Religion as Tradition: Romania and the CEE Defy Europe’s Secular Turn
On 26 October 2025, Romania completed the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, revealing how religion and politics still intertwine where tradition remains...
Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture
On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy....
Dievturība: Latvia Rekindles Europe’s Forgotten Faiths
Latvia legally recognises Dievturība, a pre-Christian pagan faith, marking a historic step for religion and cultural heritage in Europe....
The Case of a Missing Picasso: Europe’s Art World and the Fragility of Trust
A Picasso vanished between Madrid and Granada in October, exposing how Europe's art world still depends on fragile systems of paper logs and human trust....
Lebanon Deserves Headlines for Its Wonders, Not Wars
Ancient temples in Lebanon, from Baalbek to Byblos, stand as timeless symbols of beauty, resilience, and cultural heritage....
Yazd, Iran: Where Wind, Clay, and Faith Endure
Tehran opens a metro station named for the Virgin Mary in Yazd. Another city in Iran takes quieter, deeper steps toward preservation....
María Branyas Morera: The Quiet Lessons of a Long Life
Spain’s oldest citizen, María Branyas Morera, lived to 117—witnessing Europe’s wars, rebirth, and the quiet dignity of endurance across three centuries....
Spain’s War on Clocks: Time to End This Twice-Yearly Ritual?
When millions wake up groggy and out of sync every March and October, something is clearly off with the simple act of telling time....
Spain’s Digital Nomads: The Paradox of Remote Working
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa has drawn over 22,000 remote workers since 2023, boosting cities like Málaga and Valencia—but rising rents reveal the cost of this...
The Louvre Robbed of Its Royal Past
Thieves Disguised as Staff Steal Empress Joséphine’s Jewels from the Louvre in Daring Daylight Heist...
