Voices from Central Asia
A family of welders and the future of skilled work in Kazakhstan
In partnership with MDQ
From a retired instructor to his son and grandson, one family’s journey through welding education highlights why skilled trades remain essential to Kazakhstan’s economy – and why human craftsmanship still matters in an age of automation.
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Ocean
Europe’s Arctic communities fight to stay alive
In partnership with the European Commission
449 people live on Træna, a tiny archipelago forty kilometres from Norway's mainland. This remote Arctic community faces a crisis shared across the region — people are leaving, the climate is changing and centuries-old ways of life are disappearing.
Business
Tech job postings fall across Europe but rise in emerging markets
European countries saw steep declines in tech job postings between early 2020 and late 2025, while several Middle Eastern and emerging economies recorded sharp increases. Globally, postings remain below pre-pandemic levels but are holding up better in emerging markets.
Economy
Bleak data from Britain: Is the UK once again the sick man of Europe?
The label once used to describe the UK’s industrial decline in the 1970s is echoing anew as fresh data show the economy slipping into reverse. A 0.1% contraction in September and weak quarterly growth have revived doubts about Britain’s economic vitality amid global trade headwinds.
