Fact-checking claims about the ‘panther’ on the loose in Bulgaria
Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online. Read More
Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?
The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people? Read More
Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU…
How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?
Although Israel and Iran’s ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, this is not the first time that Iran has…
Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns
Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.Read More
Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?
The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November’s mayoral election. Read more at Read More
Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption
Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France. Read More
Venice activists (and their inflatable crocodiles) claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue
Protesters in Venice are claiming an “enormous victory” after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location. Read More
Explosive attached to armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza
Since the launch of Israel’s operation against Hamas on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting…
Pharrell Williams brings Indian inspiration to star-studded Louis Vuitton show in Paris
Pharrell Williams turned the plaza outside Paris’ Pompidou Center into a global spectacle for his latest Louis Vuitton show. Read More