German police arrest four over alleged people smuggling
A total of 400 police officers took part in the operation, which involved federal police, the public prosecutor’s office, and central customs authorities. Read More
Two tourists missing after floods hit central Italy
Heavy rains have caused thousands to evacuate in Central Europe, Italy and the United Kingdom. Read More
‘Team carry on’: How to travel with only one small bag, according to Reddit experts
Aficionados say that doing laundry becomes an ‘enjoyable’ part of the trip. Read More
Which polluter pays and planetary danger zones: Climate takes centre stage at UNGA
‘Earth is going in the wrong direction… that’s why we need to act,” one speaker said ahead of the UN General Assembly.Read More
A giant Antarctic glacier is melting but scientists have found a way to thicken Arctic sea ice
The Antarctic Ice Sheet is retreating at a faster rate than in previous decades, raising concerns about a total collapse.Read More
After years of complaints, new UK watchdog aims to help arts workers speak out against harassment
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.…
Design September sets Brussels abuzz as Belgian capital focuses on re-usable and adaptable designs
September is design month across many European capitals and Brussels is no exception, with the city’s art scene coming to life for four weeks. Read More
Speed puzzlers from 68 countries battle for glory at Spain’s World Jigsaw Championships
The four-day event in Valladolid in Spain gathers 3,500 of the best puzzlers, working individually or in teams, for the chance to be crowned champion. Read More
Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year
Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach…
AI, Ukraine and freedom of expression were hot topics at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture
The 2024 G7 Culture meeting wrapped up in Italy on Saturday. Among the key themes of the ministers’ concluding declaration were restoration in Ukraine, the opportunities and dangers posed by…