Catalonia referendum: Spain steps up raids to halt vote
Craig TaylorSenior officials are detained as police target ministries involved in planning a banned referendum. BBC News – Europe
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Norway jails top policeman for smuggling hashish
Eirik Jensen led a unit tasked with fighting organised crime in the capital Oslo. BBC News – Europe
Serbia’s gay PM is first in region to attend pride parade
Belgrade’s gay pride parades were banned for years after one was disrupted by violent protesters. BBC News – Europe
Iceland government collapses over paedophile furore
The prime minister’s father is accused of trying to clear the name of a convicted paedophile. BBC News – Europe
Russia launches Zapad war games in Belarus
More than 12,000 troops deploy in and around Belarus, in one of Russia’s biggest drills for years. BBC News – Europe
EU: Juncker sees window of opportunity for reform
European Commission head says the wind is back in Europe’s sails to build a stronger union. BBC News – Europe