Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Europol's Grimm Taskforce Arrests 280 as Violence-for-Hire Grows Across Europe
Europol's Grimm taskforce has made 280 arrests in its first year, targeting a growing trend of 'violence as a service' across Europe. The ne
In Bielawa, an EU-Funded Cooperative Tackles Long-Term Unemployment Through Social Economy
In Bielawa, Poland, the Arte cooperative provides vocational training for men with chronic homelessness and addiction. The 'Butterflies from
Elderly Gunman Wounds Four in Central Athens Shooting Spree
An 89-year-old gunman wounded four people in two shootings in central Athens on Tuesday. Police are searching for the suspect, who fled afte
Portugal Proposes 72-Hour Power Autonomy for Critical Services After Iberian Blackout
A Portuguese parliamentary working group has proposed mandatory 72-hour power autonomy for hospitals and emergency services after last year'
Europe Rethinks Energy Strategy: Nuclear Returns as a Pillar of the Mix
The EU is embracing nuclear energy as a stable baseload partner to volatile renewables. The AccelerateEU plan seeks to cut foreign fossil fu
Europe's Military Conscription Revival: Which Countries Mandate Service and Why
At least 10 EU member states currently have mandatory military service, with Croatia and Germany recently updating their policies. Military
Slavutych Commemorates Chernobyl's 40th Anniversary with Candlelit Tribute
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, residents of Slavutych gathered to honor the liquidators who contained the worst nuclear
Former UN Assembly President Espinosa: Reform, Transform, or Die
María Fernanda Espinosa, former UN General Assembly president and potential successor to António Guterres, says the UN must 'reform, transfo
European Wage Growth Since 2020: Real Purchasing Power Declines in Major Economies
Real hourly wages in the EU declined by 3% over the past five years, as inflation outpaced nominal growth. Non-euro area countries and lower
WUF13 Prepares to Tackle Urban Growth and Housing Challenges Across Europe
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are advancing, focusing on sustainable urban development. National forums have shaped priorities
Head-On Train Collision in Denmark Injures 17, Five Critical
Two passenger trains collided head-on near Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, on Thursday morning. Seventeen people were injured, five criticall
EU Energy Chief Warns of Years-Long Recovery as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Costs
European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned that energy prices will not return to pre-crisis levels for years, even if the Middle