Protesters clash with police in Athens over 2023 rail disaster
Anger over the 2023 rail disaster sparked violent clashes in Athens as protesters demanded political accountability. The unrest followed a no-confidence motion, though the government is expected to withstand Friday’s…
Read all about it: UK and Ireland celebrate World Book Day
The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ localised version of the global UNESCO-organized celebration. Read…
Romanian authorities detain six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe
In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bucharest arrested six citizens Wednesday for organising a paramilitary group with Moscow’s support, linked to the expulsion of the Russian military attache to Romania…
Hostages’ families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu
Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives. Read more at Read…
France to continue sharing military intelligence with Ukraine after US freeze
Washington on Wednesday confirmed it had temporarily paused the flow of intelligence to Kyiv on Wednesday, just days after suspending military aid. Read more at Read More
Tilda Swinton’s new role: Curator of exhibition dedicated to British Designer Marianna Kennedy
Fresh from her Golden Bear win at this year’s Berlinale, acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton is taking a break from acting to take on a new role. She will curate an…
‘Serving Kant’ no more: Malta’s Eurovision entry faces censorship over ‘C-word’ controversy
Malta’s Eurovision entry has been ruled inappropriate by the EBU due to its phonetic link to the C-word. But how did the four-letter word go from a medieval medical term…
Maternity leave and sick pay: The best European countries for work-life balance
Europe features seven countries in the world’s top ten spots for work-life balance. Here are the best destinations on the continent. Read More
Coldplay to curate the first ever FIFA World Cup half-time show
FIFA is taking a page out of the NFL’s book by adding a half-time show to the upcoming World Cup final. Read More
Pope Francis resting after another ‘quiet night,’ the Vatican says
The Catholic Church pontiff continues active respiratory and motor physiotherapy, and his prognosis, according to Vatican sources, remains reserved. He has been hospitalised since 14 February. Read More