Controversy in Italy as politician proposes law to give babies their mothers’ surnames
This is not the first time the debate has surfaced in Italy, with a 2022 judgement from Italy’s Constitutional Court ruling it unconstitutional to automatically assign a baby their father’s…
Toxic water and a sickening stench: How pig-rearing has turned this Spanish town into ‘a dungheap’
Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby livestock operations.Read More
Greenland’s Inuit are reclaiming their spiritual heritage after centuries of suppression
As US Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Greenland, shaman Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq is part of a movement reclaiming Inuit traditions once suppressed by colonial rule. Through spiritual healing…
Erdoğan accuses Turkey’s opposition of wrecking economy as protests continue
Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as the biggest challenger to Erdoğan’s 22-year rule, to be politically motivated. Read More
Ryanair launches ‘Prime’ subscription service for frequent travellers. Is it worth it?
While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly – which is bad news for the planet. Read More
Heavy rain triggers landslides and wall collapse in Dubrovnik
Landslides and a wall collapse in Dubrovnik-Neretva County on Wednesday caused vehicle damage and traffic disruptions, including reduced lanes on the Adriatic Highway near Dubac. Read more at Read More
Berghain? More Berg-nein: Study probes the logic behind Berlin club door policies
A recently published study sheds light on the logic behind the tricky door policy of Berlin’s clubs – especially Berghain. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
From drunk driving to skipping the seatbelt: Which EU country has the most reckless drivers?
A new study reveals alarming data on the state of driving in Latvia, Austria, and Greece. Read More
Europe challenged to step up as China’s solar boom powers record renewable energy growth
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be “Europe’s economic engine-room”.Read More
Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after he was attacked and detained
The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of ‘No Other Land’, Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released. Read More