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‘We changed the system’: how Serbian students ended Alexander Vučić’s 12 years in power
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‘We changed the system’: how Serbian students ended Alexander Vučić’s 12 years in power

Sebastian Thornleigh

Deep Science Startups Hit $7.6 Trillion in Value
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Deep Science Startups Hit $7.6 Trillion in Value

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EEA Names Winners of "Resilient by Nature" 2026
Culture

EEA Names Winners of "Resilient by Nature" 2026

Eleanor Ashcombe

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Deep Science Startups Hit $7.6 Trillion in Value

Deep Science Startups Hit $7.6 Trillion in Value

The World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index 2026 finds deep science startups now worth $7.6 trillion globally, up 23% from 2024, with growth fastest in Central and Southern Asia. No new economies broke into the top 15 this year, though several nations regained ground in the rankings.

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November 5, 2026
Britain's Rail Network Opens a Path to the Country's Lesser-Known Corners
Travel

Britain's Rail Network Opens a Path to the Country's Lesser-Known Corners

Train travel across Britain offers access to coastal towns, national parks, and historic cities well beyond the capital. Rail itineraries through England, Scotl…

July 13, 2026
Stone Witnesses: Latvia's Medieval Fortresses and the Shaping of the Baltic Region
Culture

Stone Witnesses: Latvia's Medieval Fortresses and the Shaping of the Baltic Region

Latvia's surviving medieval castles stand as physical records of the crusading orders, merchant republics, and competing empires that shaped the eastern Baltic …

July 13, 2026
Three Languages, One Nation: How Luxembourg Built an Identity on Linguistic Plurality
Culture

Three Languages, One Nation: How Luxembourg Built an Identity on Linguistic Plurality

Luxembourg stands as one of Europe's rare officially trilingual states, operating across Luxembourgish, French, and German in government, education, and daily l…

July 13, 2026
Culture

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, gra…

Economy

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…

Marcus Winterbourne
Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026
Italy's Expanding Rail Network Positions Train Travel as a Viable Alternative to Flying
Travel

Italy's Expanding Rail Network Positions Train Travel as a Viable Alternative to Flying

Italy has invested heavily in high-speed and regional rail infrastructure, connecting major cities and rural destinations with greater frequency and comfort. The shift is drawing both domestic travele…

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

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

Poland's Tatra Mountains Emerge as a Destination for Adventure Tourism in Central Europe
Travel

Poland's Tatra Mountains Emerge as a Destination for Adventure Tourism in Central Europe

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

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

Sebastian Thornleigh
Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026
Economy

Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026

The euro area unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4% in July 2026, according …

Italy's Expanding Rail Network Positions Train Travel as a Viable Alternative to Flying
Travel

Italy's Expanding Rail Network Positions Train Travel as a Viable Alternative to Flying

Italy has invested heavily in high-speed and regional rail infrastructure, conne…

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

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

Romania maintains one of Europe's most expansive living folk traditions, spannin…

Poland's Tatra Mountains Emerge as a Destination for Adventure Tourism in Central Europe
Travel

Poland's Tatra Mountains Emerge as a Destination for Adventure Tourism in Central Europe

The Tatra Mountains in southern Poland have drawn a growing number of adventure …

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

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 establi…

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, pr…

Sebastian Thornleigh
UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway
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-conscious tourism, driven by its rural l…

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

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EU Strikes Deal on €115 Million AGILE Defence Innovation Programme for SMEs

EU Strikes Deal on €115 Million AGILE Defence Innovation Programme for SMEs

European Parliament negotiators and the Irish Presidency of the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on AGILE, a new €115 million programme designed to channel rapid, targeted funding to small and medium-sized enterprises developing emerging and disruptive defence technologies. The agreement, concluded just four months after the Commission tabled its proposal, is on track to make the programme operational from early 2027.

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.

UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway

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 children's welfare, environmental issues, and international solidarity. Guterres conveyed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the Norwegian people.

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.

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How the emojis and fashion choices of Germany’s far-right supporters get around the ban on Nazi symbolism

How the emojis and fashion choices of Germany’s far-right supporters get around the ban on Nazi symbolism

The extreme right has learned to navigate Germany’s strict laws on extremist symbols

‘We changed the system’: how Serbian students ended Alexander Vučić’s 12 years in power

‘We changed the system’: how Serbian students ended Alexander Vučić’s 12 years in power

A record number of voters turned out to end Alexander Vučić’s longstanding dominance of Serbian politics.

