Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Greenwich and Kent merge to create UK's first 'super-university'
Two UK universities have merged to create the country's first 'super-university' with more than 50,000 students. The new group, LASE, aims t
Estonia tops 2026 global relocation index, best for families
Estonia has been named the world's best country to relocate to in 2026, according to the Rumavi Global Relocation Index. The Baltic nation s
Midday Europe Bulletin: Key Stories for August 3, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise roundup of the continent's
Ceuta migrant surge death toll rises to 72 as EU weighs response
At least 72 people died during the mass crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. The EU is preparing talks on border controls a
Heatwaves push European schools to rethink summer breaks
School summer holidays in the EU range from six weeks in Denmark to 14 in Italy. With more frequent heatwaves, countries like France and Spa
Europe's work-life boundary erodes as after-hours contact rises
A Eurofound study finds one in five EU workers are contacted for work outside normal hours many times a month, driving stress. Remote and fl
Morocco's Ceuta death toll of 11 clashes with Spain's count of 72
Morocco's interior ministry says 11 people died during the Ceuta crossing, contradicting Spain's toll of at least 72. The discrepancy adds t
Europe's evening briefing: key stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural moments across the
Spanish police arrest 17-year-old alleged leader of 764 network
A joint police operation in Gipuzkoa led to the arrest of a 17-year-old Spanish national, considered the main figure of the 764 network in S
Midday Europe Update: Key Stories for August 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this midday. Key political, business, and cultural developments across the cont
Remembering the Roma and Sinti genocide beyond the 2 August ceremony
On 2 August, Europe remembers the Nazi genocide of Roma and Sinti people. Yet recognition remains uneven, and teaching must go beyond annual
Ceuta cautiously returns to normal after migrant surge
Ceuta is slowly returning to normal after a mass irregular crossing. Protective barriers are being installed, and businesses have reopened w