Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War. It was so named to "reflect the fact ...

Victory in Europe Day, also known as V-E Day, celebrates the Allied powers’ victory in Europe on May 8, 1945, following Nazi Germany’s formal, unconditional surrender of all German forces ...

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

VE Day or V-E Day stands for 'Victory in Europe Day'. It is observed on May 8th by the European Union as a national holiday to signify the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.

As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

Never did I imagine, less than a year ago, that so much so dear to so many could unravel so fast; nor that the 80th anniversary on Thursday of V-E Day, or Victory in Europe, would come with so ...

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of ...

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days as it honors the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict in Ukraine.

Crowds at a Victory in Europe Day concert in London sang “Sweet Caroline”, not a derogatory chant about British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, contrary to online posts sharing an edited video.

Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War.