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Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026
Economy

Eurozone Unemployment Holds at 6.4% in July 2026

Marcus Winterbourne

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

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

UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway
Europe

UN Mourns King Harald V of Norway

Sebastian Thornleigh

Economy

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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Marcus Winterbourne
September 2, 2026
From Svíčková to Sourdough: How Czech Cuisine Is Redefining Its Identity
Culinary

From Svíčková to Sourdough: How Czech Cuisine Is Redefining Its Identity

Czech gastronomy is undergoing a quiet transformation, as chefs and food producers across the country draw on centuries-old culinary traditions while embracing …

July 13, 2026
Cyprus Cements Its Place Among the Mediterranean's Most Sought-After Destinations
Travel

Cyprus Cements Its Place Among the Mediterranean's Most Sought-After Destinations

The eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus has drawn growing international attention as a travel destination, offering a combination of historical depth, coasta…

July 13, 2026
A Guide to Belgium's Most Rewarding Short-Break Destinations
Travel

A Guide to Belgium's Most Rewarding Short-Break Destinations

Belgium's compact geography makes it one of Europe's most accessible countries for weekend travel, with medieval cities, coastal towns, and forested landscapes …

July 13, 2026
Culinary

European Culinary Traditions Navigate the Tension Between Heritage and Innovation

Across Europe, regional food cultures are experiencing renewed interest as both preservation efforts and modern reinterp…

European Culinary Traditions Navigate the Tension Between Heritage and Innovation
Culture

The Race for Cultural Leadership: How Europe's Major Cities Are Shaping Global Creative Power

From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon and Warsaw, European cities are deploying deliberate strategies to expand their cultural…

The Race for Cultural Leadership: How Europe's Major Cities Are Shaping Global Creative Power
Spain's Diverse Regional Cuisines Emerge as a Major Draw for International Visitors
Culinary

Spain's Diverse Regional Cuisines Emerge as a Major Draw for International Visitors

Spain's culinary landscape, shaped by deeply rooted regional traditions, has become a significant factor in attracting international tourists. From the Basque Country's pintxos culture to the rice dis…

Slovakia's High Tatras Emerge as a Premier Destination for European Outdoor Tourism
Travel

Slovakia's High Tatras Emerge as a Premier Destination for European Outdoor Tourism

Luxembourg's World Heritage Designation Fuels International Tourism Growth
Culture

Luxembourg's World Heritage Designation Fuels International Tourism Growth

Portugal's Alentejo Region Draws Growing International Attention
Travel

Portugal's Alentejo Region Draws Growing International Attention

European Culinary Traditions Navigate the Tension Between Heritage and Innovation
Culinary

European Culinary Traditions Navigate the Tension Between Heritage and Innovation

Across Europe, regional food cultures are experiencing renewed interest as both …

The Race for Cultural Leadership: How Europe's Major Cities Are Shaping Global Creative Power
Culture

The Race for Cultural Leadership: How Europe's Major Cities Are Shaping Global Creative Power

From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon and Warsaw, European cities are deploying delibe…

Spain's Diverse Regional Cuisines Emerge as a Major Draw for International Visitors
Culinary

Spain's Diverse Regional Cuisines Emerge as a Major Draw for International Visitors

Spain's culinary landscape, shaped by deeply rooted regional traditions, has bec…

Slovakia's High Tatras Emerge as a Premier Destination for European Outdoor Tourism
Travel

Slovakia's High Tatras Emerge as a Premier Destination for European Outdoor Tourism

The High Tatras mountain range in northern Slovakia has gained growing recogniti…

Luxembourg's World Heritage Designation Fuels International Tourism Growth
Culture

Luxembourg's World Heritage Designation Fuels International Tourism Growth

Luxembourg's UNESCO-listed Old Town and fortifications continue to attract visit…

Culture

Across Borders and Screens: How a New European Generation Is Reshaping Cultural Identity

Generation Z in Europe is forging a cultural identity that blends national heritage with transnational digital influence…

Across Borders and Screens: How a New European Generation Is Reshaping Cultural Identity
Culinary

Italy's Culinary Regions Emerge as Major Draw for European Travelers

Distinct regional food traditions across Italy are increasingly shaping travel decisions among European visitors. From t…

Italy's Culinary Regions Emerge as Major Draw for European Travelers

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

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 perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before.

