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Food & Drink
Finland: When Prosperity Packs on the Pounds
In Finland, saunas once sweated away stress, now fast food feeds growing waistlines as wealth brings unintended consequences.
BUSINESS
Oman: Rentier State No More
Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.
EUROPE
Universities Pay the Price for Anti-Migration Politics
Politicians celebrate lower student visa numbers while university staff clear out their desks and students wonder if they'll graduate.
EUROPE
Schengen: Freedom of Movement No More?
Schengen under strain: EU faces rising border controls, migration pressures, and terror threats, testing free movement and unity.
Popular
Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire
Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
From Belfast to Gaza: Britain’s Attempt to Export the Good Friday Agreement
Keir Starmer links Britain’s Gaza peace plan to Northern Ireland’s disarmament model, blending technical expertise with symbolic recognition of Palestine.
Europe’s Fragile Outpost: Unrest and Security Challenges in French Guiana
French Guiana faces social unrest, poverty, and military pressure from Venezuela, challenging France and Europe’s strategic presence.
New Browser Race: Ladybird Hits Apple Goal as AI Agents Explode
AI-powered agents from tech giants are redefining browsing with automation and security risks, while the standards-focused Ladybird browser slowly gains ground.
A Corridor of Speed ​​and Defense: New Connection Between Poland and the Baltics
Via Baltica opens from Warsaw to Tallinn, boosting Baltic defense, economic links, and NATO readiness amid Kaliningrad tensions.
