All Europe
- Scallop wars: British and French fishers separated by a shared livelihood
The Brexit deal has pitted fishers in Britain and France against one another. But they are striving for the same thing: to save their communities.
- First LookNew certificate will decide who can travel in Europe this summer
As travel restrictions lighten across Europe, lawmakers have endorsed a vaccination certificate to make international trips easier for individuals who have been vaccinated in efforts to ensure the tourism industry will bounce back this summer.
- What should matter most for getting into college? In the UK, more than a score.
U.S. schools have increasingly dropped test requirements for college applicants. The U.K. offers an example of how that debate has looked overseas.
- First LookAustrians push for action amid rise in violence against women
Following a series of high-profile killings of women in Austria, activists are focusing on the enforcement of domestic violence laws and stemming a rise in sexist language. For some, the current discussion represents a possible turning point for more decisive action.
- Denmark evicts ‘ghetto’ residents to integrate them. Will it help?
Denmark is using mandatory relocation of “non-Western” residents out of their homes in so-called ghettos in order to socially integrate them.
- First LookEU embraces 'digital barriers' to deter migrants
Armed with new tech tools, European authorities are fortifying their shores against illegal immigration. Human rights groups say the emerging technology will make it even harder for refugees fleeing wars and extreme hardship to find safety.
- First LookIn misguided equality attempt, Spain issues skin-colored stamps
Spain’s postal service was trying to highlight racial inequality with a new collection of skin-colored stamps – the darker the tone, the cheaper the stamp. The result? Outrage at the organization’s perceived insensitivity to racial issues.
- First LookThe story behind a young journalist's arrest in Belarus
Last Sunday, Raman Pratasevich was detained by the Belarusian government after his flight was intercepted in Belarusian airspace. Who is Mr. Pratasevich, and why does the authoritarian government see him as such a threat?
- How to topple ‘Europe’s last dictator’? Belarus activist journalists take aim.
Poland-based online publisher Nexta has been one of the main sources of information in Belarus about the crackdown by President Alexander Lukashenko.
- British Indians dig deep to help homeland fight pandemic
India’s diaspora communities are raising money for pandemic relief back home. British Indians are joining the battle to help India cope with COVID-19.
- First LookBelarus opposition figure detained as airline jet is forced to land
Belarus authorities detained journalist Roman Protasevich, who had been aboard a Ryanair-operated passenger plane flying from Athens to Lithuania.
- First LookVaccine makers pledge more than 1 billion doses to less wealthy nations
Companies promised to deliver more than 1.3 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines, at cost, to low- and middle-income countries this year.
- First LookArchitects gather to solve: How can a divided world dwell in peace?
The 17th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale, opens this weekend. Exhibits will look at the role of designed spaces in climate change, political polarization, increasing inequalities, and population displacement.
- Why is Denmark trying to send Syrians back to their war-torn country?
Denmark’s asylum policies prioritize return over integration. But that can be life-threatening when the country one must return to is Syria.
- ‘No longer just the white man.’ Can French literature make room for new voices?
French publishers are starting to open up to a greater diversity of new voices, including second-generation French writers.
- First LookCafes, croissants, Mona Lisa: France is feeling more like itself
The French government slowly began lifting lockdown restrictions Wednesday, allowing patrons to enjoy cafes, restaurants, and museums. “[T]here’s no reason why we can’t continue moving forward,” said President Emmanuel Macron.
- First LookWhy Spain is suddenly dealing with an African migrant surge
In just two days, 8,000 migrants, including an estimated 2,000 minors, have crossed the border into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Northern Africa. That’s nearly four times the number that made the same trip last year. Why now, and what are the implications?
- FocusEqual pay for equal work in Europe? The key may be transparency.
Equal pay for equal work may become a reality in Europe, as the European Union’s new leader advocates wage transparency to bolster gender equality.
- First LookDutch exhibit grapples with nation's historical links to slavery
A new exhibit titled “Slavery” at a museum in Amsterdam takes an unflinching look at Dutch involvement in the international slave trade. Many European countries are owning up to the brutality of their colonial past in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Women’s pro soccer goes big-time in England. Why now?
With world-class talent and a national broadcasting deal, women’s professional soccer seems set to be widely embraced by English society.