Fact check: Are the vast majority of world’s refugees of Muslim background?
EuroVerify investigates a claim shared by a politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, stating that 85% of refugees are Muslim faithful. Read More
Keep me posted: Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world
As our society goes digital, paper is disappearing – and with it, access for millions. A campaign group is fighting to protect the right to choose to get information either…
As heatwaves continue, how many tropical nights have occurred across Europe?
This year, high nighttime temperatures already broke records in the first two months of summer across many areas in Europe. Read More
EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions
The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon. Read More
Requests for EU solidarity to battle wildfires at same level already as entire 2024 fire season
Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday. Read More
Trump-Putin talks: Is Russia really contesting US sovereignty over Alaska?
As the Russian and US presidents prepare to meet in the Alaskan capital, speculation that Vladimir Putin rejects the legitimacy of Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the US has…
Citizens’ petition ‘Stop Destroying Games’ reaches 1.4mln signatures, likely triggering EU review
The “Stop Destroying Games” petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they…
Which EU countries record the most drowning fatalities?
In 2022, more than 4,800 people died after drowning. Men make up most of the victims, with most deaths happening at sea. Read More
Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it?
Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and…
Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution
We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb…