Elisabeth Braw
Europe Correspondent
Elisabeth Braw joined Newsweek following a Visiting Fellowship at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University. Previously she was Senior Reporter at the Metro International newspaper group, focusing on interviews with political and business leaders. Prior to that, she reported for Swedish newspapers from Washington, DC, and San Francisco. Elisabeth is also a freelance culture writer for The Economist, and writes about business and sustainability for the Guardian.
As Russia Makes Moves in the Arctic, Some Finns Fear a Red Army from Within
Some worry about those Russians in Finland's military as Moscow's incursions progress.
Cash Crisis Brings Italy's Opera Houses to the Brink of Closure
Italy's opera crisis has been deepening over the last 18 months.
Bankers Are Taking ADHD Medicine to Get Ahead
'Brain-doping' has become more prevalent in the competitive, high-pressure business sector.
Danish Companies Take on Staff With Disabilities to Gain a Competitive Edge
Danish companies pioneer diversity by breaking barriers and hiring people with disabilities.
Frank Jensen: The Mayor of Copenhagen Talks About His Weekend Rituals
Frank Jensen likes to run, ride his bicycle, have brunch in Hamlet's castle and watch his beloved Liverpool FC.
Dresden Is The New Unlikely Place for Fine Barolo Wine
As climate change makes northern Europe warmer, Saxony is aiming to supplant the vineyards of France and Italy.
Dearth of Tutu-Makers Puts Ballet in Crisis
Scarcity of professional tutu-makers threatens theatre and ballet productions, but fashion colleges can't fix the problem.
Lack of Fuel Leaves Greek Military Helpless in Face of Turkish Aggression
Greece is unable to react to Turkey's trespassing into its territory due to lack in military funding.
Millions Invested In Estonian Startups After Boom in Tech Industry
Leading western venture capitalists, including Richard Branson, are investing heavily in Estonian startups.
The Race Against Time to Convict Surviving Nazis
Operation Last Chance: Nazi-hunters are on a quest to prosecute war criminals before they die.
The Stockholm Suburb Which Has Become a Mini-Middle East
Södertälje has welcomed 8,000 refugees in the last 12 years.
Weary of Britain's Anti-EU Posturing, Merkel Turns to Miliband
Angela Merkel may be Ed Miliband's next ally as he criticises David Cameron's approach to the European Union.
Putin is 'Playing the Madman' to Trick the West
Western intelligence agencies say that the Russian leader is deliberately cultivating an erratic image.
Weapons Flood Into Putin's European Arms Depot
Russia have been importing weaponry to its European exclave, from where missiles could reach Germany.
The Secret Norwegian Submarine Base Being Rented by the Russians
Hewn out of a mountain, Olavsvern, Norway, is one of the most impregnable hideouts in the world.
Both Sexes Called To Arms as Norway Conscripts Girls
Barrack rooms and battle drills will be shared as every 17-year-old gets his or her papers in a first for Europe and NATO.
Danish and Swedish Jews Say They Won't Be Forced to Israel
'Israel is your home,' said Netanyahu to Europe's Jews last week, a vision not shared by all.
Meet the Swedish Woman Taking on Putin's Navy
More Russian submarines have been spotted off Sweden's coast. They won't get far on Ewa Skoog Haslum's watch.
Incredible Journey: The Boy Who Fled North Korea - for Sweden
The refugee boy who calls himself Han Song claims to have travelled 7000km to Sweden by truck, rail and foot.
How Denmark Learnt From Its Own Charlie Hebdo Moment
After 200 people were killed ten years ago, the state introduced radical integration policies that have paid off.
Putin Seeks to Influence Radical Parties in Bid to Destabilise Europe
Fringe politicians now make up a fifth of MEPs - and Russia is looking to make friends.
Putin Makes His First Move in Race to Control the Arctic
Russia is deploying troops and testing missiles in the polar region, poised to commandeer its massive energy reserves
Unravelling a World War Two Murder Mystery
The real-life murder mystery of a British army medic, a womanising SS officer, and the niece of a famous Nazi
Russian Spies Return to Europe in 'New Cold War'
One European expert claims that at least one third of all Russia's diplomats work for Putin's intelligence agencies
Tiny Baltic States Prepare to Hit Back at Mighty Russia
Putin's air force and navy have repeatedly intimidated its neighbours, who are mounting an armed response
'The Wall Coming Down on the 9th: That Was Not Supposed to Happen'
Hans Modrow, East Germany's last communist leader, is still angry 25 years on as he recounts the chaos of his country's collapse
'E-stonia' Attempts to Become the Uber of Economies by Introducing Virtual Residency
The tiny nation with a 'government start-up' mentality will be the first to offer e-residency in a bid to raise its profile and attract foreign investment
The 'Russian Submarine' in Swedish Waters Isn't the Only Unwelcome Visitor in the Baltic Sea
Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all reporting massively increased military trespassing by the Russian military
Inside Denmark's Radical Jihadist Rehabilitation Programme
There are 100 Danes fighting in Syria but those who come back are treated more like rebellious teenagers than hostile soldiers beyond redemption
