Art

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.

Virtual Art: Is AI-Generated Art ‘Real Art’?

The rise of AI in the art world sparks debate over its role as a creative tool and a disruptor. Ultimately, AI is a part of our everyday lives now although how and when we use it should be transparent.

Second Renaissance: Arabic Calligraphy Takes the European Art Scene

Arabic calligraphy is undergoing a renaissance in Europe, blending tradition with modernism to explore themes of identity and culture, gaining recognition in galleries, urban spaces, and global art movements.

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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making

Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.

Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line

Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.

Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.

Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit

A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?

EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop

EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.