Mia Skillern
Mia Skillern is a UC Berkeley alumna with a background in Italian Studies. She is a Barcelona-based writer covering culture, language, and politics with a focus on the Mediterranean. A contributor to The Daily Euro Times, she also collaborates with NGOs as a freelance writer to drive social impact through research and storytelling.
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EUROPE
The Balkans on Edge: Dodik Conviction and Rising Separatist Rhetoric
The secessionist actions of Milorad Dodik threaten Bosnia’s stability, risking EU membership, and regional peace amid growing tensions.
EUROPE
The Madrid Atocha Bombings: The Dark Truth, Twenty-One Years Later
Spain marks 21 years since the Madrid Atocha train bombings, remembering 192 victims and the attack's lasting impact on politics and security.
EUROPE
Meloni Vows to Fight Against Femicide
Italy's new femicide law sparks debate on gender violence, with critics urging deeper cultural and systemic change beyond punishment.
BUSINESS
Starlink vs. Eutelsat: The Spaghetti Western of European Telecom
Elon Musk's €1.5bn Starlink deal in Italy sparks security concerns, political debates, and a European push for satellite independence.
BUSINESS
ReArming Europe: The Billion Dollar Plan to Self-Suffiency
EU launches ReArm Europe, a €800bn defense plan to boost self-sufficiency amid rising threats and uncertain U.S. military support.
Popular
The Balkans on Edge: Dodik Conviction and Rising Separatist Rhetoric
The secessionist actions of Milorad Dodik threaten Bosnia’s stability, risking EU membership, and regional peace amid growing tensions.
The Art of Deception: European Art Forgery Mafia Exposed
Italian police dismantle a €200M art forgery ring, seizing 2,100 fakes of Banksy, Warhol, and Picasso in a pan-European crackdown.
The Madrid Atocha Bombings: The Dark Truth, Twenty-One Years Later
Spain marks 21 years since the Madrid Atocha train bombings, remembering 192 victims and the attack's lasting impact on politics and security.
Italy Steps into the Light as Digital Currencies Catch On
Italy is set to launch its digital currency by 2025-2026, aiming to modernise payments, combat tax evasion, and boost financial innovation.
U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
As Washington reclaims F-35 gear from Türkiye, fears grow that America's prized fighter jets come with a hidden kill switch only the Pentagon controls.
