Agriculture report could signal dramatic change in EU farm subsidies
Seven months of intense debate behind closed doors appears to have produced what election campaign tubthumping and rowdy street protests failed to deliver: the outline of way forward for Europe’s…
Who are Donald Trump’s key allies in Europe?
From governments in Hungary and Slovakia to pro-Russian opposition parties, the former and possibly future US president has friends across the continent. Read more at Read More
Ukrainian Fashion Week: War veterans with prosthetic limbs take to the runway in emotional show
For the first time since the full-scale war began in February 2022, Ukrainian Fashion Week was held in the country’s capital city, Kyiv. Read More
Italy goes ‘mamma mia’ as it reels from shock over carbonara in a can
Heinz has released its latest product — spaghetti carbonara in a can. Cue Italy going ballistic over the announcement. Read More
Geneva Watch Days 2024: Over 50 brands unveil stunning horological creations
Geneva Watch Days 2024, held from 29 August to 2 September, showcased over 50 brands, unveiling new creations and innovations in the world of luxury watchmaking. Read More
Venice 2024: Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips discuss ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
Premiering on the Lido this evening, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s controversial ‘Joker’. Stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix discuss making it – and…
Venice 2024 review: Two takes on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’
One of our favourite films of this year’s Venice Film Festival is a lot to take in… What else would you expect from a William S. Burroughs adaptation? We focus…
Why is President Nicolás Maduro moving Christmas forward to 1 October in Venezuela?
Venezuela’s president has decreed an early start to the Christmas season. However, amid a deep political crisis, not everyone in the country is in the mood for caroling. Read More
Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of…
New Zealand is tripling its visitor tax. Here’s how it could impact nature and tourism
Tourism bodies say the ‘incredibly expensive’ new fee could deter visitors. Read More