Zdravko Mamic, Croatian football’s Mr Big, given jail term
Craig TaylorZdravko Mamic, who fled Croatia before his sentencing, is convicted of siphoning money from his club. BBC News – Europe
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Putin says Russia not aiming to divide EU
President Putin pays a rare visit to Austria as Russian relations with the EU remain frosty. BBC News – Europe
Slovenia election: Anti-immigrant SDS is largest party
With nearly all votes counted the SDS is the biggest party on 25% but may struggle to form a coalition. BBC News – Europe
Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain’s new prime minister
Pedro Sánchez takes the oath with Spain’s King Felipe VI after the ousting of Mariano Rajoy. BBC News – Europe
Italy government: Giuseppe Conte to head populist coalition
Giuseppe Conte is to lead a populist coalition, ending months of political wrangling. BBC News – Europe
Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine staged fake murder of journalist
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reportedly killed in Kiev on Tuesday, appears on TV. BBC News – Europe