Baltics
Ukraine War
Wildberries: A Script for Two Wars?
As Ukraine’s drones raze Russian warehouses and explosives appear at German runways, the Kremlin seems to be adopting Tehran’s economic warfare tactics.
BUSINESS
Zelenskyy Reshuffles Cabinet and Peace Hovers
Ukraine's cabinet reshuffle, a Belarusian apology and a Baltic opening to Beijing hint at ebbing tension, though Europe keeps arming for a longer fight.
EUROPE
Lithuania’s Parliamentary Cat: Lawmakers Weaponise Absurdity Against Power
Lithuania’s feline veto stunt masks serious moves to weaken public broadcaster LRT, as protests erupt over media independence.
EUROPE
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 public.
EUROPE
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.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
