A Patchwork of Rates: How VAT Derogations Divide Europe
A new European Commission report reveals the surprising scale of disparities in how EU member states use exceptions to VAT rules.
Louvre and the secret life of Europe’s stolen art
The Louvre heist was framed as a “wound to the French soul,” even though the stolen regalia were prized mostly for their material value. The incident exposed gaps in security and the speed with which political narratives take shape. It also resurfaced questions about the origins of the stones themselves, which came from Asia, Africa, or South America.
The Blue Crab Crisis in Italian Seas
Il granchio blu è ormai una delle specie invasive più temute nei mari italiani, ma c'è ancora un modo per contrastarla?
The EU launches an investigation into Google, accusing it of using online content to train AI.
The European Union has just announced the launch of an investigation into Google's use of online content and YouTube videos to train its AI models.
Energy Drinks: When Are They Too Much?
Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages widely marketed as providing "energy." Their energizing effect is not associated with high energy value, but with the stimulating effect on the body's functions of the biologically active substances, vitamins, and plant extracts included in their composition.
Forgotten at Pride
The streets transform into festive areas during Pride Month as rainbow flags spread throughout the world while queer people proudly take control of public spaces.
The Pursuit of the Impossible is Punished with Melancholy
From the very beginning of our conscious life, the idea of giving meaning, clothed in achievable goals, is all around us. It looks different for everyone, but it is always measurable by its feasibility.
Are we doing Enough? – A Letter to the People Who Care
We should not worry about doing enough, but rather that we are doing something at all.
