Turkey’s president scraps move to close liberal Bilgi University following outcry
Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey’s fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006.…
Iran says it is charging fees for ‘navigational services’ through Strait of Hormuz
Iran effectively shuttered the crucial waterway in the early days of the war and in mid-April the US responded by imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports. Read more at…
Two 17th-century paintings missing for nearly 100 years recovered after loan
The works were loaned in 1929 for display at the Ibero-American Exhibition in Seville, but were never returned to their owner, the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes de Sevilla. Read…
Pope prays humanity be saved from ‘evil of war’ as Catholic faithful mark Pentecost
The service, which marks the 50th day after Catholic Easter, was celebrated in St Peter’s Basilica in the presence of more than 5,000 worshippers. Read more at Read More
Bad news for Star Wars as ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ becomes lowest box office opening for series
‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’, the Star Wars franchise’s first big screen outing since 2019’s ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, has broken an unfortunate record. It has opened to the…
Young Europeans are putting money into a pension system they don’t trust, study shows
Trust in Europe’s pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare? Read More
‘One ticket, one journey’: can the EU simplify train travel? Take our poll
The European Commission has just announced a proposal to simplify train travel for Europeans. Under the ‘One ticket, one journey, full rights’ initiative, travellers will be able to book multi-leg…
Zelenskyy visits damaged Kyiv sites after Russian missile and drone assault
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited damaged buildings and the Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv after a major Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least two people and wounded dozens.…
Jurassic monsters and piano tuners: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
This week’s highlights include a new album from Paul McCartney, an exhibition highlighting Edvard Munch’s work for a chocolate factory, and a moody twist on Spider-Man starring Nicholas Cage. Read…
Prague Airport named overall winner at Routes Europe 2026 Awards
The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026. Read More