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UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas
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UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas

Sebastian Thornleigh

How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer
Health

How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer

Daniel Borch Ibsen

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province
Politics

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province

Sebastian Thornleigh

Politics

UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas

UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas

The UK government is expanding its knife crime enforcement programme to more than 230 areas across 27 police forces in England and Wales, backed by new data showing knife-enabled robbery fell by 23% across seven pilot forces since the general election. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is supporting locally tailored plans combining enhanced policing, early intervention for young people, and improveme…

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Sebastian Thornleigh
September 19, 2026
Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers
Travel

Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers

Sweden's vast archipelagos, stretching along its Baltic and western coasts, have emerged as a distinct travel category within Scandinavia. Visitors increasingly…

July 13, 2026
Venice Moves to Regulate Day Visitors as Italian Cities Rethink Mass Tourism
Travel

Venice Moves to Regulate Day Visitors as Italian Cities Rethink Mass Tourism

Venice has introduced entry fees and reservation requirements targeting day-trippers in a bid to manage overcrowding in its historic center. The policy represen…

July 13, 2026
Croatia's UNESCO-Listed Sites Draw Growing International Attention
Culture

Croatia's UNESCO-Listed Sites Draw Growing International Attention

Croatia's collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites continues to attract visitors and researchers from across the globe. The country's cultural and natural desi…

July 13, 2026
Culture

Luxembourg Emerges as a Growing Hub for Contemporary Arts in Europe

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has steadily developed a robust contemporary arts scene, supported by dedicated institutio…

Luxembourg Emerges as a Growing Hub for Contemporary Arts in Europe
Europe

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Anti-immigration critics seized on the Ceuta migrant situation as evidence of the failure of soft policies, but in reali…

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making
France's Layered Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection
Culture

France's Layered Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection

France maintains one of the world's most comprehensive frameworks for preserving its artistic and architectural legacy, spanning centuries of monuments, museums, and living traditions. A combination o…

Slovakia's Medieval Castle Circuit Draws Growing Wave of International Visitors
Travel

Slovakia's Medieval Castle Circuit Draws Growing Wave of International Visitors

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting
Politics

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

A Guide to the Traditional Dishes That Define Croatian Cuisine
Culinary

A Guide to the Traditional Dishes That Define Croatian Cuisine

Luxembourg Emerges as a Growing Hub for Contemporary Arts in Europe
Culture

Luxembourg Emerges as a Growing Hub for Contemporary Arts in Europe

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has steadily developed a robust contemporary arts …

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making
Europe

After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Anti-immigration critics seized on the Ceuta migrant situation as evidence of th…

France's Layered Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection
Culture

France's Layered Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection

France maintains one of the world's most comprehensive frameworks for preserving…

Slovakia's Medieval Castle Circuit Draws Growing Wave of International Visitors
Travel

Slovakia's Medieval Castle Circuit Draws Growing Wave of International Visitors

Slovakia's network of medieval castles, stretching across the Carpathian landsca…

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting
Politics

Andy Burnham is the Labour leader – third time lucky for the UK’s prime minister-in-waiting

His rise this time seemed unstoppable – but Burnham’s route to the top wasn’t al…

Culture

From Painted Monasteries to Saxon Fortresses: Romania's UNESCO Heritage Spans Centuries

Romania holds a diverse collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that document the country's layered history, from medi…

From Painted Monasteries to Saxon Fortresses: Romania's UNESCO Heritage Spans Centuries
Travel

Latvia's Protected Wilderness Areas Draw Growing Interest Among European Nature Tourists

Latvia's network of national parks and protected nature reserves offers visitors access to some of Northern Europe's lea…

Latvia's Protected Wilderness Areas Draw Growing Interest Among European Nature Tourists

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Why Poland’s president is invoking wartime history in a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky

Why Poland’s president is invoking wartime history in a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky

This row is more about domestic Polish politics than any diplomatic incident.

Irish Presidency Sets Out EU Agenda Before Parliament Committees

Irish Presidency Sets Out EU Agenda Before Parliament Committees

A series of Irish ministers appeared before European Parliament committees on 13 and 14 July to present the priorities of Ireland's Council Presidency, which runs until the end of 2026. Key themes included EU competitiveness, support for Ukraine, enlargement, health, education, agriculture, trade, and security.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies

Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies

National football associations are lining up to endorse Infantino for a fourth term as Fifa president.

£13 Million Satellite Push to Bring Broadband to Remote Trains and Smart Tech to British Farms

£13 Million Satellite Push to Bring Broadband to Remote Trains and Smart Tech to British Farms

The UK Space Agency is backing 16 projects with £13 million in government funding to expand satellite communications, including trialling broadband on remote Scottish railways and developing affordable crop-monitoring sensors for farmers. The investment, delivered through the European Space Agency's ARTES programme, aims to boost connectivity, create high-value jobs, and strengthen Britain's position in global satellite technology.

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Central Europe Steps Up as an EU Policy Force

Central Europe Steps Up as an EU Policy Force

Leaders from Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovenia gathered at the Bled Strategic Forum on 1 September 2026 to discuss Central Europe's growing influence in shaping EU policy. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković joined his counterparts on a panel titled "Shaping Europe from its Centre."

