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EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
The European Commission is stepping up efforts to secure Europe’s technological independence, awarding a major cloud services tender...
Read More... Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
Belgium has long projected itself as a global advocate for human rights, but a new report suggests that its actions do not always match...
Read More... Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
A large majority of Poles remain actively engaged in charitable efforts, with new data showing that 85% participated in at least one...
Read More... Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
Former president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner in Bulgaria’s latest parliamentary election, securing a decisive mandate...
Read More... EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
The European Union’s labour market reached a new milestone in 2025, with employment climbing to its highest level in over a decade....
Read More... EU greenlights €411 million boost for Croatia’s development bank to drive sustainable growth
EU greenlights €411 million boost for Croatia’s development bank to drive sustainable growth
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Read More... Switzerland leads global race for AI talent density in 2026, strengthening its innovation edge
Switzerland leads global race for AI talent density in 2026, strengthening its innovation edge
Switzerland has secured the top global position for artificial intelligence talent density, according to the latest 2026 AI Index published...
Read More... EU launches Mediterranean Action Plan to boost cooperation, security, and sustainable growth
EU launches Mediterranean Action Plan to boost cooperation, security, and sustainable growth
The European Commission has unveiled the first wave of initiatives under its ambitious Pact for the Mediterranean, presenting an Action...
Read More... Dutch public backs social media ban for under-15s amid rising safety concerns
Dutch public backs social media ban for under-15s amid rising safety concerns
A strong majority of people in the Netherlands support banning social media access for children under the age of 15, reflecting growing...
Read More... Bulgaria heads to the polls amid surge of pro-Russian disinformation
Bulgaria heads to the polls amid surge of pro-Russian disinformation
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More... -
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More... -
World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More... -
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More... -
Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
The European Commission is stepping up efforts to secure Europe’s technological independence, awarding a major cloud services tender...
Read More... Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
Belgium has long projected itself as a global advocate for human rights, but a new report suggests that its actions do not always match...
Read More... Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
A large majority of Poles remain actively engaged in charitable efforts, with new data showing that 85% participated in at least one...
Read More... Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
Former president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner in Bulgaria’s latest parliamentary election, securing a decisive mandate...
Read More... EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
The European Union’s labour market reached a new milestone in 2025, with employment climbing to its highest level in over a decade....
Read More... EU greenlights €411 million boost for Croatia’s development bank to drive sustainable growth
EU greenlights €411 million boost for Croatia’s development bank to drive sustainable growth
The European Commission has approved a €411 million capital injection by the Croatian government into Hrvatska Banka za Obnovu i Razvitak...
Read More... Switzerland leads global race for AI talent density in 2026, strengthening its innovation edge
Switzerland leads global race for AI talent density in 2026, strengthening its innovation edge
Switzerland has secured the top global position for artificial intelligence talent density, according to the latest 2026 AI Index published...
Read More... EU launches Mediterranean Action Plan to boost cooperation, security, and sustainable growth
EU launches Mediterranean Action Plan to boost cooperation, security, and sustainable growth
The European Commission has unveiled the first wave of initiatives under its ambitious Pact for the Mediterranean, presenting an Action...
Read More... Dutch public backs social media ban for under-15s amid rising safety concerns
Dutch public backs social media ban for under-15s amid rising safety concerns
A strong majority of people in the Netherlands support banning social media access for children under the age of 15, reflecting growing...
Read More... Bulgaria heads to the polls amid surge of pro-Russian disinformation
Bulgaria heads to the polls amid surge of pro-Russian disinformation
As Bulgaria prepares for yet another parliamentary election this Sunday, the country finds itself grappling not only with political instability...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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