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
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
