Epiphany is celebrated on 6 January: a religious festivity that, as often happens, has also developed its own profane declination over time. Just as the birth of Jesus, on 25 December, was later joined by the figure of Father Christmas, in the case of the liturgical feast at the beginning of…
Category: 3. Europe
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Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 1 January 2026, Cyprus took over the presidency of the Council of the EU.
The presidency rotates among EU countries every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the consistency of the EU’s work.
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Eurostat 2026 release calendar out now
The new year is here, and you can now browse the 2026 Eurostat release calendar to stay up to date with all our forthcoming releases.
You will find Eurostat’s scheduled data releases, Euro indicators, news articles, publications, data visualisations, Statistics Explained articles,
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Museum openings and food festivals: What’s new in Europe that’s worth travelling for in 2026?
Iconic monuments and famous attractions mean some destinations have perennial appeal.
But with overtourism as problematic as ever, 2026 is a good year to consider places you might have previously overlooked.
An easy way to put these places on your radar is to look for new openings,…
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Video. Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan’s Shimane Prefecture
Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake on Tuesday morning, though authorities quickly ruled out any tsunami risk. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 6.2 quake struck eastern Shimane Prefecture on Honshu island’s…
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Commission extends SATA and TAP state aid divestment conditions deadlines
The European Commission has extended the deadlines for SATA and TAP to complete the divestments of assets that were conditions for restructuring aid granted by the Portuguese government.
Upon Portugal’s request, the Commission agreed to an extension until 31 December 2026 of the deadline for…
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UK productivity puzzle: Zombie firms fail, but jobs remain scarce
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The current UK government, in power since 2024, has crafted its political mission around a guiding goal: Growth.
After inheriting an economy constrained…
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Meet Oto: The robot concierge welcoming guests at an AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas hotel is putting artificial intelligence front and centre with Oto, a humanoid robot concierge that greets guests and offers local recommendations.
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New study shows how the body’s internal clock could influence risk of dementia
People with less robust and more irregular internal clocks could have an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
The research, published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that disrupted circadian rhythms are associated with…
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Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative on ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties'
On 5 January, the European Commission registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’.
The initiative invites the Commission to ‘devise a European model of ethical governance based on transparency, integrity…
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