New “Air Silk Road” from China to Europe – opportunity or threat?
Hundreds of cargo flights from China to Europe are stirring controversy due to the risk of forced labor in Xinjiang. Experts warn that the development of the “Air Silk Road” places Europe in a difficult position, caught between trade and ethics.
What is the European Media Freedom Act?
The European Media Freedom Act, in force since August 8, 2025, is the EU’s first binding regulation to protect media independence and pluralism. It guarantees access to independent content, safeguards journalistic sources, increases ownership transparency, restricts surveillance, and strengthens the EU’s ability to act against media concentration.
The Game of Thrones at Mount Sinai: confiscations, courtrooms, and clerical chaos
The world’s oldest active Christian monastery faces simultaneous legal expropriation and internal revolt. A May 2025 Egyptian court ruling reclassified the Monastery’s property as state-owned, sparking diplomatic tensions with Greece. Meanwhile, a faction of monks attempted to oust Archbishop Damianos, exposing a deep rift within the cloistered community.
Fix it, don’t ditch it: how the EU’s new labels could change the way you buy tech
A new EU label is turning smartphones and tablets into smarter choices—not just for you, but for the planet too.
Borderless Europe? Not anymore! Why Schengen is functionally broken in 2025
After 40 years of open borders, passport controls are quietly returning inside the EU’s Schengen Area. Since late 2024 and going into 2025 a growing number of Schengen countries have quietly reinstalled checkpoints at once-open borders.
Energy poverty: the thermostat of inequality in Greece
Amid a relentless heatwave, Greece in 2025 confronts a silent crisis: energy poverty. Cool air has become a privilege, and the most vulnerable pay the highest price. As temperatures soar past 44°C, inequality doesn’t sweat — it burns.
300 protesters block Israeli ship as EU tensions rise; Kallas warns of consequences
A Greek port protest exposes EU–Israel tensions, prompting new debates on sanctions, Palestine recognition, and a potential migration crisis.
The EU at a crossroads: can it deliver on migration reform in time?
With one year left to fully implement the Migration and Asylum Pact, the EU still faces key hurdles. Can it build a fairer, more unified system — and do it in time?
