Entertainment
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Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More... -
Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More...
Politics
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EU agrees on stricter rules for suspending visa-free travel over security and rights concerns
More flexibility to respond to security threats, “golden passports,” and human rights violationsRead More... -
Macron visits Greenland to show EU support amid U.S. interest
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Greenland on Sunday, delivering a strong message of European solidarity and reaffirming support for the island’s territorial integrity.Read More... -
European foreign ministers poised to increase pressure on Russia
Foreign ministers from major European nations announced on Thursday their readiness to intensify pressure on Russia, potentially through new sanctions targeting the energy and bankingRead More... -
Switzerland sees growth in bureaucracy and public spending
Swiss municipalities are employing more administrative staff than ever before, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Swiss Economic Policy (IWP) at the University of Lucerne.Read More... -
Denmark among EU countries with fewest asylum applications
Denmark continues to rank among the EU nations receiving the lowest number of asylum applications, according to new data from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration.Read More...
News
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Warsaw hosts 2025 World Justice Forum
This week, Warsaw is the meeting ground for hundreds of global advocates for the rule of law, as it hosts the 2025 World Justice Forum. The event, co-organised by Poland's Ministry of Justice,Read More... -
Germany to add 11,000 military personnel by year’s end: Bild
Germany plans to expand its armed forces by 11,000 personnel by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bild on Saturday. Citing government sources, the tabloid said the increase includesRead More... -
Sharp rise in Belgian property prices following tax cuts
House and apartment prices in Belgium have surged, driven by a recent cut in registration fees for property purchases, according to new data released by the Belgian statistics agency Statbel.Read More... -
Dutch residents smoking and drinking less, exercising more, and feeling healthier
People in the Netherlands are making healthier lifestyle choices and increasingly following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, according to the 2024 Health Monitor by StatisticsRead More... -
French financial giants launch European defence investment fund
Four leading French financial institutions have joined forces to launch a new investment fund focused on European defence and security, amid growing momentum across the continent toRead More... -
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport with €2.77 billion Investment
The Flemish government is making a major investment in Brussels Airport, acquiring a 39% stake through its investment arm PMV. This €2.77 billion move makes Flanders the airport’s largestRead More... -
EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More...
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Economics
Consumers can expect to pay 3 to 5 percent more for a beer at a terrace or a sandwich at the station this year. This forecast comes from the FoodService Institute
KOF economists predict a recovery for the Swiss economy starting in the second half of this year. They forecast a 1.2% increase in sport-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024
The Swiss Trade Union Federation announced on Friday that all workers who have completed an apprenticeship should earn at least CHF5,000 ($5,500) per month.
On Thursday, EU member states agreed to significantly increase tariffs on certain agricultural products from Russia and Belarus. The aim is to make imports so costly that they effectively
Home prices for existing owner-occupied properties in April were 7.5 percent higher compared to the same period last year, surpassing the previous peak set in
As part of the 2025-2028 plan for promoting education, research, and innovation, a Swiss parliamentary committee has proposed tripling the fees for foreign students at the
In March, Poland recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9%, the lowest among the 27-member European Union, as reported by the bloc's statistical agency.
Construction of potentially up to 470,000 homes in the Netherlands is in jeopardy, according to experts, due to a recent guideline issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water
The number of individuals in Belgium experiencing prolonged absence from work due to burnout or depression has surged by 43% over the past five years. By the conclusion of 2022,
Preliminary data released on Monday indicated that inflation increased in four key German states in April, hinting at a potential halt to the national downward trend and a slight rebound