Paris, Istanbul, Madrid: Which European airports are finally exceeding pre-Covid passenger levels?
2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 – growing 7.4 per cent on 2023 Read More
Heineken shares climb as brewer announces strong profits and buyback
The Dutch brewer will buy back €1.5 billion of its shares over the next two years after recording better-than-expected revenue growth. Heineken nonetheless warned of “ongoing macro-economic challenges”. Read More
Meet Aigerim Karibaeva, the Kazakh artist reviving cultural heritage through ethno-modern art
In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, we meet Aigerim Karibaeva, a Kazakh artist who blends tradition and innovation to create ethno-modern art that preserves cultural identity and inspires…
‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’: Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland
The US president’s increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour. Read More
Global electric vehicle sales for January reveal US-driven spurt
Strong performance in the US as well as Europe contributed to robust worldwide electric vehicle sales in January but China saw softer growth. Read More
Greek lawmakers elect former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas as president
Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece’s new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Read More
Who is in the market for a €1,200 cocktail? This hotel is taking a punt
The Merchant Hotel’s new tipple has been described as a “masterpiece of Irish whiskey” – but is there a market at €1,200 a pop? Read More
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang and Anne Applebaum make the longlist
11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines and “expertly steer us through the most pressing issues of…
Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail – reconnecting us with nature’s time
Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between…
Countries warn of economic fallout from US President Trump’s 25% tariff on steel imports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them “unjustified” and vowed swift retaliation. Read More