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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

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province
Politics

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province

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

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

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.

Ed Turner
September 8, 2026
Central Europe Steps Up as an EU Policy Force
Politics

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 s…

Sebastian Thornleigh
September 4, 2026
Folklore, Craftsmanship, and Living Traditions: How Croatia Safeguards Its Cultural Heritage
Culture

Folklore, Craftsmanship, and Living Traditions: How Croatia Safeguards Its Cultural Heritage

Croatia maintains a robust framework of institutions, festivals, and UNESCO-recognized practices to preserve its diverse cultural traditions. From intricate lac…

July 13, 2026
Travel

Highland Scotland Emerges as a Defining Force in British Tourism

Scotland's Highland region continues to draw international visitors in growing numbers, reinforcing the United Kingdom's…

Highland Scotland Emerges as a Defining Force in British Tourism
Culture

Vilnius Emerges as a Hub for Baltic Arts and Cultural Innovation

Lithuania's capital has seen a sustained resurgence in creative activity, with Vilnius establishing itself as a notable …

Vilnius Emerges as a Hub for Baltic Arts and Cultural Innovation
Austria's Wine Industry Earns a Place Among Europe's Most Respected Producers
Culinary

Austria's Wine Industry Earns a Place Among Europe's Most Respected Producers

Once overlooked in favor of its French and Italian neighbors, Austrian wine has steadily built a reputation for quality that now draws attention from sommeliers and collectors worldwide. Grapes native…

Ancient Footpaths and Pilgrim Routes Put Italy on the Global Hiking Map
Travel

Ancient Footpaths and Pilgrim Routes Put Italy on the Global Hiking Map

Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top
Europe

Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top

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Alpine Heritage Drives the Identity of Slovenian Cuisine
Culinary

Alpine Heritage Drives the Identity of Slovenian Cuisine

Highland Scotland Emerges as a Defining Force in British Tourism
Travel

Highland Scotland Emerges as a Defining Force in British Tourism

Scotland's Highland region continues to draw international visitors in growing n…

Vilnius Emerges as a Hub for Baltic Arts and Cultural Innovation
Culture

Vilnius Emerges as a Hub for Baltic Arts and Cultural Innovation

Lithuania's capital has seen a sustained resurgence in creative activity, with V…

Austria's Wine Industry Earns a Place Among Europe's Most Respected Producers
Culinary

Austria's Wine Industry Earns a Place Among Europe's Most Respected Producers

Once overlooked in favor of its French and Italian neighbors, Austrian wine has …

Ancient Footpaths and Pilgrim Routes Put Italy on the Global Hiking Map
Travel

Ancient Footpaths and Pilgrim Routes Put Italy on the Global Hiking Map

Italy's network of historic trails, from the Via Francigena to the Sentiero Ital…

Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top
Europe

Spain's Transplant Model: Three Decades on Top

For more than 30 years, Spain has held the position of world leader in organ tra…

Politics

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.…

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

Transylvania's Medieval Saxon Settlements Draw Travelers Seeking Pace Over Spectacle

The fortified villages of Transylvania's Saxon heartland, many listed under UNESCO protection, offer visitors a landscap…

Transylvania's Medieval Saxon Settlements Draw Travelers Seeking Pace Over Spectacle

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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.

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.

£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.

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.

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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.

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.

When Leadership Gaps Shape the World's Future

When Leadership Gaps Shape the World's Future

In an era defined by rapid transformation, the spaces between leadership — the pauses, the transitions, the unresolved successions — carry consequences that extend far beyond the immediate moment. Increasingly, political analysts and governance scholars are turning their attention not to who holds power, but to what happens when credible leadership is absent, delayed, or structurally contested.

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province

Spain Records 38th Femicide of 2026 in Madrid Province

Spain's Ministry of Equality has condemned the presumed femicide of a 34-year-old woman in the province of Madrid, whose body was found on 19 September 2026. The case brings the total number of women killed by intimate partner violence in Spain to 38 in 2026 and 1,379 since records began in 2003.

Economy

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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.

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.

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%.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Greece's Lesser-Known Islands Draw Travelers Seeking Alternatives to Aegean Crowds

Greece's Lesser-Known Islands Draw Travelers Seeking Alternatives to Aegean Crowds

While Santorini and Mykonos dominate international tourism marketing, a collection of Greek islands remains comparatively undiscovered by mass tourism. These destinations offer distinct cultural heritage, archaeological sites, and landscapes accessible to independent travelers.

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.

Green Rails and Clean Cities: How Germany Built a Blueprint for Sustainable Tourism

Green Rails and Clean Cities: How Germany Built a Blueprint for Sustainable Tourism

Germany has established itself as one of Europe's leading destinations for environmentally conscious travelers, combining an extensive rail network with robust urban cycling infrastructure and nationally coordinated green certification programs. The country's federal commitment to emissions reduction, alongside longstanding investment in public transit, has made low-carbon travel a practical reality for both residents and visitors.

Culinary

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Classic Viennese Tafelspitz with Apple-Horseradish Sauce

Classic Viennese Tafelspitz with Apple-Horseradish Sauce

There is a particular hush that falls over a Viennese dining room when a copper pot of Tafelspitz arrives at the table — the broth still trembling, the beef glistening, the scent of root vegetables and bay leaf curling into the air. This is not a dish that shouts for attention; it whispers instead, in the way only true comfort food can. It is the dish of emperors and grandmothers alike, equally at home on the white tablecloths of the Hofburg and the checkered oilcloth of a family kitchen in the countryside.

From Field to Table: How Paprika Shapes Hungarian Cuisine and National Identity

From Field to Table: How Paprika Shapes Hungarian Cuisine and National Identity

Paprika has served as a cornerstone of Hungarian cooking for centuries, influencing everything from everyday home meals to the country's internationally recognized culinary exports. The spice continues to evolve in both agricultural and gastronomic contexts as Hungary balances tradition with modern food culture.

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.

A Guide to the Traditional Dishes That Define Croatian Cuisine

A Guide to the Traditional Dishes That Define Croatian Cuisine

Croatian cuisine draws from centuries of Mediterranean, Central European, and Balkan influences, producing a distinct culinary tradition that varies considerably by region. Visitors to the country encounter a range of dishes rooted in local ingredients, coastal geography, and historical trade routes.

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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.

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.

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Carved in Time: Slovakia's Wooden Churches Stand as Living Monuments of Carpathian Faith

Carved in Time: Slovakia's Wooden Churches Stand as Living Monuments of Carpathian Faith

Scattered across the Carpathian highlands of northeastern Slovakia, a collection of centuries-old wooden churches continues to serve active congregations while drawing cultural tourists and heritage scholars from across Europe. Several of these structures carry UNESCO World Heritage designation, reflecting their outstanding universal value.

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.

Britain's Medieval Fortresses Endure as Pillars of National Heritage

Britain's Medieval Fortresses Endure as Pillars of National Heritage

Across England, Scotland, and Wales, hundreds of castles continue to draw visitors and serve as focal points of cultural identity. These structures, many dating back to the Norman conquest, remain among the most visited heritage sites in Europe.

Italian Craftspeople Find New Markets Through Digital Platforms

Italian Craftspeople Find New Markets Through Digital Platforms

Artisans across Italy are leveraging e-commerce and social media to bring traditional crafts to a global audience. The shift has helped preserve centuries-old techniques while opening commercial channels previously unavailable to small workshops.

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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.

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.

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.