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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Almost one in three women have experienced violence in their lifetime in the EU, according to a report

A recent report reveals that nearly one in three women in the European Union has faced violence during their lifetime, highlighting the prevalence of both physical and sexual abuse.

Mar 3 • 19:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian Girls U-19 Team Continues European Championship Qualifiers with Full Success

The Estonian U-19 women's football team won their match against Cyprus in the European Championship qualifiers, securing a 1-0 victory.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Decision from Brussels: European money to enable abortions for Polish women

The EU Commission has permitted the use of European funds to facilitate abortions for women in Poland, stirring warnings from the European People's Party about potential repercussions.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Estonian junior women's épée team won bronze at the European Championships

The Estonian junior women's épée team secured a bronze medal at the European Championships in Tbilisi after a series of competitive bouts.

Feb 27 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

European funds can be used to ensure access to safe abortions

The European Commission allows EU member states to use social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian junior women's épée team wins bronze medal at the European Championship

The Estonian junior women's épée team secured a bronze medal at the European Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Estonian junior women's epee team competes in bronze match at European Championship

The Estonian junior women's epee team has reached the bronze match at the European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, after securing victories against Belarus, Turkey, and Poland, but lost to Ukraine in the semifinals.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Paves the Way for Funding Access to Safe Abortions

The European Union has announced that member states can use existing resources to support citizens seeking access to safe abortion services, a decision welcomed as a 'victory for women.'

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Privacy Invasion

A case of privacy invasion involving a women's team in Austria has stirred European sports news.

Feb 26 • 21:18 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

European curling stars are heading to Czechia. Ostrava will host the men's and women's championship

Ostrava, Czechia will host the European Curling Championships for men and women from October 27 to November 1, featuring top teams from across Europe, including the host Czech team.

Feb 26 • 15:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women

Revealed emails highlight the relationship between model scout Daniel Siad and Jeffrey Epstein, showcasing the model scouting process involving young women, including various European nationals.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU will respond to the petition for abortion support

The EU prepares to respond to a petition advocating for enhanced access to abortion services for women in member countries where these services are restricted.

Feb 26 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Appeal for Consent Law in the EU

The European Parliament has called for a unified consent law to protect women against sexual violence, emphasizing the need for legal reform across the EU.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel 'We Queens': 'I don't rule the world, I just do my job'

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel explores the lives of two women navigating personal crises against the backdrop of violence in the Piemont Alps and the EU's border with Turkey.

Feb 25 • 15:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's Handball Team is the Leader Among the Baltic Countries in European Rankings

Lithuania's men's handball team has dropped one position to 28th in the EHF rankings while the women's team has moved up to 29th.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

EU Agency: Ukrainian women fleeing the war often experience violence in the European Union

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has reported that many Ukrainian women displaced by the war are facing violence and discrimination in EU countries, urging better protection measures.

Feb 24 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stars Are Lit – The Best Karate Masters of Lithuania in 2025 are B. Gustaitytė and P. Žimantas

Brigita Gustaitytė was recognized as the best female athlete in Lithuania for 2025 in kyokushin karate, following her accolades at world and European championships.

Feb 24 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

The girls' national football team starts the European Championship qualifiers in San Marino

Estonia's U-19 girls' football team will compete in the second round of the European Championship qualifiers in San Marino from February 27 to March 5.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dozen skulls, a village in Álava, and the European trafficking of relics during the Flanders wars

A researcher from the University of the Basque Country is leading an international network to trace the journey of hundreds of skulls that arrived in Spain from Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries, revealing an artistic world created by women.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Women have never had it easy in science. Prejudices have persisted in European culture for two thousand years

The article discusses the longstanding challenges women have faced in science due to persistent cultural prejudices in Europe.

Feb 21 • 07:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Brussels wants to push 'the right to abortion' through the budget / Women in crisis need help, not a ticket abroad

The European Citizens' Initiative My Voice, My Choice is urging the European Commission to create a financial mechanism to reimburse abortion costs for women traveling to other EU member states, sparking significant ethical and sovereignty concerns in Slovakia.

Feb 20 • 16:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The EU requires 33% of women in management. Stock companies have trouble meeting the target

The article discusses the European Union's requirement for a 33% representation of women in the management of large companies and the challenges faced by publicly listed firms in Poland to achieve this goal.

Feb 20 • 04:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Leila Khaled.. A Pioneer of Palestinian Women's Diplomacy in European Capitals

Leila Khaled, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and activist, known for her significant role in representing Palestine in European capitals, passed away at the age of 76.

Feb 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

WATCH LIVE | Will Petrõkina manage to intervene in the high competition with a free program?

Niina Petrõkina, a two-time European champion, aims to improve her score in the women's singles free skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after a close call in the short program.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit against the fencing federation has heard from Kaido Kaaberma

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit, alleging wrongful exclusion from the Estonian women's epee fencing team for the 2024 European Championships, has led to a day-long witness hearing of former national team coach Kaido Kaaberma.

