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Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top
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Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top

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Spain's Fishing Sector Faces Key EU Negotiations
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Spain's Fishing Sector Faces Key EU Negotiations

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Eurozone Construction Output Falls 1.3% in June
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Eurozone Construction Output Falls 1.3% in June

Marcus Winterbourne

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Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top

Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top

For more than 30 years, Spain has held the position of world leader in organ transplantation, underpinned by a nationally coordinated system endorsed by the World Health Organization. In 2025, Spain recorded 53.2 deceased donors per million population and performed over 6,300 transplants.

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September 3, 2026
Short Supply Chains and Local Sourcing Reshape Europe's Food Landscape
Culinary

Short Supply Chains and Local Sourcing Reshape Europe's Food Landscape

Across Europe, a growing network of farmers, chefs, and consumers is pushing food systems toward greater transparency and regional self-sufficiency. Policy shif…

June 24, 2026
UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway
Europe

UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep sadness at the death of Norway's King Harald V on 28 August, praising the monarch's dedication to child…

Sebastian Thornleigh
August 29, 2026
Spain's Atlantic Archipelago Draws Tourists Through Every Season
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Spain's Atlantic Archipelago Draws Tourists Through Every Season

The Canary Islands, a Spanish autonomous community situated off the northwest coast of Africa, maintain a subtropical climate that sustains tourism well beyond …

July 13, 2026
Travel

Beyond the Ski Resorts: Austria's Lesser-Known Alpine Villages Draw Discerning Travelers

Austria's Alps conceal a network of small villages that have preserved centuries-old architecture, traditional customs, …

Beyond the Ski Resorts: Austria's Lesser-Known Alpine Villages Draw Discerning Travelers
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Gozo Draws Growing Numbers of Visitors Seeking Malta's Quieter Side

The smaller of Malta's two main inhabited islands has seen a marked rise in eco-conscious tourism, driven by its rural l…

Gozo Draws Growing Numbers of Visitors Seeking Malta's Quieter Side
Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation
Geopolitics

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

Each year, about 10–12% of global shipping trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait – whose name means ‘Gate of Tears’.

Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors
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Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors

Belgium's Overlooked Appeal: A Country That Rewards the Curious Traveler
Travel

Belgium's Overlooked Appeal: A Country That Rewards the Curious Traveler

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

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

Beyond the Ski Resorts: Austria's Lesser-Known Alpine Villages Draw Discerning Travelers
Travel

Beyond the Ski Resorts: Austria's Lesser-Known Alpine Villages Draw Discerning Travelers

Austria's Alps conceal a network of small villages that have preserved centuries…

Gozo Draws Growing Numbers of Visitors Seeking Malta's Quieter Side
Travel

Gozo Draws Growing Numbers of Visitors Seeking Malta's Quieter Side

The smaller of Malta's two main inhabited islands has seen a marked rise in eco-…

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation
Geopolitics

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

Each year, about 10–12% of global shipping trade passes through the Bab el-Mande…

Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors
Travel

Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors

Hungary's network of medieval and Renaissance castles has become a significant d…

Belgium's Overlooked Appeal: A Country That Rewards the Curious Traveler
Travel

Belgium's Overlooked Appeal: A Country That Rewards the Curious Traveler

Wedged between France, Germany, and the Netherlands, Belgium draws far fewer int…

Culinary

A Guide to France's Most Distinctive Regional Cuisines

French cuisine extends far beyond Parisian bistros, with each region offering dishes rooted in local geography, history,…

A Guide to France's Most Distinctive Regional Cuisines
Culture

At the Crossroads of Three Continents: The Layered Civilizations of Cyprus

Cyprus occupies a unique geographic position in the eastern Mediterranean, placing it at the intersection of European, M…

At the Crossroads of Three Continents: The Layered Civilizations of Cyprus

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England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation

England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation

It could be time for a new idea of what Englishness really means – and footballers are helping to shape it.

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.

Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches

Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches

Disposable BBQs are a major, yet preventable, fire risk. Other picnics are a better bet. There’s something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: as soon as the mercury climbs, we head to the nearest park, sit cross-legged on scorched grass, and hunch over a flimsy foil tray to sear sausages over an open flame.

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.

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Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt – and what happens next

Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony-Anhalt – and what happens next

The AfD received by far the most amount of votes in Saxony-Anhalt, falling marginally short of an absolute majority.

EU steps up international support for Palestinians

EU steps up international support for Palestinians

EU steps up international support for Palestinians with major initiative for Gaza's early recovery and stronger international coordination. Today, the European Commission is convening the second meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG), co-chaired by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Palestinian Authority's (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. 65 delegations gather in Brussels for the launch of a new Initiative for early recovery in Gaza and to discuss the Palestinian Authority's Reform Agenda

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.

