European food prices under the microscope: surprising differences across the continent
Food prices in Europe can be surprising—what costs a fortune in one city can be bought for a fraction of the price in another. Differences can be as much as several dozen percent, and some capitals turn out to be cheaper than you might expect.
How much does free education cost in Romania
Romanian parents spend nearly 10,000 RON per year on average for tutoring, after-school programs and school materials, according to a 2024 survey by Save the Children Romania.
The European confrontation with Palestine
In late July, Europe showed rare signs of breaking from the inertia that has long defined its stance on the Palestinian question. The recognition of a Palestinian state by G7 leaders, the first pressures on Israel, mark a rare window for political realignment. Whether this turn becomes a coherent strategy or fades into symbolism remains to be seen.
The Aegean marine parks or the cartography of sovereignty
Marine parks emerge as geopolitical instruments, where Greece and Turkey cloak territorial claims in the language of environmental protection, turning conservation into cartography.
Blooded minerals of the green transition
Cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo powers the global green transition, yet its path runs through Chinese refineries, locking Europe into dependence. Behind every battery lies displacement, pollution, and human rights abuses. Without fair local investment and ethical supply chains, the “green” transition risks becoming a new form of colonial exploitation.
The rationality of far-right irrationalism: how the AfD is reinventing the far-right
Germany’s far-right AfD is undergoing a strategic makeover — not by renouncing its ideology, but by repackaging it in parliamentary politeness. Inspired by Trump-style polarization, it reframes the battle as one between “common sense” conservatism and a radical left elite. Behind the façade lies a deeper threat: the erosion of postwar democratic consensus.
Smart Water, Bright Minds: the startup that rewrites conservation
A group of students from Magoula General High School turned a classroom idea into WaterLoop, an award-winning startup that recycles grey water and detects leaks in real time, cutting consumption by up to 50% without changing daily habits.
What do young people think about military investments in Europe and current war scenarios?
Young people do not appear to be critical of the increase in military spending in Europe: one in four young people see the increase as a potential source of new career opportunities in the sector.
