'We love Germany!', cry relieved refugees at Munich station
"We love Germany," several young migrants yelled happily as they stumbled out of a train in Munich -- the last stop, they hope, of their long and perilous journey from war.
EU to step up action against Mediterranean people smugglers
The EU is preparing to step up action against people smugglers in the Mediterranean, actively seizing the boats which carry thousands of hapless migrants to Europe.
Migrants using fake Syrian passports to enter EU: Frontex
A market in fake Syrian passports has sprung up, particularly in Turkey, to help migrants and refugees enter the EU, the head of Europe's border agency Frontex said.
20,000 march in Austria after migrant truck tragedy
Around 20,000 people took to the streets of Vienna on Monday to demonstrate against ill-treatment of migrants.
EU says deadly Kiev clashes 'very worrying'
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expressed concern over "very worrying" deadly clashes in Kiev as Ukrainian lawmakers backed an autonomy plan for rebel regions.
Ukraine president vows 'severe' punishment for instigators of deadly Kiev clashes
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said those behind deadly Kiev clashes that erupted after a vote on autonomy for separatist eastern regions deserved severe punishment.
Five dead in explosion at Spain fireworks factory
At least five people died and another six were injured on Monday in an explosion at a fireworks factory in northeastern Spain.
Migrants fleeing war, persecution must be let in: French PM
People fleeing war and persecution must be welcomed into France, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said as Europe faces a mounting migrant crisis.
London's colourful Notting Hill Carnival kicks off
London's Notting Hill Carnival kicked off with a riot of colour despite grey skies, in a celebration of Caribbean culture reputed as Europe's biggest street party.
EU ministers to meet September 14 for urgent migrant talks
European Union home affairs ministers will hold emergency talks on September 14 in Brussels on the continent's escalating migration crisis.
Tsipras asks Greeks for outright majority in September vote
Greece's ex-prime minister Alexis Tsipras called for voters in upcoming snap elections to give his radical left Syriza party a "strong mandate" to lead the crisis-hit nation.
UN chief urges stronger response to migration tragedies
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to governments to step up their response to Europe's migrant crisis.
Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants
Hundreds of pairs of rubber boots left behind by music fans who attended Britain's Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
Greece vote set for Sept 20 as Syriza takes poll lead
Greece geared up for a snap election next month, with an opinion poll showing the leftist party Syriza ahead despite a wave of defections over the country's massive new bailout.
Berlin pledges police backup to refugee flashpoint town
Berlin pledged to send police reinforcements to the eastern German town hit by violent anti-migrant protests.
Greece's top judge takes over as caretaker PM ahead of snap vote
Greece's top judge became the country's first female prime minister, taking over a caretaker administration to organise early elections next month.
France's economy minister stumbles on 35-hour-week, again
France's divisive economy minister has once again made waves among Socialists by criticising the country's sacrosanct 35-hour week just as the ruling party gathers for its annual conference.
More than 70 dead in Austrian migrant truck tragedy: government
The bodies of more than 70 dead migrants have been recovered from an abandoned truck found on an Austrian motorway, more than the initial estimate of between 20 and 50.
Europe has 'means to resist' impact of China crisis: EU economics commissioner
EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said that Europe had the "means to resist" the impact of China's slowing economy.
NATO opens training centre in Georgia amid Russia tensions
NATO opened a training centre in Georgia as the ex-Soviet country eyes closer partnership with the Western military alliance amid tensions with Russia.