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The European Weapons Fuelling Sudan’s RSF

From Europe's factories to Sudan’s front lines, arms bypass a 30-year embargo, landing in the hands of the RSF without sufficient reporting.

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.

Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture

On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.

“Return Without Compromise?”: 19 EU Countries and Norway Demand the Return of Afghans

19 EU countries and Norway urge urgent return of Afghans without residence permits amid security, migration, and Taliban concerns.

The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution

The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.

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Spain’s Street Paradox: Clean Reputation, Dirty Reality

New data from Spanish cities shows rising complaints about dog waste in public spaces despite record sanitation spending, creating a gap between the country's self-image and daily reality.

The European Weapons Fuelling Sudan’s RSF

From Europe's factories to Sudan’s front lines, arms bypass a 30-year embargo, landing in the hands of the RSF without sufficient reporting.

Lifelines as Targets: Moscow’s Playbook for Strangling Ukraine

From Polish railways to Black Sea tankers, Russia is waging a covert war of sabotage across Europe, aiming to strangle the essential lifelines sustaining Ukraine.

Roman Roads Remapped: Europe Finds Old Connections in New Lines

New digital maps of Roman roads show how closely Europe, North Africa and the Middle East were once connected, challenging modern ideas of borders and distance.

Can Digitalisation Protect Art Without Replacing It? Europe’s New Cultural Challenge

Europe is designing a new cultural strategy for the digital age, yet its challenge remains simple: how to protect heritage without letting technology redefine it.