Europeans think US is ‘necessary partner’ not ‘ally’, study finds
A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) shows that Europeans no longer see the US as an ‘ally’, and revealed a broad variety of opinions on the…
‘Choices need to be made’: EU Commission to propose simpler, more focused long-term budget
“The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34). Read More
NATO allies need to spend ‘considerably’ more to deter a Russian attack in coming years: Rutte
NATO allies are currently negotiating an upward revision to the defence spending target, despite several countries failing to reach the current 2% of GDP threshold. Read More
Austrian trade and industry bodies call for root-and-branch review of Green Deal laws
The head of Austria’s chamber of commerce, leading conservative politician Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, has called on the EU executive to roll back a swathe of Green Deal regulations in its ongoing…
How the rise of regenerative travel is changing Thailand’s elephant tourism for the better
Travel is evolving into a force for good as more and more people choose regenerative tourism. Read More
Paris, Istanbul, Madrid: Which European airports are finally exceeding pre-Covid passenger levels?
2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 – growing 7.4 per cent on 2023 Read More
Air purifiers, masks and staying indoors: How to reduce your risk from air pollution
Nearly the entire world is exposed to air at some point that doesn’t meet the strict standards set by the World Health Organization.Read More
Four Russian nationals behind 8Base ransomware arrested, says Europol
A complex international operation involving 14 coordinated law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of four Russian nationals behind the 8Base ransomware group. Read more at Read More
The sustainable flower industry is blossoming in the face of climate change
Climate change is a thorn in the side of the European cut flower industry, but sustainability uptake is growing.Read More
UK to deny citizenship to migrants who arrive via dangerous routes
The Labour government wants to clamp down on illegal migration amid concerns about the rising popularity of the right-wing Reform UK party. Read more at Read More