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

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

Marina Miron

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

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

Eleanor Ashcombe

Spain Launches Campaign to End Abortion Stigma
Health

Spain Launches Campaign to End Abortion Stigma

Sebastian Thornleigh

Geopolitics

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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Marina Miron
September 27, 2026
Italy's Culinary Regions Emerge as Major Draw for European Travelers
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 the truffle markets of Piedmont to the co…

July 13, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies
Europe

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.

Haojin Zhou
July 22, 2026
Driving Bulgaria: The Country's Most Rewarding Scenic Routes
Travel

Driving Bulgaria: The Country's Most Rewarding Scenic Routes

Bulgaria offers a diverse network of road trip routes crossing mountain ranges, river gorges, and centuries-old villages. From the Rhodope highlands to the Blac…

July 13, 2026
Travel

Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers

Sweden's vast archipelagos, stretching along its Baltic and western coasts, have emerged as a distinct travel category w…

Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers
Culture

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations

Ireland's long history of celebrated authors and poets remains a powerful force in contemporary literary culture, drawin…

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations
Guardians of the Past: How German Museums Shape Europe's Cultural Memory
Culture

Guardians of the Past: How German Museums Shape Europe's Cultural Memory

Germany's extensive network of museums serves as one of Europe's primary custodians of art, history, and shared heritage. From Berlin's Museum Island to regional institutions across the country, these…

Stone and Scripture: Ireland's Medieval Abbeys Stand as Living Records of a Monastic Past
Culture

Stone and Scripture: Ireland's Medieval Abbeys Stand as Living Records of a Monastic Past

Stone Witnesses: How Slovakia's Medieval Fortresses Shaped Central European History
Culture

Stone Witnesses: How Slovakia's Medieval Fortresses Shaped Central European History

A Guide to Belgium's Culinary Landscape: From Frites to Flemish Stew
Culinary

A Guide to Belgium's Culinary Landscape: From Frites to Flemish Stew

Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers
Travel

Sweden's Island Chains Draw a New Wave of Nordic Travelers

Sweden's vast archipelagos, stretching along its Baltic and western coasts, have…

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations
Culture

Ireland's Rich Literary Tradition Continues to Shape Writers Across Generations

Ireland's long history of celebrated authors and poets remains a powerful force …

Guardians of the Past: How German Museums Shape Europe's Cultural Memory
Culture

Guardians of the Past: How German Museums Shape Europe's Cultural Memory

Germany's extensive network of museums serves as one of Europe's primary custodi…

Stone and Scripture: Ireland's Medieval Abbeys Stand as Living Records of a Monastic Past
Culture

Stone and Scripture: Ireland's Medieval Abbeys Stand as Living Records of a Monastic Past

Scattered across Ireland's landscapes, ancient abbeys and monastic ruins documen…

Stone Witnesses: How Slovakia's Medieval Fortresses Shaped Central European History
Culture

Stone Witnesses: How Slovakia's Medieval Fortresses Shaped Central European History

Slovakia holds one of the highest concentrations of castle ruins per capita in E…

Travel

Ancient Stone Villages of the Greek Highlands Draw Visitors Seeking Slower Pace

Greece's mountainous interior, long overshadowed by its coastal resorts, shelters hundreds of preserved stone villages w…

Ancient Stone Villages of the Greek Highlands Draw Visitors Seeking Slower Pace
Culture

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 mo…

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

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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.

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.

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.

£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.

Politics

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Central Europe Steps Up as an EU Policy Force

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 shaping EU policy. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković joined his counterparts on a panel titled "Shaping Europe from its Centre."

Brussels Bids for BBNJ Ocean Treaty Secretariat

Brussels Bids for BBNJ Ocean Treaty Secretariat

Belgium has launched an active campaign at the UN General Assembly's 81st High-Level Week to secure the secretariat of the new BBNJ ocean biodiversity treaty for Brussels. Justice and North Sea Minister Annelies Verlinden led the diplomatic push, mobilising international support through a series of events on the sidelines of UNGA81 in New York.

