for-spains-middle-class-queen The granddaughter of a taxi driver, Letizia Ortiz is an ex-TV anchor and a divorcee, and will be the first commoner ever to grace the Spanish throne. She's also more popular than her in-laws. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 16:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-06-04/move-over-kate-middleton-for-spains-middle-class-queen Lauren Frayer /npr-news/2014-04-23/putins-chess-moves-in-ukraine-brilliant-tactics-but-bad-strategy As Western leaders craft another round of sanctions to counter the Russian president's moves in Crimea, they might do well to consult a grandmaster at chess — Russia's national pastime. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-23/putins-chess-moves-in-ukraine-brilliant-tactics-but-bad-strategy Chris Arnold /npr-news/2014-04-09/banning-traditional-animal-slaughter-denmark-stokes-religous-ire The country's move to require animals to be stunned before being killed is seen by some as an affront to religious methods of slaughter. But now Jews and Muslims are working together to protest it. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-09/banning-traditional-animal-slaughter-denmark-stokes-religous-ire Sidsel Overgaard /npr-news/2014-03-13/hitching-a-ride-on-the-worlds-biggest-cargo-ship Launched in August, the Maersk McKinney Moller is the first of a new class of megaships. It's 20 stories high and a quarter-mile long. NPR's Jackie Northam hopped on board in Poland. Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-03-13/hitching-a-ride-on-the-worlds-biggest-cargo-ship Jackie Northam