Europe Analysis: Curbing freedom to stop COVID-19 helps authoritarian regimes The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to the biggest limitations to our freedom since World War II. 25/03/2020
Turkey Turk with terminal cancer 'denied passport to get treatment abroad' A professor with terminal cancer says Turkish authorities have cancelled his passport, stopping him from going abroad for alternative treatment. 15/05/2019
real economy Will I have social security protection if I work elsewhere in EU? Some 17 million EU citizens live in an EU member state other than the one in which they are nationals. But do they enjoy the same social security rights and protection? 06/03/2019
China China's experiment in social engineering holds grim portent for the world What you buy, what you read, where you go, who you talk to; it all counts as credits or penalities in China's vast new monitoring system, and your results can determine your basic freedoms. 02/10/2018
Italy The Primavera turns 50 as Vespa celebrate the scooter that gave the world wings As the sun returns Italy embarks on a year of celebrations of the iconic 1968 model, and in Piaggio's hometown of Pontedera locals celebrate the success of a concept that has made the town wealthy, and Piaggio a market leader. 03/05/2018
United Kingdom Alarm over rise in UK deportations of EU citizens The European Commission says it's looking into the issue. 31/10/2017
USA Scientists complete eight-month Mars mission... on earth The HI-SEAS V mission, run by the University of Hawaii, produced data that should help NASA understand the psychological profile needed for crew members on future long-term missions to Mars. 18/09/2017
United Kingdom 'Visa-free' travel for EU visitors to UK after Brexit British government sources have confirmed plans for temporary visitors to the UK from the EU to face no new restrictions. 17/08/2017
Travel News Half day in Houston Houston, we have a problem… If you’re a NASA fan then welcome to southern hospitality at its finest ! This city is the fourth largest in the United 10/08/2017
brussels bureau Ukraine and EU sign long-awaited visa waiver deal Ukrainian and EU officials have signed a long-awaited visa waiver deal. 17/05/2017
United Kingdom UK could return to blue passports British citizens could be issued with navy blue passports, last printed in the 1980s, following Brexit. 02/04/2017