Italy's New Front Against Organized Crime: Protecting Vulnerable Families from Mafia Networks

Italy's New Front Against Organized Crime: Protecting Vulnerable Families from Mafia Networks

Italy has passed a landmark unanimous parliamentary law allowing the state to remove women and children from mafia-controlled family environments, offering them legal protection and a path to a life free from organized crime. The legislation marks a significant evolution of the anti-mafia framework built by legendary magistrates Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino.

Spain Builds National Mental Health Surveillance System

Spain Builds National Mental Health Surveillance System

Spain's Ministry of Health is preparing a royal decree to establish a Mental Health Surveillance System, with a National Suicide Registry as its first dedicated instrument. Provisional data suggest suicide deaths fell to 3,808 in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual decline.

European Parliament Calls on EU to Condemn Attacks on Aid Workers and Address Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfalls

European Parliament Calls on EU to Condemn Attacks on Aid Workers and Address Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfalls

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the EU to unequivocally condemn the obstruction of humanitarian aid and the killing of aid workers in conflict zones, while also sounding the alarm over a global humanitarian and development funding crisis. The resolution follows a joint communication on humanitarian action published by the European Commission and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 27 May 2026.

Economy

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Spain's Fishing Sector Faces Key EU Negotiations

Spain's Fishing Sector Faces Key EU Negotiations

Spain's Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Luis Planas met with representatives of the fishing and aquaculture sector on 4 September 2026 to address pressing challenges, including EU quota negotiations for 2027 and the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Planas signalled stability for major Atlantic fisheries while drawing firm lines on Mediterranean fishing-day reductions.

How ‘egalitarian’ Sweden became more comfortable with wealth

How ‘egalitarian’ Sweden became more comfortable with wealth

After the end of its wealth tax came a newfound ‘wealth porn’.

Why you should live your life like an accountant – and how you probably already do

Why you should live your life like an accountant – and how you probably already do

Accountants are often thought of as ‘bean counters’, but we all account for elements of our lives.

Eurozone Construction Output Falls 1.3% in June

Eurozone Construction Output Falls 1.3% in June

Eurostat's first estimates show seasonally adjusted construction production in the euro area fell 1.3% in June 2026 compared with May, with specialised construction activities recording the steepest monthly drop. On an annual basis, construction of buildings in the euro area contracted 6.5%, even as diverging national trends highlighted an uneven picture across Member States.

Business

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Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

The game belongs to the fans. Fifa would do well to remember that. It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.

Tech Giants Navigate EU's Digital Services Act Era

Tech Giants Navigate EU's Digital Services Act Era

Across Europe, a fundamental shift is underway in how technology companies operate, communicate, and structure their digital offerings. The Digital Services Act — one of the most ambitious regulatory frameworks for online platforms in the world — is compelling major tech players to rethink their approach to everything from content moderation to algorithmic transparency. In recent months, this transformation has moved from boardrooms and legal departments into the visible fabric of how platforms actually function for everyday European users.

The idea of the ‘company man’ was forged decades ago. Its problems still haunt leaders today

The idea of the ‘company man’ was forged decades ago. Its problems still haunt leaders today

If we are serious about equality, appointing more women to leadership roles should be accompanied by questioning the model of leadership itself.

EU AI Act: Building Trust Through Transparency

EU AI Act: Building Trust Through Transparency

Across Europe, companies developing and deploying artificial intelligence systems are increasingly adapting to a new regulatory reality shaped by the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. Rather than viewing compliance as a burden, many organizations now describe the framework as an opportunity to build trust with consumers, partners, and public institutions alike.

Geopolitics

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How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

Producers as far afield as Central Asia have been affected by Ukraine’s drones attacks on the e-commerce giant.

Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security

Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security

Ukraine has proposed a deal to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea – an effort to allow grain shipments to resume from both countries.

What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?

What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?

Making Canada the EU’s first ‘associate member’ may be a solution in search of a problem. In a speech to the European Parliament, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney declared that “Europe and Canada are stronger together”. He also backed an offer made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, one day earlier for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the bloc.

UK and Ukraine Sign AI Partnership Declaration to Build Next-Generation Defence Capabilities

UK and Ukraine Sign AI Partnership Declaration to Build Next-Generation Defence Capabilities

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent establishing a bilateral artificial intelligence partnership aimed at developing AI-enabled military capabilities. The agreement, published on 24 August 2026, frames technology cooperation as a strategic pillar of mutual defence and Euro-Atlantic security.

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Luxembourg's Medieval Fortresses Draw Travelers Seeking Off-the-Beaten-Path European History

Luxembourg's Medieval Fortresses Draw Travelers Seeking Off-the-Beaten-Path European History

Luxembourg, one of Europe's smallest sovereign states, has cultivated a network of castle trails that connect centuries-old fortifications across varied landscapes. The routes offer travelers a structured way to explore the country's layered military and architectural heritage.