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

Moldova Eyes 2028 Deadline in Brussels EU Push

Moldova Eyes 2028 Deadline in Brussels EU Push

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met three European commissioners in Brussels on 6 October 2026 to advance talks on energy security, internal affairs, and economic reform as part of Moldova's EU accession process. The meetings coincided with the 10th Moldova–EU Association Council, at which a new instalment of 157 million euros from the EU Growth Plan was announced for Moldova.

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Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Euro area annual inflation is expected to reach 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August, driven largely by a sharp acceleration in energy prices, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. The full set of harmonised consumer price data for September is scheduled for release on 16 October 2026.

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.

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Euro area annual inflation rose to 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August, according to Eurostat — a sharp increase compared with the 2.2% recorded a year earlier. Energy and services were the largest contributors to the rise, while inflation rates varied widely across EU member states.

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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.

WIPO: Connecting Innovators to Global Markets

WIPO: Connecting Innovators to Global Markets

The World Intellectual Property Organization, a United Nations agency, works to ensure that the ideas of creators and innovators reach markets safely and improve lives globally. WIPO provides cross-border IP protection services, acts as a policy forum, and delivers technical assistance programmes worldwide.

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.

EU Parliament Eases Waste Rules for Small Firms

EU Parliament Eases Waste Rules for Small Firms

The European Parliament has adopted its position on simplifying waste compliance obligations for small and micro enterprises, exempting them from the requirement to appoint authorised representatives in each EU member state where they sell products. The move covers sectors including packaging, batteries, textiles, footwear, electronics and single-use plastics, and is set to last until 2035 or until a broader circular economy act is adopted.

Geopolitics

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Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence

Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence

EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.

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.

UK Presses Russia on War Crimes at Warsaw Forum

UK Presses Russia on War Crimes at Warsaw Forum

Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the OSCE called out Russia's violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine, citing torture, enforced disappearances and the unlawful transfer of children. The UK reaffirmed its support for accountability mechanisms and renewed its call for an unconditional ceasefire.

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Britain's Rail Network Opens a Path to the Country's Lesser-Known Corners

Britain's Rail Network Opens a Path to the Country's Lesser-Known Corners

Train travel across Britain offers access to coastal towns, national parks, and historic cities well beyond the capital. Rail itineraries through England, Scotland, and Wales are drawing travellers seeking alternatives to London-centric tourism.

Enduring Draw: How Greece's Ancient Sites Continue to Shape Global Tourism

Enduring Draw: How Greece's Ancient Sites Continue to Shape Global Tourism

Greece's archaeological landmarks, from the Acropolis of Athens to the ruins of Delphi, remain among the most visited heritage sites in the world. Their sustained appeal reflects a combination of historical depth, UNESCO recognition, and ongoing preservation efforts.

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Draws Growing Numbers of Long-Distance Hikers

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Draws Growing Numbers of Long-Distance Hikers

Ireland's extensive network of coastal walking routes has emerged as a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts across Europe and beyond. The country's rugged western coastline, in particular, offers some of the most dramatic and accessible trail systems on the continent.

Green Coast and Bay of Biscay Draw Tourists Away from Spain's Crowded South

Green Coast and Bay of Biscay Draw Tourists Away from Spain's Crowded South

Northern Spain's Atlantic coastline, stretching across the regions of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country, has seen growing interest from European travelers seeking alternatives to the Mediterranean. The area's mild summers, rugged landscapes, and culinary reputation have contributed to its rising profile as a distinct travel destination.

Culinary

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Cepelinai Endures as the Defining Dish of Lithuanian Culinary Identity

Cepelinai Endures as the Defining Dish of Lithuanian Culinary Identity

Across Lithuania, cepelinai — large potato dumplings stuffed with meat or curd cheese — continue to hold a central place in national cuisine. The dish remains a staple in restaurants, home kitchens, and cultural celebrations throughout the country.

Slovak Highland Kitchens Step Into Contemporary Dining

Slovak Highland Kitchens Step Into Contemporary Dining

Chefs across Slovakia are reinterpreting centuries-old mountain recipes, bringing traditional Carpathian ingredients into modern restaurant culture. The movement reflects a broader European trend of culinary heritage preservation driven by both local restaurateurs and growing food tourism.

From Dock to Table: How Malta's Fishing Heritage Shapes Its Restaurant Culture

From Dock to Table: How Malta's Fishing Heritage Shapes Its Restaurant Culture

Malta's position at the crossroads of the Mediterranean has long made seafood central to its culinary identity. Coastal restaurants across the archipelago draw on centuries-old fishing traditions to serve dishes deeply rooted in local waters.