If Europe wants to ‘go it alone’ on security, countries need to learn to sing from the same songsheet

If Europe wants to ‘go it alone’ on security, countries need to learn to sing from the same songsheet

Splits are appearing in Europe’s approach to Russia’s aggression just when it needs to present a united front.

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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’.

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.

Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026

Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026

The euro area unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% in July 2026, according to Eurostat, though it edged up from 6.3% recorded in the same month a year earlier. Some 11.264 million people in the euro area were without work, while youth unemployment in the bloc eased month-on-month to 14.9%.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?

Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?

Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.

Ceuta crisis: anti-migrant ‘invasion’ rhetoric threatens Europe’s food supply and economy

Ceuta crisis: anti-migrant ‘invasion’ rhetoric threatens Europe’s food supply and economy

Migrant workers are vital to Spain’s vast agriculture sector, but they are often hidden from view.

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation

Each year, about 10–12% of global shipping trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait – whose name means ‘Gate of Tears’.

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.

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

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 represents a broader shift in how Italian cities approach the economic and cultural pressures of high-volume tourism.

Latvia's Coastal Strip Draws Growing Numbers of European Visitors Each Summer

Latvia's Coastal Strip Draws Growing Numbers of European Visitors Each Summer

Latvia's Baltic shoreline has attracted increasing attention from European travelers seeking quieter alternatives to crowded Mediterranean destinations. The region's combination of white sand beaches, pine forests, and historic seaside towns has positioned it as a notable entry in the broader Baltic tourism landscape.

Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors

Hungary's Medieval Castles Draw Growing Numbers of International Visitors

Hungary's network of medieval and Renaissance castles has become a significant driver of cultural tourism across the country. Sites ranging from the royal palace complex at Visegrád to the hilltop fortress at Eger attract visitors from across Europe and beyond.

Beyond the Capital: Germany's Lesser-Known Cities Draw Growing Traveller Interest

Beyond the Capital: Germany's Lesser-Known Cities Draw Growing Traveller Interest

While Berlin remains Germany's most-visited city, a number of regional destinations across the country offer distinct cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Cities such as Erfurt, Regensburg, and Freiburg have each built reputations as compelling alternatives for travellers seeking deeper engagement with German heritage.

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Adriatic on the Plate: Croatia's Coastal Food Culture Earns Global Recognition

Adriatic on the Plate: Croatia's Coastal Food Culture Earns Global Recognition

Croatia's Dalmatian and Istrian cuisines have attracted growing international attention, with food critics and culinary institutions acknowledging the region's distinct Mediterranean traditions. The country's emphasis on locally sourced seafood, olive oil, and wine has positioned it as a notable destination within European gastronomy.

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.

London's Streets Serve Up a World on a Plate

London's Streets Serve Up a World on a Plate

There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a city decides its pavements are as worthy of great cooking as any white-tablecloth dining room. London has always understood this instinctively. Walk through Borough Market on a crisp morning, drift past the rumbling carts of Brick Lane, or linger near the waterside stalls of Greenwich, and you will find something remarkable: a city feeding itself with joy, creativity, and an almost reckless generosity of flavour.

A Guide to Traditional Czech Cuisine: The Dishes Defining the Country's Food Culture

A Guide to Traditional Czech Cuisine: The Dishes Defining the Country's Food Culture

Czech cuisine draws on centuries of Central European culinary tradition, shaped by agriculture, geography, and neighboring cultures. Visitors to the Czech Republic encounter a food landscape built around hearty, slow-cooked staples that remain central to everyday life.

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Florence, Venice and Siena Stand as Living Monuments to Italy's Renaissance Heritage

Florence, Venice and Siena Stand as Living Monuments to Italy's Renaissance Heritage

Across central and northern Italy, cities that served as cradles of Renaissance art, architecture and civic thought continue to draw scholars, artists and visitors from around the world. Their historic centres, many protected under UNESCO World Heritage status, function as active cultural spaces rather than purely preserved relics.

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

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 medieval religious art to ancient Dacian citadels. These protected sites draw visitors and scholars from across Europe and beyond, cementing Romania's place on the global cultural map.

Ancient Customs and Craft Keep Romania's Folk Heritage Alive Across Generations

Ancient Customs and Craft Keep Romania's Folk Heritage Alive Across Generations

Romania maintains one of Europe's most expansive living folk traditions, spanning handwoven textiles, ceremonial music, and seasonal rituals practiced across rural and urban communities alike. The country's cultural heritage has drawn growing international attention as younger Romanians engage with ancestral practices in new contexts.

Norse Mythology and Viking History Drive a New Wave of Scandinavian Cultural Exports

Norse Mythology and Viking History Drive a New Wave of Scandinavian Cultural Exports

Sweden's deep-rooted Viking heritage has become a significant source of inspiration for contemporary writers, filmmakers, and game developers. The country's historical legacy increasingly shapes narratives that reach global audiences across multiple entertainment platforms.

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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.

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?

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.

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.