The story of Izidor: raised in the “orphanages of horror”, he became a film hero and author
Starved, beaten, and deemed “incurable,” Izidor Ruckel spent 11 years in a communist orphanage in Sighet, Romania. Today, his film is screened in Transylvania, serving as a lesson in empathy for the parents and children who listen to his story.
The true cost of Paris 2024: billions over budget
The cost of organizing the Games in Paris has exceeded the original estimates by billions of euros. The French Court of Auditors reveals who spent public money and what it was spent on.
Democracy on the edge: young Europeans are losing faith
Young Europeans are rethinking democracy – and not always in a good way. A new survey reveals surprising trends in trust, political views, and the quiet rise of authoritarian temptations across the continent.
Europe Is (Almost) Green: The EU Edges Closer to Its 2030 Climate Goals
The European Union is getting closer to hitting its 2030 climate targets – but will it get there in time?
Bouldering: A dual pathway to mental resilience and entrepreneurial success
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening on Europe’s climbing walls. More and more young people are swapping the gym floor for bouldering mats, lacing up their climbing shoes, and discovering that this gravity-defying sport isn’t just about brute strength.
Girls in Crisis: The Growing Mental Health Divide Among Teens
Young people across Europe are facing a growing mental health challenge. Recent research reveals worrying differences between boys and girls, as well as between countries. For the first time, the ESPAD study looked not only at substance use but also at how teenagers feel mentally and emotionally.
The European Degree of the Future: Will a Common Academic Label Reshape Universities in the EU?
Europe is dreaming bigger when it comes to education. But how close are we to a truly united academic space?
Will the European Union force us to save water? A new strategy
The European Union has adopted a new water resilience strategy aimed at addressing the growing problems of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change.
