European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 106 people across 14 countries. Read more
The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands? Read more
Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters. Read more
Urban populations continue to surge worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges. So which European cities stand out for quality of life in 2026? Read more
The EU is swamped with cheap parcels imported from Chinese e-commerce giants. Products from SHEIN, Temu and the like have been benefitting from a tax loophole that will soon be axed by the EU. Read more
Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay the price for digital sovereignty?
New research has found that almost half of Europeans believe travel is the most effective way to start new personal relationships, with shared experiences, time away from routine and a greater openness to others helping turn trips into lasting bonds. Read more
One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties. Here's a link to the full article: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/23/millions-have-spare-rooms-as-europes-housing-crisis-grows-which-countries-lead
The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.
A new analysis found that Europe’s growing use of heat pumps reduced LNG imports and saved an estimated €9.7 billion in energy import costs in 2025.
Polling from Pew Research shows favourable views of the EU have increased since Brexit, even as national polling indicates support for some eurosceptic parties is at a high.
UK politics has seen such rapid prime minister turnover since Brexit that a sound engineer nicknamed “Hot Podium Guy” — the man who rolls out the Downing Street lectern for major announcements — has become a weirdly consistent internet celebrity for showing up at every resignation. As memes and “thirst” posts go viral, people joke he’s the only figure in British politics with real staying power.