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.

UK Unveils Vocational GCSEs in Skills Overhaul

UK Unveils Vocational GCSEs in Skills Overhaul

The UK government has announced new Vocational GCSEs to sit alongside traditional academic qualifications, replacing existing Technical Awards with nationally standardised content and Ofqual-regulated grading. A parallel National Mission on Work Experience aims to deliver an additional 200,000 placements for 14-to-16-year-olds.

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%.

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.

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.

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 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 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’.

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Finland's Lapland Emerges as a Year-Round Destination for International Visitors

Finland's Lapland Emerges as a Year-Round Destination for International Visitors

Finland's northernmost region, Lapland, has drawn growing international attention for its distinctive Arctic landscapes and seasonal natural phenomena. Outdoor experiences ranging from aurora borealis viewing to reindeer safaris have positioned the country as a notable destination on the global travel circuit.

Spain's Vías Verdes Network Positions Country as a Leader in Low-Impact Tourism

Spain's Vías Verdes Network Positions Country as a Leader in Low-Impact Tourism

Spain's expanding network of converted railway corridors, known as Vías Verdes, offers cyclists and walkers access to rural landscapes through infrastructure repurposed from disused rail lines. The initiative has drawn attention from European sustainable tourism bodies as demand for car-free travel experiences continues to grow across the continent.

Greece's Most Significant Ancient Sites Draw Visitors From Around the World

Greece's Most Significant Ancient Sites Draw Visitors From Around the World

Greece holds some of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in the Western world, spanning millennia of civilisation. From the Athenian Acropolis to the sanctuaries of the Peloponnese, these locations remain central to the study of ancient history and continue to attract millions of visitors annually.

Poland Emerges as a Leading Destination for Cultural Tourism in Europe

Poland Emerges as a Leading Destination for Cultural Tourism in Europe

Poland's combination of medieval architecture, UNESCO-listed sites, and a growing arts scene has positioned it as one of Europe's most visited cultural destinations. Cities such as Kraków, Warsaw, and Gdańsk attract millions of international visitors annually, drawn by a history that spans centuries of Central European civilization.

Culinary

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

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 the truffle markets of Piedmont to the coastal seafood traditions of Sicily, local cuisine has become a primary rather than secondary motivation for cross-border travel.

A Guide to the Essential Dishes of Greek Cuisine

A Guide to the Essential Dishes of Greek Cuisine

Greek cuisine draws on thousands of years of culinary tradition, shaped by the Mediterranean climate, regional agriculture, and cultural exchange across the Aegean. Travelers visiting Greece encounter a food culture deeply tied to local ingredients, communal dining, and seasonal rhythms.

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 Germany's Most Iconic Traditional Dishes

A Guide to Germany's Most Iconic Traditional Dishes

German cuisine reflects centuries of regional tradition, with hearty staples ranging from slow-braised meats to dense rye breads. Travelers moving through the country's sixteen federal states will encounter a distinct culinary landscape in each.

Health

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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.

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.

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.

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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, grassroots communities, and educational institutions are collectively contributing to renewed interest in the country's pre-colonial heritage.

From Rembrandt to Vermeer: How the Dutch Golden Age Continues to Drive Museum Tourism Across Europe

From Rembrandt to Vermeer: How the Dutch Golden Age Continues to Drive Museum Tourism Across Europe

The artistic legacy of the Dutch Golden Age remains one of the most powerful draws for cultural tourists visiting the Netherlands and beyond. Museums anchored by the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, and their contemporaries consistently rank among Europe's most visited institutions.

Preserved in Stone and Tradition: The Enduring Appeal of France's Historic Villages

Preserved in Stone and Tradition: The Enduring Appeal of France's Historic Villages

France's rural villages, many bearing architectural features dating back several centuries, continue to attract visitors and residents drawn to their cultural continuity. Strict heritage protections and longstanding community practices have played a central role in keeping their character largely intact.

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.

Science

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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?

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.