Georgia’s president agrees to vacate residence – but not her office
Salome Zourabichvili said on Sunday that she will vacate her official residence in Tbilisi, but declared she was still the legitimate president. Read More
At least three migrants drown trying to reach UK from France
At least three migrants died early on Sunday while attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK from northern France, authorities said. Read More
Will Croatia’s Trump-like president get re-elected on Sunday?
President Zoran Milanovic, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for re-election. Read More
Norway’s chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over his jeans
Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competitions. Read More
Which countries in Europe have banned or want to restrict smartphones in schools?
There’s an ongoing debate in some countries about restricting smartphones for children and teenagers, with some introducing measures to get phones out of school. Read More
The Japanese ‘micro-forest’ method is transforming cities
Our cities are polluted and overcrowded – but planting trees in urban spaces can increase biodiversity and create wildlife habitats for the future. Read More
Belgium will be first EU state to ban the sale of vapes
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable vapes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a ground-breaking move for the EU. Read More
Pollution deaths: The air in these countries is the deadliest in Europe
Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of the continent than others. Read More
Resisting retirement? Why some people want to keep working
Efforts to raise pension ages have faced political backlash in Europe, despite economic arguments in their favour. One key question for governments: Why would people choose to work for longer?…
Booking a cruise on your New Year’s to-do list? How to save money from an industry insider
The year’s biggest cruise sale is almost here, but is it really possible to both save money and be eco-conscious? Read More