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

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.

In the lead-up to this VE Day anniversary, people across Europe are weighing what may be required to keep the peace.

What became known as Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe, prior to the end of the entire war, with Japan's surrender nearly four months later, on Sept. 2, 1945.

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 surrender ...

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said on VE Day we ‘come together to celebrate those who fought for our freedom’ ...

European nations marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, on Thursday with ceremonies that varied ...

The next day, at the insistence of the Soviets, Germany signed a second surrender document in Berlin, which became known as ...

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, voiced his concerns about the state of the continent during a service at ...

LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter ...