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Women Leading the Way in EU Master’s and PhD Programs

Women are taking the lead in higher education across the EU, making up nearly 60% of master’s students and almost half of PhD candidates. While female students dominate fields like education, health, and social sciences, they remain underrepresented in tech and engineering.

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Trying to Go Green? The EU Might Be Chopping Down Forests to Do It

High stakes: Europe’s growing addiction to illegal drugs despite crackdown

Infograph: How Romanian teens use Tik-Tok

Chinese “Artificial Sun” – A Path Toward Clean, Inexhaustible Renewable Energy

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Rising prices and climate change fuel concerns for Europe’s youth

Rising living costs, climate change, and job opportunities are the top concerns for young Europeans, according to a new Eurobarometer survey. The poll, released Monday, also found that social media...

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Human smuggling like pizza delivery. Telegram — a haven for dealers and terrorists?

The paper-plane logo of the Telegram app is no longer just a familiar sight on the smartphones of Russians, Ukrainians, or Kazakhs. For some, it’s a space to chat with friends or follow their favorite influencers. For others, it’s a place to buy drugs—or even sabotage a weapons shipment to Ukraine.

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Beyond the Headline: Navigating the False News Minefield

In today’s world, figuring out whether a news article - or even just a social media post - is real or false has become incredibly tough.

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Support programmes for rural youth: helping them follow their dreams

Is the European Commission too dependent on Microsoft?

The European Commission's heavy reliance on U.S. tech giant Microsoft is raising growing concerns about data security and digital sovereignty. Could open-source software be the way forward? Some EU leaders think so - but making that leap will require bold decisions and deeper European cooperation.

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Raul “doesn’t waste time” on TikTok: A student from Maramureș wins four national olympiads

How long-term forecasting could help us tackle droughts

Harnessing soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence

A dog-like robot developed by Cluj Technical University pioneers 3D scanning of archaeological sites