Beyond the Eiffel Tower: France's Lesser-Known Regions Draw Growing Traveller Interest

Beyond the Eiffel Tower: France's Lesser-Known Regions Draw Growing Traveller Interest

France's appeal extends well beyond its capital, with regions such as Alsace, the Dordogne, and the Auvergne offering distinct cultural and natural attractions. These destinations remain comparatively undervisited despite holding significant historical, culinary, and scenic value.

Croatia's National Parks Draw Visitors Seeking Nature and Adventure Across Diverse Landscapes

Croatia's National Parks Draw Visitors Seeking Nature and Adventure Across Diverse Landscapes

Croatia's eight national parks span coastal islands, karst river systems, and mountain terrain, offering a range of outdoor experiences throughout the year. From the cascading lakes of Plitvice to the remote peaks of Paklenica, the country's protected areas have become central to its tourism identity.

Sweden's Wilderness Areas Emerge as a Benchmark for Sustainable Tourism Across Europe

Sweden's Wilderness Areas Emerge as a Benchmark for Sustainable Tourism Across Europe

Sweden's network of national parks has positioned the country as a leading destination for eco-conscious travelers in Europe. Strict environmental protections combined with well-developed visitor infrastructure have drawn international attention to the Swedish model of nature-based tourism.

Culinary

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Sweden's Seafood Heritage Earns a Place on the World Stage

Sweden's Seafood Heritage Earns a Place on the World Stage

Swedish culinary traditions centered on fish and shellfish have gained growing international recognition, drawing attention to centuries-old preservation and preparation methods. The country's coastal food culture, shaped by geography and climate, is increasingly studied and celebrated beyond Scandinavia.

Luxembourg's Moselle Valley Positions Itself as a Destination for Wine and Gastronomy Tourism

Luxembourg's Moselle Valley Positions Itself as a Destination for Wine and Gastronomy Tourism

The Moselle wine region along Luxembourg's southeastern border has become a growing draw for food and wine tourists exploring Western Europe. The area's combination of Rivaner, Riesling, and sparkling Crémant wines pairs with a regional culinary tradition that authorities and producers have worked to promote internationally.

From Żurek to Oscypek: Poland's Regions Guard Their Culinary Identities

Across Poland's diverse regions, traditional dishes and locally produced ingredients continue to define cultural identity and attract growing interest from food tourism. Protected designation systems and grassroots culinary initiatives are helping preserve these traditions for future generations.

Netherlands Coastal Food Traditions Draw Global Culinary Attention

Netherlands Coastal Food Traditions Draw Global Culinary Attention

Dutch coastal cuisine, long rooted in North Sea fishing heritage, has begun attracting serious international interest from chefs, food historians, and culinary institutions. Traditional preparations centered on herring, mussels, and smoked eel are now appearing on menus and in food programs well beyond the Netherlands' borders.

Health

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How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer

How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer

Adopting a Nordic diet could cut your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can cause years of anxiety, even without symptoms

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can cause years of anxiety, even without symptoms

Regular scans help clinicians monitor small aneurysms, but patients describe recurring fears and confusion about what they can safely do.

Culture

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Ancient Gaelic Roots Drive a New Wave of Irish Cultural Renewal

Ireland is experiencing a broad cultural revival rooted in Gaelic language, music, and tradition. Government policy, grassroots communities, and educational institutions are collectively contributing to renewed interest in the country's pre-colonial heritage.

Centuries of Song, Dance and Ritual: A Journey Through Bulgarian Folk Heritage

Centuries of Song, Dance and Ritual: A Journey Through Bulgarian Folk Heritage

Bulgaria preserves one of the most distinctive folk cultures in the Balkans, shaped by Thracian, Slavic and Byzantine influences across more than a millennium. From polyphonic choral traditions to elaborately embroidered regional costumes, the country's living heritage continues to draw scholarly and public attention worldwide.

From the Rhine to Bavaria: Germany's Castles Draw Travelers Across Centuries

From the Rhine to Bavaria: Germany's Castles Draw Travelers Across Centuries

Germany's medieval and Renaissance-era castles remain among Europe's most visited cultural landmarks, drawing visitors through a combination of architectural scale, historical depth, and dramatic natural settings. Scattered across river valleys, hilltops, and forested highlands, these structures reflect over a thousand years of German political and dynastic history.

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations

Ireland's long history of celebrated authors and poets remains a powerful force in contemporary literary culture, drawing readers, scholars, and emerging writers to its cultural institutions. From state-supported arts programs to internationally recognized festivals, the country maintains an active infrastructure dedicated to preserving and expanding its literary heritage.

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Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money

Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money

If we do pay our kids for their chores, do we risk creating kids who care more about money than doing good deeds for their own sake?

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will probe dark energy and discover exoplanets.

Cracking the code: can AI help us decipher ancient languages?

Cracking the code: can AI help us decipher ancient languages?

AI can help move analysis forward, but human ingenuity is still essential in this field.

UK Launches New Air Quality Alert Service

UK Launches New Air Quality Alert Service

The UK government has launched a new opt-in air quality alerts service, allowing people to receive SMS or email warnings when pollution levels in their chosen local areas are forecast to be high. The service tracks five key pollutants and forms part of the government's Environmental Improvement Plan.