Europe has a compass – now it must navigate towards a competitive digital future
2025 finds Europe at a crossroads, with a new European Commission tasked with supercharging the digital economy in the context of EU Digital Decade targets which, less than five years…
Who were the Brutalist architects who inspired the Oscar-nominated film?
A firm favourite for Oscar glory this year ‘The Brutalist’ is not a biopic but rather a film loosely based of several real people. All share one common denominator; they…
Ancient herald school in Roman Forum opens to public after major restoration
Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds – and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries. Read More
Rapid mobilisation of troops and equipment across the EU still ‘problematic’, say auditors
The EU’s military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters…
Italy’s justice minister defends repatriation of Libyan warlord wanted by ICC
Carlo Nordio argued that the ICC’s arrest warrant contained contradictions and procedural flaws, leading Italy’s courts to order Ossama al-Masri’s release. Read More
Before Trump’s WHO cutoff, who was funding the United Nations’ health organisation?
Following Trump’s decision to withdraw the US funds from the WHO, a senior employee started a campaign to raise $1 billion. But which countries funded the organisation in 2024? Read…
Poland’s president vows to spend 4.7% of GDP on defence this year
Poland already spends more of its GDP on defence than any other NATO country, followed by Estonia and the US. Read More
German authorities suspect Russian sabotage in anti-Greens election attacks
German authorities suspect the Kremlin of orchestrating a sabotage campaign targeting hundreds of vehicles to stoke anti-Green party sentiment ahead of the election.Read More
Turkish actress Melisa Sözen accused of promoting terrorism in French show ‘Le bureau des légendes’
Le bureau des légendes (The Bureau) actress Melisa Sözen has been questioned on terrorism charges over her role in the French series. She played a double agent in the show’s…
‘Unacceptable’: European countries firmly reject Trump’s plan to take over Gaza
European countries reiterated their support for the two-state solution after Donald Trump suggested America “take over” the Gaza Strip. Read More