Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
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
Lower Speed Limits Reduce Road Deaths Across European Cities, Study Finds
Around 75% of European cities that introduced 30 km/h limits in targeted zones reported fewer road deaths and injuries. The study, based on
New Prosperity Index Ranks Norway First, Pushes France and Germany Out of Top Ten
Norway tops a new prosperity index that goes beyond GDP to measure how wealth translates into daily life. France and Germany are pushed out
How Portugal's Submarine Mission Under Arctic Ice Is Shaping Canada's New Fleet
Portugal's Navy sent the conventional submarine NRP Arpão under the Arctic ice sheet in 2024, a first for a non-nuclear vessel. Canada is in
Athens Mayor Proposes Hotel Permit Freeze to Avoid 'Barcelona-Style' Overtourism
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has raised the possibility of halting new hotel permits in the Greek capital's most saturated areas. The city has
Germany, Poland, and Czechia Lead EU in Hosting Ukrainian Refugees After Four Years of War
Germany, Poland, and Czechia host the largest numbers of Ukrainians granted temporary protection in the EU, with over 4.4 million people und