Religion
EUROPE
Religion as Tradition: Romania and the CEE Defy Europe’s Secular Turn
On 26 October 2025, Romania completed the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, revealing how religion and politics still intertwine where tradition remains public.
LIFESTYLE
Conversion in Europe: Why Intersex People Still Face Harmful Interventions?
Despite progress, 40% of intersex people in Europe still face harmful conversion practices, violating rights and dignity.
PODCASTS
Exclusive: Behind the Scenes, Somaliland
In Somaliland, Yemenis find refuge and locals reclaim forgotten histories—where flags, ports, and voices all seek recognition.
BUSINESS
Bhutan: Happiness Goes Hydro on the Himalayan Slopes
Hydropower in Bhutan blends renewable energy with Buddhist values, boosting sustainability while facing environmental and economic risks.
WORLD
Thailand: First Southeast Asian Nation to Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage as thousands of couples decide to tie the knot on the first day alone.
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
