2026 promises to be an exciting year for space missions. From the ‘year of the Moon’ to discovering ‘the history of the entire solar system,’ here is what to look out for.
Category: 3. Europe
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The Moon, Mercury and the magnetosphere: Top 5 space missions to watch in 2026
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The elections that will shape Europe in 2026
2025 proved to be a pivotal year for high-stakes elections across the European Union.
Romania found itself at the centre of coordinated foreign interference campaigns on social media, while Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk failed to consolidate his party’s position against…
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Deadliest climate disasters of 2025 revealed as experts warn women and the poorest ‘hit the hardest’
This year’s extreme weather has hit marginalised groups the hardest, as experts call for an “urgent” transition away from fossil fuels.
A new impact report from World Weather Attribution (WWA) analyses 22 climate-fuelled disasters from the last 12 months, warning that heat-trapping…
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Europe is training more doctors than ever – yet patients struggle to access one
Every year, thousands of students begin and complete their medical studies in Europe, yet healthcare workforce shortages persist across the continent.
In 2023, more than 66,000 doctors graduated in the European Union, equivalent to an estimated 15 graduates per 100,000 inhabitants, according…
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What will joining the Eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy?
The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the Eurozone in 2018.
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Holiday market spending surges across Europe: Which cities saw the biggest increases?
With festive decorations and bright adornments, wooden chalets and the smell of mulled wine, Europe’s holiday markets draw millions of visitors each winter.
People go to enjoy the atmosphere, meet friends, and spend on food, drinks and gifts. Some visitors are drawn to high-adrenaline…
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Euer Feedback und ein Ausblick auf 2026 von Gordon – POLITICO
Der Berlin Playbook Podcast verabschiedet das Jahr 2025 mit einer Feedback-Folge. Gordon blickt zurück auf ein intensives politisches Jahr und nach vorn auf das, was 2026 bringt. Grundlage sind eure Hörer-Kommentare und Emails: Lob, Kritik, Anregungen und Fragen zum Podcast,…
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How the EU’s stack of health files was a big win for industry – POLITICO
On Dec. 16 the Commission published its Biotech Act and Safe Hearts Plan, which landed just days after a long-awaited update of the pharmaceutical legislation. Taken together, they seek to incentivize industries to innovate and do business in Europe, improve access to medicines, and tackle…
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Russia puts nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on ‘combat duty’ in Belarus – POLITICO
Talks between Washington and Kyiv on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine have reached a crucial stage, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss peace terms. Zelenskyy reported that Trump had offered Ukraine 15 years of security…
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Britain’s teens are getting the vote — so we asked them what they really think – POLITICO
Hanh said she is seeing more anti-immigration messages on social media, such as “why are you in my country, get out,” she said. “Then that’s being dragged into school by students who are seeing this … it’s coming into school environment, which is not good for learning.”
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