Is the West a match for China’s defence tech shown Victory Day Parade?
Giulia Carbonaro
World Sleep Day: Get an amazing night’s sleep at these hotels
‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye.
Why is Italy so old?
Declining birth rates and better survival odds for older people have significantly aged Italy’s population, causing economists to worry about the country’s future.
Can the Ukraine war end with a peace deal?
Surveys show Europeans are losing faith in Kyiv’s ability to defeat Moscow's invasion – but some experts claim hopes for a negotiated peace are misguided.
Waiting for 8 years: Will there finally be justice for Giulio Regeni?
Eight years after his death, no arrest has been made for the killing of Italian graduate Giulio Regeni. But the murdered student has hardly been forgotten in his home country, where a new trial has just begun.
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Alcohol sales from Baltics to Russia surge despite Ukraine war
Latvia and Lithuania are accused of acting as middlemen between Western producers of booze and Russia.
Why are European armies struggling to recruit soldiers?
European countries' efforts to strengthen their armies in the face of the increased threat from Russia have clashed against young Europeans' unwillingness to join the armed forces.
Luxembourg City’s begging ban stirs nationwide debate
Critics say Luxembourg City's controversial ban on begging, designed to curb the presence of organised gangs, is neither humane nor legal.
Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage
Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage.
The 10 most popular AI tools - and yes, ChatGPT is still number 1
ChatGPT remains by far the most popular AI tool, trailed by these less-famous but still widely used chatbots, image generators, and writing tools.
Students say AI chatbot 'friend' Replika helped them avoid suicide
A study found that some students struggling with loneliness stopped thinking about suicide after interacting with Replika as a friend and therapist.
Germany wants pro-life activists to stay away from abortion clinics
As the number of pro-life vigils in front of Germany’s family planning centres and clinics grows, the country is trying to prevent these places from becoming the stage of a US-style war for abortion rights.
Blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s with ‘high accuracy’, study finds
A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that blood tests are just as good as more expensive and painful methods of detecting signs of Alzheimer’s.
The online AI detector tools that can help you check content
AI-generated content has seeped into every aspect of our lives. Here are some tools to recognise what’s machine-generated content and what’s human.
Scientists grow ‘mini-placentas’ to learn about pregnancy disorders
The mini organoids could help scientists treat major disorders which start in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Germany lays out ‘exercise scenario’ for a potential NATO-Russia war
The German Ministry of Defence has sketched out a vision of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could spillover into a NATO-wide conflict.
Pro-Palestinian activists hold first protest in Switzerland after ban
On the Global Day of Action for Gaza, protesters in Switzerland called for a permanent ceasefire in the region, accusing the country of being “complicit in genocide” despite its declared neutrality.
Migrant NGO slams Cyprus authorities for not condemning bomb attack
A prominent migrant rights group in Cyprus has bashed the country’s authorities for failing to properly investigate a bomb attack against its offices in Nicosia.
What are the merits of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel will start to be heard this week at the International Court of Justice in The Hague - so what will happen in the court?
Russian propaganda film to be screened in Italy despite backlash
“The Witness”, a Russian propaganda film about the conflict in Ukraine, is touring Italy despite widespread condemnation from members of the public and officials.
Is the Islamic State still a threat to Europe?
Fears of potential terrorist attacks in Europe were rife during the holiday period. But are these worries well founded?
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