Italian town enlists volunteer pensioners to monitor public works
The eight retired men, all with a technical background, will observe and report on everything from public construction works to the state of parks and roads. Read More
Barcelona to create special selfie zone to curb tourist chaos at Sagrada Familia
Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption. Read More
‘Society is at a crossroads’: 5 deep changes experts say will turn us away from the climate abyss
From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.Read More
Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a ‘daydream’
Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read…
Europe’s largest meteorite impact crater is pumping out methane and nobody knows why
Methane emissions in Sweden’s Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.Read More
Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors
Europe’s steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe’s heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission – and presents a rescue plan.…
EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium. Read More
Norway’s Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at palace dinner
A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason. Read more…
Dialogue: Impossible – What action movie clichés need to end?
The new Mission: Impossible adventure is heading to Cannes next month, but there’s one line of dialogue in the trailer that worries us… Read More
You’ll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. Read More