Mediterranean
EUROPE
Greece’s Olympic Ghosts Haunt a New Generation of Host Nations
Photographers capture the sight of weeds growing through the stands of Athens' Olympic volleyball arena last year, images that quickly went viral.
EUROPE
Farage Vs Robinson: Drawing the Line Between Populism and Extremism
Nigel Farage distances Reform UK from Tommy Robinson, balancing voter appeal, funding needs, and risks of extremist ties.
EUROPE
Greece’s €1.6 Billion Bet: Can Money Solve the Demographic Crisis?
Greece faces a demographic crisis with population set to drop to 8m by 2050; a €1.6bn plan aims to boost births and lure back emigrants.
EUROPE
Lebanon Teeters on Default: Europe Opts Out of Pushing Disarmament
Lebanon faces $11bn recovery costs, looming default, and stalled IMF bailout as France and the EU weigh aid against real reform demands.
BUSINESS
Tiran and Sanafir: Islands at the Heart of Red Sea Security
The Suez Canal and Red Sea routes face crises from Houthi attacks and island disputes, threatening global trade, oil transit, and Egypt’s economy.
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
