Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU Unveils €31 Billion Drug Strategy to Combat Rising Deaths and Trafficking
The EU's new drug strategy aims to dismantle organized crime networks and address a €31 billion market. Over 7,600 overdose deaths are recor
Does Football Euphoria Really Boost Birth Rates? A Look at the Data
The idea that national football success leads to a baby boom nine months later has persisted since Germany's 2006 World Cup. But data from G
Cocaine Use Surges in Spanish Cities, New Wastewater Data Shows
Spanish cities lead Europe in cocaine wastewater residues, with Barcelona and Lleida seeing the steepest increases. Denmark and Slovenia als
Norway Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape and domestic abuse. He was acquitted of two other rape c
EU Adopts New Drug Strategy to Counter Rising Synthetic Opioid Threat
The EU Council approved a new drug strategy on 4 June, responding to a European Union Drugs Agency report warning of 7,600 fatal overdoses a
Bundeswehr Showcases Modern Capabilities and Recruitment at Berlin ILA 2026
The Bundeswehr is the largest exhibitor at ILA 2026 in Berlin, showcasing modern systems like the P-8A Poseidon and drones. Colonel Kristof
Retirement Wealth Across Europe: Luxembourg Leads, Latvia Lags
Luxembourg's over-65s have a median net wealth of €1.22 million, while Latvia's is just €36,300. Belgium and Ireland also rank high, while t
Dozens of Fetal Remains Found on Polish Property of Detained Pathologist
Renovation work in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów, uncovered dozens of human fetal remains and medical waste. The land previously belonged to a 57-ye
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Rome on Spanish King's Falcon After Engine Failure
Pope Leo XIV's flight from Tenerife was delayed by an engine startup failure. King Felipe VI offered his Falcon jet, marking the first papal
Belgian Driver Convicted of Murder for Carnival Crash That Killed Seven
Paolo Falzone, 38, was found guilty of murder for driving his BMW at 170 km/h into a carnival crowd in La Louvière, Belgium, killing seven.
Brussels to Ban Shared E-Scooters by 2027 Amid Safety and Crime Concerns
Brussels will remove shared e-scooters from its streets by January 2027, joining a wave of European cities tightening regulations. The decis
EU Strike Map: Portugal, Italy, Spain Lead Industrial Action in Early 2026
Portugal, Italy, Spain, and France recorded the highest number of strikes among seven EU countries in the first quarter of 2026. Industrial