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Fico and Stubb: War Fatigue Finds a Political Voice

Russia's war in Ukraine keeps unsettling budgets, alliances and tempers across Europe, confirming how unevenly the continent shares its collective fear.

Poland’s Catholic Football Pilgrimage: Unity, Faith and a Hard Line on Migration

At a Marian shrine where football supporters gather to pray, a presidential call for “Poland without illegal immigrants” turned a devotional event into a political stage.

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.

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Greece Café Buzz: Locals Cannot Foot the Bill

Greece’s economy sells leisure to the world, yet the EU’s highest share of residents cannot afford it.

Guilfoyle Gets the Boot: Greece Eyes Washington’s Judgment

Kimberly Guilfoyle is out, but the questions she raised about Washington’s respect for Athens are staying.

Canada: Unity Can Become a European Energy Concern

Provincial upheavals in Canada complicate Europe's diplomatic courtship as hydrocarbons become pressing for energy-starved Brussels.

Spyware Ads and Weak Passwords Share One Back Door

A spyware ad and a weak password sound worlds apart, yet both attacks arrived through someone nobody was watching.

Macron and Merz Hold the EU Budget Lock

Negotiations over Brussels' seven-year spending plan have deadlocked on enormous reductions, but a bilateral bargain could finally unlock agreement.