Member states falling short of Digital Decade goals, shows latest European Commission report
The EU is falling short of meeting its 2030 digital targets, particularly in connectivity and digital skills, states the European Commission’s latest report on the State of the Digital Decade,…
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé strikes deal to buy own football club
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé to become one of Europe’s youngest club owners as he buys a majority stake in Ligue 2 side Caen in a €20 million deal. The…
Mainstream parties need radical centrism — not populist mimicry
The success of national populist parties across Europe may have less to do with their appeal than the continued lack of renewal among the political mainstream. Daniel Sachs is chair…
North Macedonia already exports nearly 4 times more wine than Bulgaria
Years ago, Bulgaria was one of the biggest producers of wine in the world, but now it has been losing its position for almost 2 decades. This is the main…
The leadership of Mount Athos requested additional information from the police about the action against “Esphigmen”
The Greek police have sent a letter to the Holy Kinotis (the community of representatives of the 20 Athos monasteries that make up the leadership of Mount Athos) asking for…
Two French MEPs in legal fight after clash over human rights appointment
François-Xavier Bellamy and Rima Hassan are filing legal complaints against each other. A war of words between French Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) François-Xavier Bellamy and Rima Hassan –…
The chronic disease that’s surprisingly common among most Olympic athletes
An extra challenge for many elite sportsmen and women at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Handling a chronic lung disease. The Olympic Games spotlight the world’s most breathtaking athletic achievements –…
American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike became a household name for all the wrong reasons on Friday (19 July), after a botched software update caused havoc around the world. The company’s stock fell more than 11% on Friday after an outage disrupted operations across multiple industries – shutting down public services, halting flights and forcing some broadcasters off the air.
CrowdStrike – which previously reached a market cap of about $83 billion – is among the most popular cybersecurity providers in the world, with close to 30,000 subscribers globally. The…
Trump’s cryptocurrency endorsement: Upcoming challenges for Europe
Bitcoin experienced a further surge following former US President Donald Trump’s keynote address in support of cryptocurrencies. This development may reignite concerns about the European Union’s regulations over the controversial…
2024 Rule of Law Report: EU better equipped to face rule of law challenges
The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report which monitors significant developments and takes stock of the rule of law situation in all EU countries. It shows…