Private ski butlers, live-in chefs and rare cigars: Inside Switzerland’s ultra-luxury travel boom
American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays. Read More
‘You wouldn’t stand over a car’s tailpipe’: Are electric stoves a good alternative to gas?
Simple plug-in electric stoves could be a cleaner and more climate-friendly cooking solution.Read More
Estonian Eurovision entry defends ‘Espresso Macchiato’ after Italy calls for song to be banned
Tommy Cash, Estonia’s Eurovision entry, has responded to accusations that his song ‘Espresso Macchiato’ insults Italians, saying that he never intended to offend. Read More
At least two feared dead in apparent car ramming attack in Mannheim
A car hit a group of people in the southwestern German city, resulting in one confirmed death and another reported by the domestic press. A police operation is ongoing. Read…
Festivals, island sun and city breaks: Where to travel in Europe this spring
From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events. Read More
‘We must consume better, differently, and less’: EU pollution check-up exposes waste problem
Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.Read More
Belfast factory to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles
The move comes as part of the UK’s four-point roadmap to ‘reach peace and defend Ukraine’. Read more at Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A frozen festival, Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’, Marvel’s Daredevil returns from Hell’s Kitchen and double Robert Pattinsons in goofy space satire ‘Mickey 17’ – here’s what’s on your cultural agenda this…
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at 73
Jack Vettriano, the self-taught Scottish painter renowned for his dreamlike beach scenes, has died at the age of 73. Read More
How is trade between the EU and Ukraine evolving?
The EU trade surplus with Ukraine peaked in the fourth quarter of 2024 at €5.8 billion. Read More