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As Estonia turns 100, a new embrace of its Russian speakersEstonia's relationship with its Russian-speaking population, who arrived after WWII, has long been strained. But spurred by tensions with Russia, the country is making efforts to better integrate and acknowledge the minority group.
First LookEuropean migration to UK slows as Brexit transition nearsMigration into Britain from Europe has reached its lowest point since 2013, indicating Brexit has changed the dynamics of immigration into the country. But Brexit is not the only reason behind the turn in the migration and employment numbers.
With elections imminent, Italy pulls out the stops to fight fake newsThe issue of fake news – bufale, in Italian – has dominated concerns in Italy ahead of the March 4 parliamentary elections. The government, in partnership with companies like Facebook, has launched several projects to fight back.
Before Russia's 'troll farm' turned to US, it had a more domestic focusThough the outfit indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller may now be most famous for targeting US audiences, its original purpose was to sway Russians on domestic issues. And it was well covered by the Russian media.
First LookBalkan nations increasingly feel effects of 'brain drain'Unemployment, low wages, and lack of opportunity are driving thousands of young and educated adults out of Balkan nations, placing countries on uneven footing. The inability to retain youth has led to increasingly older and less educated populations.
First LookUK unveils software to fight extremism onlineThe British government targeted online propaganda and fake news Tuesday with the release of new monitoring technology. The development contributes to mounting pressure on social media companies to further regulate what users see on their platforms.
In atomized Britain, a collective push to tackle lonelinessBritons are more prone to social isolation than other Europeans, and researchers say the cost for society in lost productivity and poor health is rising. A new minister of loneliness is tasked with finding solutions.
In Russia, a grass-roots bid to expose Stalin's ‘Great Terror’The nascent movement mirrors efforts in many countries – Japan, Germany, Rwanda, and the United States, to name a few – to confront elements of a dark past.
With Holocaust law, Poland imperils reconciliation with its pastThe new law, which makes blaming Poland for Nazi war crimes a criminal offense, is meant to correct a common error about Polish involvement in the Holocaust. But it also threatens growing introspection into what role Poles did have in the genocide.
Upcoming elections in Italy overshadowed by rising racism, anti-SemitismIn recent years, racism and anti-Semitism has grown in Italy. Anti-immigrant rhetoric, which many believe has encouraged and worsened violence across the country, is playing a crucial role in the upcoming elections.
US policy doc hints at 'limited' nuclear arms use, alarming RussiansRussians read a new Pentagon policy document as allowing the use of nuclear weapons outside the bounds of 'mutually assured destruction' – a change to decades of nuclear arms philosophy that makes US-Russia relations more uncertain.
Can foreign policy be feminist? Sweden says yes.Gender equality isn't just a domestic issue, according to Stockholm. It's an ideal that countries can help implement around the world – but not without wrinkles. Part 5 of Reaching for Equity: a global series on gender and power.
First LookEastern Europe embraces automation to bolster shrinking workforceDeclining populations in Eastern Europe, coupled with more attractive job opportunities in the West, have many companies looking to fill jobs from a new employee base: robots.
First LookItalians use unsold food to feed hungry, cut food wasteAt open-air markets, some Italians are collecting and distributing leftover food to those in need. These initiatives – in a country renowned for its food and markets – are part of Italy's push to cut back on food waste.
FocusRussia's media scene: not just a state affairDespite Western preconceptions of a Soviet-like puppet media, the Russian news landscape is quite diverse, with outlets public and private, big and small. But government influence remains a critical concern.
First LookUkrainian electronic register shames fathers into paying for child supportDubbed the 'wall of shame,' Ukraine has implemented an electronic register identifying fathers who haven't paid child support. The list strips those on the register of certain privileges such as keeping their driving license and traveling abroad.
The ExplainerBriefing: Is Macron set to finally smooth Franco-African relations?For decades, French presidents have promised to end the special business and political relationship known as 'Françafrique,' which has allowed France to exercise outsize influence on the continent – to African dictators' benefit. Macron may finally change that.
As Macron looks to control migration, line between economic migrants, refugees blursThe French president is under fire at home for adopting an immigration policy that critics say shirks the human rights he has espoused. But implementation of that policy may be difficult, as once-distinct definitions of migrant increasingly overlap.
Is running against Putin pointless? Why some candidates say no.There is no doubt that Vladimir Putin will win a fourth term in Russia's presidential election on March 18. But despite the Kremlin's orchestration of the proceedings, the race provides also-rans with opportunities to shape Russia's path.
First LookBBC denies female staff claims of unequal payBBC is being rocked with allegations of unequal pay based on gender bias. A slow internal process has hindered review of complaints of unequal pay from 170 female staff members. Lawmakers are due to hear evidence on the issue on Wednesday.
