“Heritage Passport”

French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard announced the launch of the "Heritage Passport" (pass patrimoine), a single pass that will allow year-long access…

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Espresso prepared using ultrasound

Preparing a classic espresso is traditionally associated with the passage of boiling water under high pressure through finely ground coffee - a…

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Council of Europe Sets New Benchmark on Mental Health Autonomy — But Tensions with UN Disability Treaty Persist

The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers adopted on 17 June 2026 a new Recommendation on respect for autonomy in mental healthcare…

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EU-US Tariff Deal Reaches Final Approval

Brussels locks in tariff cuts while keeping safeguards for European producers The Council of the European Union gave final approval on Thursday,…

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Growing platelets on silk to keep blood supplies flowing

Every day, hospitals rely on platelet transfusions to stop bleeding, support cancer treatment and help patients recover from surgery and serious illness.…

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Environment

Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans significantly decreased in 2025 | Press releases

Press releasePublished 25 Jun 2026ImageMichael Fousert on UnsplashAverage carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA).  The reductions…

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Argentina: The Troubling Pattern of Fernando Arrigo
Prosecutor Fernando Arrigo
EU Ministers Back Pension Shake-Up
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Norway Row Into the Knockouts

Haaland’s double sends a smaller European football nation back into World Cup relevance Norway are through to the World Cup round of 32 after a 3-2…

France Heatwave Turns Deadly

Red alerts widen as officials warn of record heat, drowning risks and pressure on public services France is facing a…

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What Causes Democratic Backsliding?

What causes democratic backsliding? A clear analysis of the political, economic and institutional pressures that erode rights and accountability.

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Croatia Hold Their Nerve

Croatia Hold Their Nerve

Budimir's winner keeps a fragile World Cup campaign alive on Modric's landmark night Croatia's 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto was not a grand statement, but it was…

EU Turns China Trade Pressure Into New Policy Tool

After weeks of warnings over industrial dependence, Brussels is now preparing a diversification instrument backed by EU leaders The European…

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CAP Talks Put Europe’s Farm Future on the Table

Ministers meet in Luxembourg as farm incomes, young farmers, climate action and EU budget politics collide EU agriculture ministers will…

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Ireland Pushes EU Savings Deal Into Reach

Ireland Pushes EU Savings Deal Into Reach

Dublin says capital market integration can move this year, but supervision, trust and small-economy concerns still shape the talks Ireland has signalled that it wants to use its…

Human Rights

More Human Rights news

The Rudnev Case in Argentina: A Gravely Ill Man Caught in a Judicial Storm

A sick detainee struggles to survive while prosecutors push a line of action that raises questions far beyond one courtroom.…

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Magyar’s Brussels Debut Reframes Hungary’s EU Role

Budapest's new tone eases pressure inside the EU, but Ukraine accession and democratic repair remain unresolved Hungary's new prime minister,…

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EU Moves to Tighten Child Abuse Laws

EU Moves to Tighten Child Abuse Laws

Provisional deal targets AI-generated abuse material, sextortion and delayed access to justice for survivors The European Union has reached a provisional deal to strengthen criminal law against child…

Moldova Summit Puts EU Accession Promises on the Table

Brussels meeting will measure reform progress, resilience and the practical meaning of enlargement The European Union’s second summit with Moldova…

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Brexit Opinion Shift Reopens Europe Question

New polling suggests public attitudes on both sides of the Channel are moving faster than official politics Ten years after…

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Starmer Resigns as UK Faces New Turmoil

Starmer Resigns as UK Faces New Turmoil

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down, opening another period of political uncertainty in the United Kingdom less than two years after Labour’s…

Edinburgh Attacks Put Anti-Muslim Hate in Focus

Five men were injured as counter-terrorism officers joined the investigation into violent incidents across the Scottish capital A man has…

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A New Teaching on Sophia, the Wisdom of God (2)

By Saint Seraphim (Sobolev) Chapter Thirteen. The Designation of Sophia as an Eternally United Being, Temporally Uniting All That Is…

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Heat Pumps Cut Into Europe’s Gas Exposure

New market figures show clean heating is becoming an energy-security issue as well as a climate policy choice Europe’s heat…

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UN Warns EU Over New Returns Law

Volker Türk says faster deportation rules must remain consistent with human rights and refugee law The United Nations human rights…

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What to Do If… in Europe

More What to Do If… in Europe news

What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe

The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…

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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe

You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen,…

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