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.

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

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 reality the bloc has become far more restrictionist in the past decade.

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.

Politics

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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.

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

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 always so clear.

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

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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Slovenia's Mountain Lakes Draw International Visitors to the Julian Alps

Slovenia's Mountain Lakes Draw International Visitors to the Julian Alps

Slovenia's alpine lakes, particularly Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, have become established destinations for outdoor enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. The country's compact geography places world-class hiking, kayaking, and climbing within close proximity of one another.

Slovakia's Protected Wilderness Draws Growing Wave of Eco-Conscious Visitors

Slovakia's Protected Wilderness Draws Growing Wave of Eco-Conscious Visitors

Slovakia's nine national parks offer some of Central Europe's most intact natural landscapes, attracting hikers, wildlife watchers, and nature photographers. From the High Tatras to the Slovak Paradise, the country's protected areas provide access to rare ecosystems largely absent elsewhere on the continent.

Sweden's Rail Network Opens Pathways to Remote Nordic Landscapes

Sweden's Rail Network Opens Pathways to Remote Nordic Landscapes

Sweden's extensive railway system connects urban centres to vast stretches of wilderness, offering travellers direct access to forests, mountain ranges, and Arctic terrain. The country's rail infrastructure has positioned train travel as a primary means of exploring some of Northern Europe's most isolated regions.

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.

Culinary

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From Ancient Groves to Global Tables: The Rise of Greek Olive Oil

From Ancient Groves to Global Tables: The Rise of Greek Olive Oil

Greek olive oil has built a strong international reputation through a combination of ancient cultivation traditions, favorable geography, and rigorous quality certification. Its presence in premium markets across Europe, North America, and Asia reflects decades of sustained investment in production standards.

Europe's Top Destinations for Food Travelers Heading Into 2026

Europe's Top Destinations for Food Travelers Heading Into 2026

A growing number of travelers are planning itineraries around culinary experiences rather than traditional sightseeing, and several European cities have emerged as leading destinations for this trend. From long-established gastronomic capitals to rising regional scenes, the continent offers a broad spectrum of food cultures worth exploring.

Slovenia's Wine Regions Step Onto the World Stage

Slovenia's Wine Regions Step Onto the World Stage

Slovenian wines have attracted growing attention from international critics, sommeliers, and export markets in recent years. The country's three primary wine regions each offer distinct characteristics that have contributed to a broadening global reputation.

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.

Culture

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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.

Stone Walls and Merchant Guilds: Estonia's Medieval Legacy Draws Visitors Across Centuries

Stone Walls and Merchant Guilds: Estonia's Medieval Legacy Draws Visitors Across Centuries

Estonia's capital Tallinn preserves one of the most intact medieval old towns in Northern Europe, drawing scholars, architects, and tourists from across the globe. The country's Hanseatic past and well-preserved fortifications continue to fuel international interest in Baltic heritage.

Songs, Language, and Digital Tools: How Estonia Safeguards Its Baltic Heritage

Songs, Language, and Digital Tools: How Estonia Safeguards Its Baltic Heritage

Estonia, one of the smallest nations in the European Union, has developed a multi-layered approach to preserving its distinct cultural identity. From centuries-old song festivals to pioneering digital language technologies, the country maintains active institutional and civic efforts to protect its heritage.

Bulgaria's Ancient and Medieval Heritage Seeks Broader International Standing

Bulgaria's Ancient and Medieval Heritage Seeks Broader International Standing

Bulgaria holds one of Europe's richest concentrations of archaeological and cultural heritage sites, spanning Thracian civilization, Byzantine influence, and Ottoman-era architecture. Despite this depth of history, the country's cultural patrimony remains comparatively underrepresented on the global tourism and UNESCO stage.

Science

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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.

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?