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LIFESTYLE
Tourists Under Fire: Europe’s North-South Economic Divide Alight
From Barcelona to Naplea, protests against tourists expose how single-sector dependence is strangling southern European communities.
EUROPE
Russia Bunkers Down in Libya, European Assets on the Line
Just 1,000 kilometers from Italy, Russia is quietly building its next front against Europe while Brussels remains fixated on Ukraine's endless war.
BUSINESS
All Bets on Addis: Europe’s Reset in Africa
Abiy Ahmed's European tour signals Ethiopia's rise as a stabilising force in East Africa and a key strategic partner for Europe.
EUROPE
A Tug of War: One Island and Two Visions
Cyprus seeks NATO membership, but Turkish tensions and historical divisions pose challenges on the island. U.S. cooperation strengthens its strategic position.
EUROPE
Investment in Southern Europe’s Rural TownsÂ
Southern Europe’s ghost villages, with their cultural heritage and natural beauty, are drawing investor interest as hubs for sustainable tourism and revitalisation, but challenges like bureaucracy and preserving historical integrity underscore the need for eco-conscious development.
Popular
A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar
Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.
From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush
As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.
IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?
As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.
Iran Crisis Puts Ireland on the Sharp End
As oil stops flowing, Ireland's crisis warns that trade-led states are now on the global front line.
How the Iran Ceasefire is Realigning the Gulf and Europe
US-Iran ceasefire, GCC stability, Brent oil drop, and Lebanon escalation reshape Gulf strategy and global energy markets.
