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Scientists hunt dark matter ‘stars’ that mimic black holes

By Jonathan O’Callaghan - This article was originally published in Horizon the EU Research and Innovation Magazine. In 2019, a strange event was observed in the depths of space. Called GW190521, the event...

12 February 2026 · 6 min read

Europe

Milano Cortina 2026: the Winter Olympics so far

Summary: One week into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (6–22 February), the Games have already delivered tight medal races, breakout champions, and a distinctive “spread-out” Italian geography—moving the spotlight...

12 February 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Travelling in Europe: What to Know in 2026

Europe remains one of the world’s easiest regions to explore across borders—especially by rail—but the “simple” trip still depends on smart planning: entry rules, new EU border systems, seat reservations,...

11 February 2026 · 5 min read

Europe

Diversity and Change Are Europe’s Tradition

Europe’s identity is often debated as if it were a fixed inheritance. But Europe’s most enduring tradition is evolution itself: a continent shaped by exchange, reform, and plural societies—now anchored...

11 February 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

40 Years On, Iberia’s EU Story Shapes a New Europe

A European Parliament anniversary video links Spain and Portugal’s 1986 accession to today’s debates on unity, defence and Europe’s global role. A new European Parliament video marking the 40th anniversary...

9 February 2026 · 3 min read

Defense

Von der Leyen: EU “Stood Firm” on Greenland, Backs Ukraine

Commission president links Arctic security, transatlantic ties and a new “prosperity framework” for Kyiv ahead of an EU leaders’ retreat. In a video statement published by the European Commission, President...

9 February 2026 · 3 min read

Europe

EU Moves Against TikTok’s ‘Addictive Design’

Commission’s preliminary findings put infinite scroll, autoplay and notifications under the Digital Services Act spotlight—especially for minors. In a short clip shared on YouTube — “TikTok's Addictive Design Raises Risks...

9 February 2026 · 4 min read