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Europe

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

Europe

Shadow AI Is the New Shadow IT in Europe’s Workplaces

Security leaders are shifting from “ban it” to “govern it” as unsanctioned AI use spreads across teams and tools. Employees are bringing generative AI into daily work faster than most…

8 February 2026 · 6 min read

Christianity

Canonization of 16 Romanian Saints Held in Bucharest

On February 6, the general glorification (later, local glorifications will be held in the dioceses on the day of their memory) of 16 Romanian saints took place in the Patriarchal…

8 February 2026 · 5 min read

Environment

Europe ‘Overheated and Underprepared’, EEA Survey Finds

Overheated and underprepared: European survey finds citizens concerned about heat and ability to cope with climate change A Europe-wide poll of 27,000 people suggests heat is already a household issue—and…

8 February 2026 · 6 min read

Europe

Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having the right research systems in place every day, so that new knowledge can…

5 February 2026 · 7 min read