Surrounded by the EU: Why neutral Switzerland is investing heavily in drones
Traditionally neutral Switzerland is ramping up defence spending in response to new threats such as drones, missiles and cyberattacks, focusing on air defence and closer cooperation with European partners. Read…
Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid
After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the…
As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?
The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the…
Lisbon tops global study of the world’s most livable cities for expats
As more people move abroad for work, lifestyle and flexibility, a new ranking has revealed the best cities for expats to actually live in. The study factors in everything from…
Woman dies after falling into uncovered maintenance hole in New York City
A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell. Read more at Read More
After over a year of tit-for-tat, the US and China could slash sky-high tariffs
After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but…
Tehran’s tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on
Iran’s 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home…
Botero sold his first work for two packs of cigarettes: now up for auction in Bogotá
‘La Plegaria’ (1949), the watercolour Fernando Botero swapped for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is being auctioned in Bogotá with over 120 works by Latin American artists.…
Von der Leyen calls for completing the European single market in EU parliament address
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called for completing the European single market by cutting red tape, boosting the digital transition, and maintaining social inclusion. But she also warned that…
Want to climb Africa’s highest mountain? Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe is about to get easier
Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June. Read More