Regulation
Food & Drink
Oktoberfest: A Festival Without the Fest-ivities
Oktoberfest’s strict new rules on smoking, alcohol, and behavior spark tourist backlash, risking the festival’s traditional charm.
BUSINESS
A New Wave of Bioethics: The Frontiers of Genetic Engineering
In 2025, genetic editing in bioethics blurs the line between therapy and enhancement, sparking ethical debates on humanity’s future.
EUROPE
Ten Years On: Flight 9525 and Aviation Legacy
10 years since Germanwings Flight 9525 and Europe remembers the tragedy that reshaped aviation safety and mental health regulations.
US-China
America First: America’s Great Firewall?
As the U.S. Supreme Court discusses legislation on TikTok, America inches closer to creating its own version of China's internet restrictions.
BUSINESS
EU AI Act: Guiding You Through the First Regulation
The EU AI Act, adopted in 2024, establishes the first comprehensive AI regulatory framework, balancing innovation with online safety.
Popular
Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe
Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.
On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line
Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.
Trafficked Antiquities: Where Southern Europe’s Treasures Actually Go
Global police dismantle a long-running antiquities trafficking network, seizing 3,000 looted artefacts worth over €100 million.
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
