Swiss Alps bar not inspected for five years prior to deadly fire, authorities say
Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations. Read more…
Venezuela’s Machado says she wants to share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump
María Corina Machado said toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a “huge step for humanity, for freedom and human dignity”. Read more at Read More
A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,Read More
Björk calls for Greenland independence as Donald Trump revives annexation threat
“The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram, hitting out at both…
Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own, Orbán said
In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump’s Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. Read more at Read More
Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia’s fuel subsidy cuts
Bolivia sees protests in La Paz after fuel subsidy cuts doubled prices. Workers marched for days as clashes broke out and talks with the government stalled. Read more at Read…
New strike at Paris Louvre Museum leads to partial closure as staff protest over working conditions
The strike initially launched last month was suspended over the festive period, but staff have now voted overwhelmingly to walkout over working conditions leaving the world’s most visited museum partially…
The story of Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites
On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It’s a story that’s been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned…
Museum openings and food festivals: What’s new in Europe that’s worth travelling for in 2026?
From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026. Read More
Thousands celebrate Madrid’s 2026 Three Kings Parade
Spain celebrates its most magical night for children on 5. January with Three Kings tradition and its festive processions, where 2,100 participants, including 250 royal servants, handed out 1,200 kilos…