Feb 18 • 22:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gen. Leon Komornicki on the Restoration of Conscription: It's an Inevitable Necessity. For Women Too

General Leon Komornicki advocates for the restoration of conscription in Poland, emphasizing its necessity for both genders in the face of regional threats.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A family archive recovers the European journey of Cecilia Grierson, Argentina's first female doctor

A family archive reveals the European journey of Cecilia Grierson, Argentina's first female doctor, showcasing her contributions and experiences during a significant congress in London in 1900.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPIC: "I cried a little on the floor, but that's okay." Niina Petrõkina skated her way into the big game!

Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina displayed remarkable composure in the women's singles event, advancing confidently into the next phase of competition.

Feb 17 • 22:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

"20, Ukraine... Good Body": How Young Eastern European Women Fell into Epstein's Net

The article explores how young Eastern European women, often aspiring models, became victims of Jeffrey Epstein's recruitment network.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

"20, Ukraine... Good Body": How Young Eastern European Women Fell Into Epstein's Web

The article explores how Jeffrey Epstein exploited young women from Eastern Europe, particularly those dreaming of modeling careers, by drawing them into his trafficking network.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

European Parliament adopts controversial resolution defining 'trans women' as women: How did representatives from Croatia vote?

The European Parliament has adopted a controversial resolution recognizing transgender women as women, which has sparked significant debate and criticism among representatives from Croatia.

Feb 15 • 19:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Niina Petrõkina learned the lottery results: there is no significant difference for me

Niina Petrõkina, the reigning European champion, is set to compete in the Olympic women's singles short program in Milan, where she will perform 22nd in the lineup.

Feb 15 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPICS ⟩ Niina Petrõkina kicked off the Olympics with a logistical triumph. "I am very happy and want to enjoy!"

Reigning European women's singles figure skating champion Niina Petrõkina arrived at Malpensa Airport and was on the Olympic arena just an hour and twenty minutes later.

Feb 14 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Human Trafficking - The Silent Crisis of the European Union, Where Power and Exploitation of Women Play a Major Role

The article discusses the ongoing issue of human trafficking within the EU, highlighting the exploitation of women from Eastern Europe and the shortcomings in current laws and statistics.

Feb 14 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Estonia's badminton team, having lost to Denmark, finished sharing fifth place at the European Championships

Estonia's women's badminton team lost 2:3 to reigning European champions Denmark, ending their European Championship journey in a tie for fifth place.

Feb 13 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

The Estonian women's badminton team had to acknowledge the superiority of the favorite Denmark

The Estonian women's badminton team lost to Denmark 2-3 in their final group match at the European Championship.

Feb 13 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Estonia's badminton women's team lost to Ukraine at the European Championships

The Estonian women's badminton team lost to Ukraine 1-4 at the European team championships, with their only win coming from Kristin Kuuba and Helina Rüütel in doubles.

Feb 12 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Estonian badminton team had to admit Ukraine's superiority at the European Championship

The Estonian women's badminton team faced defeat against Ukraine, ending the match with a score of 4:1 during the European Championship held in Turkey.

Feb 12 • 12:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Økokrim on Rød-Larsen's case: Looking at everything that may indicate criminal conditions - including human trafficking

Norway's Økokrim is investigating potential criminal activities linked to the International Peace Institute and allegations of human trafficking involving Eastern European women.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

The Estonian women's team started the European Championship with a narrow loss to Germany

The Estonian women's badminton team lost their opening match at the European Championships to Germany with a score of 2-3.

Feb 11 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Estonian Badminton Women's Team Started the European Championship with a Loss to Germany

The Estonian women’s badminton team lost their opening match at the European Championships to Germany with a score of 2:3.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Iranian women’s rights activist: Frankfurt honors regime opponent Masih Alinejad

Frankfurt honors Iranian journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad with the inaugural 'European Paulskirchenpreis für Demokratie' for her efforts against the Iranian regime.

Feb 11 • 11:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Why the Attorney General did not investigate IPI after reports of 'young, beautiful women'

The Norwegian Attorney General decided not to investigate the International Peace Institute after receiving reports about young Eastern European women allegedly employed there with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, deferring to U.S. authorities on the matter.

Feb 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Estonian women's badminton team participates in the EM for the first time: several games are winnable

The Estonian women's badminton team will compete in the European Championship for the first time, having recently secured their spot after a successful qualifying tournament.

Feb 11 • 06:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

European Water Polo Championship: What team captain Eleftheria Plevritou said about the bronze medal - Video

The Greek women's water polo team secured a bronze medal at the European Championship after defeating Italy 15-8 in the third-place match held in Portugal.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

The water polo players returned with the bronze medal from Portugal, video and photos

The Greek women's national water polo team returned to Athens with a bronze medal from the European Championship held in Portugal.

Feb 6 • 17:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

The trainees were all young, beautiful women, without the necessary education

Norwegian authorities notified the FBI in 2019 regarding potential legal violations involving young Eastern European women employed at a think tank supported with significant public funding.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC

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