Energy
EUROPE
A Love Hate Relationship: Bratislava and Kyiv
Relations between former close allies, Slovakia and Ukraine, continue to sour amidst the repercussions of the Ukraine war.
BUSINESS
A Balancing Act: Serbia Strengthens Ties with China
Serbia continues to balance relations between Beijing and Brussels as the EU fears Chinese influence may jeopardise future accession plans in the Balkans.
BUSINESS
Trump of Arabia: Deepening Ties with the GCC
President Trump's ties with the GCC are set to reach new heights as he looks to expand economic partnerships, on AI, energy, and real estate, whilst expanding the Abraham Accords.
BUSINESS
Pay Your Respects: A Swedish Nuclear Graveyard
Sweden pioneers long-term nuclear safety with a vault built to protect future generations for millennia.
BUSINESS
Energy Bridge Across the Adriatic
A trilateral agreement between Italy, the UAE, and Albania reaffirms the opportunities for growth through renewables across borders for Europe.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
