‘Hot sand for a cooler climate’: Has Finland finally found a solution to industrial heat emissions?
Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam.Read More
Grammys 2026: The hottest looks from the red carpet at music’s biggest awards
Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were…
EU’s new Entry/Exit System has had a shaky start. Here’s what travellers need to know
Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points. Read More
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania. The event attracts a large crowd with its roots in European farming customs. Read more at Read…
Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain
City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry. Read more at Read…
Italian opposition protests ICE role in Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
Italian opposition stages Rome protest over confirmed ICE presence at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Read More
Norwegian crown princess’ son detained ahead of rape trial
Just days prior, newly released US documents revealed Høiby’s mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014. Read more at Read…
‘F*ck ICE’: The most powerful speeches at the politically-charged Grammy Awards
This year’s Grammy Awards saw several artists stand up to Donald Trump and ICE. From host Trevor Noah to Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny – who targeted US…
EU must become a ‘genuine federation’ to avoid deindustrialisation and decline, Draghi says
The former Italian prime minister said the European Union risks subordination, division and deindustrialision all at once if it does not pull closer together. Read More
EU’s Entry/Exit System rollout delayed until September over fears of summer travel chaos
The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers. Read More