Prison numbers could increase by up to 200% by 2027. What is the state of prisons across the EU?
In the EU, 13 member states reported overcrowded prison cells. Poland, Hungary, and Czechia have the highest prisoner rates in the EU. Read More
Turkey monitoring situation after PKK announces disbandment, official says
Media close to the government have reported that the PKK’s disarmament process is expected to take three to four months, with weapons being collected at designated locations in northern Iraq…
British man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years by new DNA testing
Peter Sullivan, now 68, had his conviction quashed after new DNA evidence emerged. Read More
Zambia rebukes envoys after US goes public with medical aid cut over ‘systemic theft’
US ambassador to Zambia called a press conference to reveal a $50 million (€45 million) cut in health aid to the African country over alleged corruption. Read more at Read…
Meet ESC Tom: The Irish super fan who’s become a Eurovision Song Contest expert
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will feature even more iconic entries than past editions, according to ESC Tom. The Irish ‘super’ song analyst shares his predictions for the 2025 edition…
Want to move to Asia? Here’s who is eligible for the Philippines’ new digital nomad visa
While applications aren’t yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months. Read More
Europeans intend to travel more by train than by any other form of transport in the next five years
Plane travel is set to stagnate, with only around 2 per cent expecting to fly more in the next five years. Read More
Foreign overfishing driving Senegalese migrants to Spain, research finds
The number of irregular migrant arrivals reached a record of 63,970 in 2024, according to Interior Ministry data. Read more at Read More
Europe’s electricity grid is outdated and risks derailing fossil fuel phase out, report finds
Over 1,700 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.Read More
Trump joined by Musk in Saudi Arabia as US seeks major investment from Gulf states
Following his visit to the Saudi capital Riyadh, US President Donald Trump’s regional tour includes trips to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more at Read More