Europeans' Stories Young Cypriots push for unity amid decades-long partition Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July. 02/07/2025
East-West Connect How Kazakhstan plans to bring 150,000 foreign students by 2029 In partnership with MDQ Kazakhstan aims to meet the region’s growing demand for higher education by expanding partnerships with global universities and launching new research centres. With new AI programs underway, how are students being supported in entrepreneurship and deep tech development? 01/07/2025
Scenes Watch: The young Canadian robotics team building confidence through code In partnership with Media City Education Manager Samantha Wong mentors a group of young engineers at The STEAM Project in Richmond Hill, Canada. 23/06/2025
Scenes Watch: India’s Formula 4 star on the road to success In partnership with Media City Focused, fearless and fast. Shriya Lohia’s dreams are in overdrive. The 16-year-old wants to be a Formula 1 champion one day. 16/06/2025
Culture news Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence into classrooms In this week’s cultural catch-up, we explore the French government's decision to show schoolchildren Adolescence - the hard-hitting critically acclaimed drama tackling toxic masculinity and social media’s grip on Gen Z. 13/06/2025
Health news Is ADHD skyrocketing among young people? Experts think not The evidence does not suggest that ADHD cases are continuing to climb after years of new diagnoses, researchers said. 05/06/2025
Europe News EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal. 02/06/2025
wellbeing Where in Europe do teens have the best and worst mental health? In the 37 European countries included in a new study, boys are more likely than girls to report good mental health. 22/05/2025
Europeans' Stories Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors? The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction? 14/05/2025
Partner content It’s soooooo fine: Finlandia Vodka and the martini revival Partner content presented by Finlandia Launching across Europe this week, Finlandia Vodka’s new campaign puts the spotlight on alternative drinking moments — no bar counters, no dress codes — just easygoing pleasure, whenever and however it comes. 14/05/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Uzbek students win global award for groundbreaking rainwater project In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet two students from Tashkent’s Presidential School whose award-winning project collects and filters rainwater for communities with limited water access. 13/05/2025
wellbeing Where in the world are people flourishing in all aspects of life? The survey also found that across the globe, young people are not doing as well as expected. 30/04/2025
Europe News EU Commission seeks to bridge generation gap with 'fairness index' As part of its upcoming 2026 Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the European Commission is developing an Index of Intergenerational Solidarity to measure how well countries are protecting the future of younger and future generations. 29/04/2025
The Exchange The power of building early education for all children In partnership with Media City In a world where access to quality education is often unequal, elementary level education emerges as a fundamental human right. It provides children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive. 23/04/2025
Europe in Motion How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans' conversations? Politicians, social media, and traditional media are seen as the central forces that are fracturing society. 17/04/2025
Europe News Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking. 16/04/2025
EU Decoded What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety? Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea? 15/04/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Meet Uzbekistan’s chess prodigy In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this new episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we follow Nodirbek Abdusattorov, a chess grandmaster who balances a demanding competitive career with university studies while aiming for new milestones. 15/04/2025
Green News ‘Heroic’ youth back with new climate lawsuit after European rejection A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation. 09/04/2025
Cult Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts. 07/04/2025