- FRANCE 24

26/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

The start of a Russian Winter

The protest movement against Vladimir Putin's hold on politics gathers momentum in Russia. Next, France is given the cold shoulder by Turkey over a bill that would criminalise genocide denial. Finally, the Royal Ballet School in England tries to show young people that anyone can become a dancer.

20/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Vaclav Havel: the death of an icon

We take a look back at the life of one of Europe's most respected poets, philosophers and politicians, Vaclav Havel, who has died aged 75. We then meet the new - rapping - frontman for Austria's far right. Heinz-Christian Strache has led his party to a resurgence in popularity. Finally, find out why the Spanish king's son in law has been suspended from his duties.

14/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

UK: choosing the City over Europe

The City of London is an economic powerhouse and at last week's EU summit, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron said he was determined to keep it that way. Meanwhile, in Russia, tens of thousands took to the streets in cities nationwide to protest against the rule of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party's win in the recent parliamentary elections. Finally, we see how British authorities are getting tough on benefits cheats.

05/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Debt crisis: days left for 'Merkozy' to save the euro

German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Nicolas Sarkozy have met to discuss the fate of the euro. The power couple, nicknamed "Merkozy", say they've agreed on a series of reforms. Meanwhile, as the debt crisis continues to bite across the continent, more and more people are heading to Germany, in the hope of finding a job. Finally, we examine the strange case of "Khodorkovsky", the German film about a Russian oligarch.

28/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Italy welcomed back to the fold under Mario Monti

Italy's new Prime Minister, Mario Monti, has had his first meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Both demonstrated their confidence in his ability to solve Italy's economic challenges. Meanwhile, Turkey’s ruling AKP party says it needs to get tough to fight terrorism. 13,000 people have now been sentenced on terror charges, and 60 of them are journalists who are now in jail.

21/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Six European governments toppled by financial turmoil

Greece, Italy, Ireland and now Spain are among those countries who have seen their governments change hands as the debt crisis wreaks havoc across the continent. Is anyone capable of coping with a crisis of this scope? In the UK, an employment scheme is getting job-seekers to work 30 hours a week for free, just to keep their unemployment benefits. Finally, find out why Spain has been left with over half a million empty houses.

14/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Berlusconi steps down as Italian prime minister

It’s arrivederci for Il Cavaliere. Silvio Berlusconi pays the price for Italy's cash flow problems and steps down as prime minister. In Germany, police accidentally discover a neo-Nazi terrorist group, thought to be responsible for murders spanning a decade. Finally, as Macedonians celebrate 20 years of independence, a symbolic statue raises hackles in Athens.

07/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Who is George Papandreou?

It's the end of the road for Prime Minister George Papandreou as the Greek crisis claims its biggest political victim. Also, it's pastors versus protesters at St Paul's cathedral in London, but how much longer can the anti-capitalist demonstration there carry on? Finally, our reporters meet one family in Kosovo who are too scared to leave their home because of a terrifying archaic culture of retribution.

31/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Germany's recipe for success

The German model has been less affected by the debt crisis, which has plunged Greece, Ireland and Portugal into chaos. We take a look at why. Also, Turkey has had enough of separatist violence and has launched a military attack against Turkish rebels. Finally, in Russia, the symbolic Bolshoi Theatre has opened its doors again, after six years of renovation.

24/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

ETA separatists announce end of terror campaign

We head to Spain, where Basque separatists close the door on 43 years of terror. Also, arrests and anger as families are evicted from the UK's biggest Traveller site, Dale Farm. Finally, Belgian animated hero Tintin returns to the big screens. We take a look at the old school classic, which brought the boy reporter to life 50 years ago.