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EUROPE
Social Capital Lives On: The Story of Germany and Russia
Germany leads EU in Russian e-visas, highlighting strong cultural, academic, and tourism ties despite political tensions.
EUROPE
Mass Protests in Slovakia: Fico’s Friends in the Kremlin
Mass protests erupt in Slovakia as PM Robert Fico's pro-Moscow stance sparks nationwide outrage and EU tensions escalate.
BUSINESS
The Kremlin Manipulates AI to Sway German Vote
Artificial intelligence becomes a propaganda tool as Russia deploys 102 fake websites targeting German voters in the run up to the German election.
EXCLUSIVE
Assad in Exile: A Test for International Justice
National healing must start with justice before any talk of sanctions relief, reconstruction, and pluralism.
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
