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Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September
Economy

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 3.8% in September

Marcus Winterbourne

Bulgaria Bridges State and Civil Society on Corruption
Geopolitics

Bulgaria Bridges State and Civil Society on Corruption

Sebastian Thornleigh

Spain's Bone Marrow Registry Nears 533,000 Donors
Health

Spain's Bone Marrow Registry Nears 533,000 Donors

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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.

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Marcus Winterbourne
October 4, 2026
Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?
Europe

Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?

ISIS’ extremist tenets often appeal to second-generation Muslim immigrants in Europe and the US. Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetra…

July 31, 2026
MEPs Head to Oulu, Europe's 2026 Capital of Culture
Culture

MEPs Head to Oulu, Europe's 2026 Capital of Culture

A delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education is travelling to Oulu, Finland, from 21 to 23 September to assess the city's prog…

Eleanor Ashcombe
September 21, 2026
France Holds Its Ground as the World's Most Visited Country
Travel

France Holds Its Ground as the World's Most Visited Country

France consistently ranks as the world's leading tourist destination, drawing visitors from every continent to its cities, coastlines, and countryside. A combin…

July 13, 2026
Culture

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, …

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

Stone, Steel, and the Danube: How Budapest Became Central Europe's Architectural Benchmark

Budapest's built environment spans more than a millennium of European architectural tradition, from Romanesque foundatio…

Stone, Steel, and the Danube: How Budapest Became Central Europe's Architectural Benchmark
UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas
Politics

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% a…

Sebastian Thornleigh
How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards
Culinary

How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards

From Longships to Living Culture: How the Viking Age Continues to Define Denmark
Culture

From Longships to Living Culture: How the Viking Age Continues to Define Denmark

Netherlands Builds Tourism Industry Around Centuries-Old Cheese Heritage
Travel

Netherlands Builds Tourism Industry Around Centuries-Old Cheese Heritage

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…

Stone, Steel, and the Danube: How Budapest Became Central Europe's Architectural Benchmark
Culture

Stone, Steel, and the Danube: How Budapest Became Central Europe's Architectural Benchmark

Budapest's built environment spans more than a millennium of European architectu…

UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas
Politics

UK Widens Knife Crime Crackdown to 230+ Areas

The UK government is expanding its knife crime enforcement programme to more tha…

How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards
Culinary

How French Gastronomy Continues to Define Global Fine Dining Standards

French culinary traditions, rooted in centuries of codified technique and region…

From Longships to Living Culture: How the Viking Age Continues to Define Denmark
Culture

From Longships to Living Culture: How the Viking Age Continues to Define Denmark

Denmark's Viking past extends well beyond museum exhibits and tourist attraction…

Culture

From Roman Ruins to Baroque Squares: Slovenia's Historic Towns Stand as Living Archives

Slovenia's compact geography conceals a remarkably dense concentration of historic urban centres, each shaped by success…

From Roman Ruins to Baroque Squares: Slovenia's Historic Towns Stand as Living Archives
Travel

Netherlands Canals Draw Travelers Seeking Slower Pace Through Dutch Heartland

The Netherlands' extensive network of historic canals and inland waterways has become a growing draw for travelers choos…

Netherlands Canals Draw Travelers Seeking Slower Pace Through Dutch Heartland

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£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.

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.

Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management

Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management

Deadly fires in Almería, Spain, have shown that firefighting alone is not enough – people need to be properly prepared.

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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Healthcare Students Get Upfront Help With Placement Costs

Healthcare Students Get Upfront Help With Placement Costs

From the 2026/27 academic year, eligible healthcare students in England will receive advance payments for placement travel and accommodation costs, removing the need to fund expenses out of pocket before reimbursement. The measure is intended to ease cost-of-living pressures and widen access to rural and coastal placements where costs can be highest.

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.

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 improvements to public spaces.

