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Five Key Lessons from the US Midterms and What They Mean for Europe
The Democrats not only made significant gains in Tuesday's midterm elections but also took control of both chambers of Congress. Here are five insights that can be drawn from this…
Thousands of horses caught up in Europe-wide trafficking scheme
Europol has supported a major operation against a criminal network suspected of trafficking horses across Europe using falsified documents and manipulated microchips…
EU moves to give cities greater power to curb Airbnb and second-home purchases
The European Commission will propose new housing rules that would give national and local authorities clearer rules for restricting short-term holiday rentals…
European Heritage Days 2026 highlight cultural heritage across Europe
European Heritage Days 2026 has begun, with cultural events planned across more than 50 European countries from September through early October. This…
Iceland weighs its European future
Gylfi Geirsson and Sigurbjorn Svavarsson cut British fishing trawl wires and dodged Royal Navy frigates on board small Icelandic coastguard vessels 50…
Portugal Approves Ban on Face Coverings in Public Places
Portugal's President António Jose Seguro has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim…
Espresso Prices in Italy Jump Nearly 25% in Five Years, Study Finds
A cup of espresso at an Italian bar now costs nearly a quarter more than it did five years ago, according to…
Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences…
Italy sees 35% rise in non-EU workers since 2019
The number of non-EU nationals employed in Italy increased by more than 35% between 2019 and 2025 and now represents about one-seventh…
Expert warns Albanian organised crime has expanded across Europe
Albanian organised crime groups have significantly expanded their presence across Europe in recent years and, according to anti-mafia researcher Professor Vincenzo Musacchio,…