Consider Anca Gheorghe, a 23-year-old Roma woman from Romania. She attended a poorly resourced school with unqualified teachers and faced unfair discrimination, leaving her with limited opportunities. Left with virtually no other options, she joined an EU-funded vocational program to train as a hairdresser, hoping for financial independence. Yet, there are already enough hairdressers in … Read more
Europe’s energy system is entering a period of radical change. The net-zero transition will require a significant overhaul of our infrastructure and our supply chains, right when geopolitical tensions are forcing the continent to find new sources of oil and gas and develop new networks of energy collaboration with allies. In this special podcast episode … Read more
While women travelling the world on their own is no new thing, a report from Booking.com revealed a whopping 54 per cent of women travellers were looking to embrace solo travel in 2024. A separate report in 2023 from Road Scholar, which offers educational travel for older adults, said 85 per cent of the company’s … Read more
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Running is an appealing exercise for a reason. It doesn’t need much equipment, is convenient for people and improves overall health. However, truth be told, it can be hard for some people, especially those with injuries or compromised health. Researchers in Denmark claim to have created an innovative new pill that replicates the benefits and … Read more
A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists but its remote location and fragile environment – which make it a unique destination – also pose challenges. “The effects of global heating are at their most pronounced in the Arctic,” says Michael Hall, a professor and tourism expert at the University of … Read more
“Right now, the race for the White House is too close for comfort,” the statement said. “We call on Jill Stein to withdraw from the race, and endorse Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States.” But with the election just days away — voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 — and … Read more
STROLLING down Hans Jensens Stræd, my thumb is permanently poised to snap another (slightly intrusive) photo of a local’s front door. With its colourful buildings and cottage-core window boxes, this fairy-tale street in Odense is what dreams are made of. 5 Find your happy ending at Hans’ Hans Christian Andersen Hus If it weren’t for … Read more
This Scandinavian city is one of the best in Europe to visit in winter – and its cobblestone streets and charm will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a winter wonderland. Aarhus in Denmark is known for the unique way it blends the old with the new and its fascinating architecture can’t be … Read more
Volodymyr Zelensky has just four months. That’s the time left until U.S. President Joe Biden leaves office. After that, who knows what’s going to happen. And that means uncomfortable questions for the EU, too. This week’s edition of EU Confidential tracks the Ukrainian president’s recent journey to the U.S. We start off in Kyiv, where … Read more
The Ukrainian president will then travel to Washington for meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill, where he is expected to reveal more details of his so-called victory plan. Frederiksen says she’s keen to hear more about Zelenskyy’s plan, noting that “none of us in Europe have asked for war.” And she cautioned … Read more