EU Backs Spain's Push to Elevate Outermost Regions

EU Backs Spain's Push to Elevate Outermost Regions

The European Commission has adopted a new Outermost Regions Strategy that reflects Spanish government priorities, recognising these territories not merely as areas requiring special support but as strategic assets in European geopolitics. The communication, which replaces the 2022 strategy, arrives at a critical moment as negotiations over the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework get underway.

Economy

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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%.

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’.

Business

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Geopolitics

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Russia’s new jet-powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine

Russia’s new jet-powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine

Ukraine is struggling to defend its cities against aerial attack as Russia introduces a new, long-range drone to the war.

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.

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.

Travel

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Estonia's Western Coastline Draws Travelers Seeking Raw Baltic Wilderness

Estonia's Western Coastline Draws Travelers Seeking Raw Baltic Wilderness

Estonia's Baltic coastline stretches across hundreds of kilometers of largely undeveloped shoreline, offering visitors access to nature reserves, medieval coastal settlements, and island archipelagos. The region has gained recognition among European travelers seeking alternatives to more crowded Mediterranean destinations.

Bulgaria's Riviera Emerges as a Growing Destination on Europe's Tourism Map

Bulgaria's Black Sea coastline has been attracting increasing numbers of international and domestic tourists, drawn by its combination of affordable prices, sandy beaches, and historical sites. The country's coastal resorts are positioning themselves as competitive alternatives to more established Mediterranean destinations.

Beyond Budapest: Hungary's Rural Landscapes Draw Travelers Seeking Quieter European Destinations

Beyond Budapest: Hungary's Rural Landscapes Draw Travelers Seeking Quieter European Destinations

Hungary's countryside regions, from the volcanic hills of the Northern Uplands to the vast plains of the Great Hungarian Plain, are attracting growing interest among travelers looking beyond the country's capital. Historic wine villages, thermal lake resorts, and protected national parks offer a range of experiences that remain relatively undiscovered compared to Western European counterparts.

Off the Beaten Path: Cyprus's Rural Villages Draw Visitors Seeking Traditional Life

Off the Beaten Path: Cyprus's Rural Villages Draw Visitors Seeking Traditional Life

Away from the coastal resorts, Cyprus harbours a network of mountain and rural villages where traditional architecture, artisan crafts, and local cuisine remain largely intact. These communities, particularly in the Troodos mountain region, have become a growing point of interest for travellers seeking cultural depth over beach tourism.

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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.

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.

Portugal's Iconic Custard Tart Fuels a Broader Renaissance in Traditional Pastry

Portugal's Iconic Custard Tart Fuels a Broader Renaissance in Traditional Pastry

The pastel de nata, Portugal's celebrated egg custard tart, has moved beyond its Lisbon origins to become a catalyst for renewed global interest in Portuguese confectionery. Bakeries and culinary institutions across Portugal are expanding their traditional dessert offerings as demand from both domestic consumers and international visitors continues to grow.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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From the Agora to the Algorithm: How Ancient Greece Continues to Shape Civilisation

From the Agora to the Algorithm: How Ancient Greece Continues to Shape Civilisation

The philosophical, political, and architectural contributions of ancient Greece remain embedded in the foundations of modern Western society. From democratic governance to medical ethics, the legacy of the ancient Hellenic world operates as a living framework across contemporary institutions.

France's Layered Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection

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 of state institutions, legal protections, and public funding sustains this effort across the country.

Constantin Brâncuși Remains a Cornerstone of Romania's Global Cultural Identity

Constantin Brâncuși Remains a Cornerstone of Romania's Global Cultural Identity

The work of sculptor Constantin Brâncuși continues to shape Romania's standing in the international arts community decades after his death. His monumental sculptures and modernist philosophy attract scholars, tourists, and institutions worldwide.

Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp Lead Belgium's Rich Urban Landscape Beyond the Capital

Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp Lead Belgium's Rich Urban Landscape Beyond the Capital

Belgium's cultural and architectural heritage extends well beyond Brussels, with cities such as Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp each offering distinct historical identities. These urban centers draw visitors from across Europe and beyond through their medieval infrastructure, world-class museums, and established culinary traditions.

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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.

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.

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.

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?