What is COP30, why does it matter and who will be at this year’s UN climate talks?
The annual climate conference will take place in Belem, Brazil, from 10 November to 21 November.Read More
Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three
The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan…
Precious antique Egyptian vase found in Pompeii ‘street food’ area
The discovery in the so-called ‘street food’ area of the ancient city of Vesuvius is evidence of its links with Eastern cultural and religious communities at lower-middle levels of society.…
Viral video of crying Ukrainian soldier sent to front lines is fake
Videos of a crying Ukrainian “conscript” have flooded European social media networks, particularly in Germany and Hungary, this week. The clip, however, appears to be created with help from Sora,…
From plov to fine dining: Uzbekistan’s push for global culinary recognition
At Gastro Forum 2025 in Tashkent, local and international chefs discussed service, training, and the digital tools shaping Central Asia’s growing restaurant industry. Read More
2025 is on track to be among the three warmest years on record, Copernicus data finds
Copernicus says the findings reflect the “accelerating pace of climate change”.Read More
UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda 25 years on
On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes. Read…
Billions at stake: Chancellor Merz backs European patriotism for steel
If German steel production moves abroad, researchers warn this could result in a loss of up to €50 billion per year in value added. Read more at Read More
Brussels confused, candidate countries frustrated : Is EU enlargement still possible?
Climate dodging, money laundering & EU enlargement momentum – catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast Read More
Trump-Orbán: Russian oil imports, Ukraine war on the table in ‘high-stakes’ visit to Washington
The two leaders are aligned politically but Washington has criticized Hungary for importing Russian energy even as rest of Europe unplugs from Moscow. Visit could see Hungary could striking LNG…