Europe today faces a three-fold crisis: a migration crisis straining its borders and asylum systems, a humanitarian crisis born from escalating persecution and violence in Pakistan, and a criminal crisis fueled by powerful transnational smuggling networks. These are not separate phenomena but…
Category: 3. Europe
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Cheap online fake accounts make misinformation a ‘thriving underground market’, study finds
Researchers have mapped how much it costs to set up fake online accounts in every country in the world, as governments and regulators grapple with online misinformation and fraud.
The University of Cambridge on Thursday launched the Cambridge Online Trust and Safety Index (COTSI), a website,…
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Millions live in cold houses in Europe: Where is fuel poverty worst?
Housing is a social right, yet tens of millions of Europeans are forced to live in cold homes.
According to Eurostat, more than 41 million people in the EU are unable to afford to keep their properties adequately warm, amounting to 9.2% of the population. About two-thirds of those in ‘fuel…
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Humanities award for 2025 goes to new cultural centre
It may not be quite as well-known as some prizes but the Prix Avicenne is awarded for outstanding achievements in the humanities and natural sciences.
It also acknowledges projects that contribute to the preservation and promotion of historical and scientific heritage.
Its objective is to…
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UK doubles down on its quantum bet – POLITICO
In contrast, Weidt said the U.K. has failed to move beyond small grants, arguing it needs to become a better customer of its “sovereign” companies or risk ceding “the great quantum computing foundations the U.K. has built over decades … to foreign players.”
“We need to see…
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Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel
ReutersNemo made history by becoming the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision in 2024 The winner of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel’s continued participation in the event.
The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is…
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Wie wir uns verteidigen können – Florence Gaub im Gespräch – POLITICO
Europa muss sich sicherheitspolitisch neu sortieren. Gordon Repinski spricht mit der Politikwissenschaftlerin Florence Gaub darüber, warum die Debatten über europäische Eigenständigkeit seit Jahrzehnten immer wiederkehren und weshalb der aktuelle Moment dennoch eine andere…
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Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds. But there’s a catch
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Vegetarian or vegan diets can be healthy for children, a major new review has found – but they will likely need fortified foods or supplements to get…
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Europe answers back – POLITICO
He’s not even European — yet Donald Trump has topped POLITICO’s annual P28 ranking of the most powerful people who will shape Europe in 2026.
EU Confidential host Sarah Wheaton takes you inside the gala in Brussels — where commissioners, MEPs, diplomats, lobbyists…
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