Eurovision crisis: Italian state broadcaster calls for Palestinian artist to perform
The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public…
Spain to grant €20 million in compensation to victims of deadly high-speed train crash
The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Read more at Read More
From Finland to Greenland: How cracks are appearing in the future of Arctic ice-breaking
Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.Read More
Berlin honours Levi family with memorial ‘stumbling stone’ plaques
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany. At the same time, anti-semitism in the western European country and across the continent is rising…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’, more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of ‘Bridgerton’, the Venice Carnival and a rumoured drop of Lana Del Rey’s long-awaited…
Rutte faces backlash for telling Europeans to ‘keep on dreaming’ about independence from US security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington’s protection. “You can’t, we can’t,” he said. Read More
Working while studying: Which EU countries have the highest rates and why?
Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so. Read More
Watch the video: Should social media be banned for children?
France is officially at war with social media. And the battle cries are echoing all over Europe. President Emmanuel Macron say children’s minds are “not for sale” and wants a…
ICE agents’ role in Milan-Cortina Olympics sparks criticism in Italy
Citing images of ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city. Read more at…
Scottish vikings march through the streets for Up Helly Aa festivities
Hundreds of vikings in Lerwick celebrated Up Helly Aa with a torchlit procession, ending with the ceremonial burning of a replica longship. Read more at Read More