How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards

How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards

French culinary traditions, rooted in centuries of codified technique and regional produce, remain a foundational reference point for professional kitchens worldwide. From Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris to culinary academies across Europe, the influence of classical French cuisine persists as a benchmark for quality and craft.

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Spain Launches Campaign to End Abortion Stigma

Spain Launches Campaign to End Abortion Stigma

Spain's Health Minister Mónica García has unveiled a national campaign to combat the guilt and social stigma surrounding abortion, insisting that women need not demonstrate suffering for their decision to be respected. The campaign also targets structural barriers within the public health system, where nearly eight in ten abortions in 2024 were carried out in private clinics.

Belgium's B-FAST Field Hospital Wins WHO Recognition

Belgium's B-FAST Field Hospital Wins WHO Recognition

Belgium's B-FAST mobile field hospital received official WHO verification on 18 September 2026, confirming it meets the highest international quality standards for emergency medical response. The EMT2-classified unit can treat more than 100 patients per day and be operational within 24 to 48 hours of arriving in an affected country.

Spain's Bone Marrow Registry Nears 533,000 Donors

Spain's Bone Marrow Registry Nears 533,000 Donors

Spain's bone marrow donor registry has grown to nearly 533,000 registered individuals, with 77 new donors enrolling each day in the first eight months of 2026. The figures, released on World Bone Marrow Donor Day, mark a sustained acceleration driven by younger recruits and improved matching technology.

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.

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Painted in Blue and White: How Portugal's Azulejo Tradition Endures

Painted in Blue and White: How Portugal's Azulejo Tradition Endures

Portugal's distinctive ceramic tile art, known as azulejo, continues to shape the country's architectural identity and cultural memory. From medieval facades to contemporary public installations, the tradition bridges centuries of artistic practice.

Stone Before the Pyramids: Malta's Temple Builders Left a Civilization the World Is Still Decoding

Stone Before the Pyramids: Malta's Temple Builders Left a Civilization the World Is Still Decoding

Malta's megalithic temples, among the oldest freestanding stone structures on Earth, predate both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids by several centuries. Archaeological evidence from these sites continues to reshape understanding of prehistoric social organization and ritual life in the central Mediterranean.

EEA Names Winners of "Resilient by Nature" 2026

EEA Names Winners of "Resilient by Nature" 2026

The European Environment Agency has announced the winners of its 2026 "Resilient by Nature" photo competition, drawing nearly 2,800 entries from 35 countries across three thematic categories. Winning images range from a bird navigating trash inside a drainage pipe to a single plant rising from fire-scorched ground.

From the Age of Sail to the Present: How Portugal's Seafaring Past Defines a Nation

From the Age of Sail to the Present: How Portugal's Seafaring Past Defines a Nation

Portugal's centuries-long dominance of Atlantic and Indian Ocean trade routes left a cultural and economic imprint that continues to shape the country's national identity. From language and architecture to cuisine and diplomacy, the legacy of the Age of Discovery remains deeply embedded in Portuguese life.

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Espresso Bars to Sidewalk Cafés: How Europe Drinks Coffee

Espresso Bars to Sidewalk Cafés: How Europe Drinks Coffee

Coffee consumption across Europe is shaped less by ingredient than by ritual, with distinct national customs governing everything from cup size to the hour of the day. From Italy's standing espresso bars to the unhurried café terraces of France, the continent's relationship with coffee reflects deeper social habits.

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or – a victory for sportsmanship over celebrity

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or – a victory for sportsmanship over celebrity

Harry Kane represents a hard grafting and unshowy sportsmanship many would like to see as the future of football.

Europe's Fashion Landscape: Couture Meets the Secondhand

Europe's Fashion Landscape: Couture Meets the Secondhand

Europe's fashion culture spans the full spectrum, from high-end designer houses rooted in centuries of craft to a thriving secondhand economy reshaping how consumers engage with clothing. Both ends of the market continue to grow, reflecting shifting priorities across the continent.

How Europe Turned the Meal Into a Social Institution

How Europe Turned the Meal Into a Social Institution

Across much of Europe, mealtimes function as structured social rituals rather than brief refueling stops, shaped by centuries of cultural tradition. From the extended midday break in Mediterranean countries to the late evening dining habits of Spain and Greece, the European table operates on its own unhurried clock.

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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?

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.

AI and Consciousness: A Search for Meaning

AI and Consciousness: A Search for Meaning

Canadian author Calvin Engen's new book, published through Tellwell Publishing, examines the philosophical and existential dimensions of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and time. "The Infinity Formula" invites readers to consider whether humanity's wisdom is keeping pace with its technological progress.

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.