Bulgaria has launched a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply
The country has also just switched its currency to the euro and became part of the Schengen Zone in 2025, making it a great base for travelling around Europe. Read…
US carrying out operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Atlantic, official says
The United States has been chasing the oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1, since it evaded a partial US blockade around Venezuela and thwarted an attempt by the…
Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army closes Kurdish-majority areas
Clashes in Aleppo forced residents to flee Kurdish areas, with at least nine killed. The violence follows stalled talks to merge Kurdish forces into the army. Read more at Read…
‘It used to rain a lot more’: Greece’s Epiphany events highlight concerns about water scarcity
Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.Read More
France says farewell to film star Brigitte Bardot with funeral and public homage in Saint-Tropez
The reclusive French star of the 50s and 60s was buried at her family’s Mediterranean seaside grave following her death aged 91 at her home on 28 December. Read more…
Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack over rhetoric targeting Tehran after Trump threats
Tehran’s military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a “decisive response” to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty.…
From ‘psychedelic’ spiders to European eels: 10 species heading into 2026 on the brink of extinction
Habitat loss, deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade and climate change are pushing these extraordinary species towards extinction.Read More
Ukrainian and US teams tackling ‘most difficult issues’ at Paris peace talks, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy’s new chief of staff said on Wednesday “there are already concrete results” but added that “not all information can be made public.” Read more at Read More
Is Havana next? After Maduro’s removal, Cuba loses an ally and fears economic disaster
The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island’s economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is…
Venezuela’s sovereignty is not negotiable — and France should rearm
The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French…