Europe in Motion Small but mighty: Which tiny tech hubs are powering Europe's growth? The continent thrives on smaller ecosystems that punch above their weight, with a great concentration of tech innovation and infrastructure in a tiny territory. Which European cities are driving tech and what sets them apart? 28/05/2026
Health news Heat may bring chikungunya virus to Europe, study warns As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns. 27/05/2026
Health news Why do nearly four in 10 nurses want to leave the profession A study in Spain reveals that job insecurity, excessive workload and perceptions of poor care quality are the main reasons nurses want to quit the profession. The phenomenon also reflects a structural trend across Europe. 26/05/2026
Earth News Heat dome vs heatwave: What’s behind Europe’s blistering temperatures? “What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster. 25/05/2026
Health news STIs hit record levels in Europe: what’s driving the rise? Bacterial sexually transmitted infections have been rising across Europe for a decade, reaching record levels, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 21/05/2026
The Cube No, the US hasn't announced a total withdrawal of troops from Europe Amid real reports of the US scaling back its military presence in European countries, there are also false claims that Washington is removing the entirety of its personnel from the continent. 21/05/2026
Health news Where do Europeans wait longest for new medicines? Access to new medicines still varies sharply across Europe, with waits ranging from months to more than three years, according to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations. 20/05/2026
Health news Should Europe screen airport passengers for Ebola? As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures? 19/05/2026
Economy Could Central Asia help Europe address labour shortage concerns? European labour shortages and legal migration systems were central topics at the Tashkent International Migration Forum, where officials came together for discussions and solutions. 19/05/2026
Europe in Motion Hantavirus: How prepared is Europe for new health threats? Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will it be enough? 18/05/2026
Partner content Europe’s short-term rental rules are changing: we need to get them right Partner content presented by Airbnb Airbnb welcomes the new EU short‑term rental data rules, urges clear, harmonised implementation, and warns blanket curbs could hurt tourism and jobs. 18/05/2026
Europe News Indian PM Modi begins tour of Europe in the Netherlands Modi's European tour includes a Sunday stop in Sweden, where he will meet Ursula von der Leyen, and will conclude in Italy on May 20 with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 16/05/2026
Made in Europe Satellite swarms made in Europe set the standard in Earth observation EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none. 15/05/2026
Culture news What happened when Poland's most famous Donald met George Clooney When Donald Tusk met George and Amal Clooney this week during the ImpactCEE'26 conference in Poznan the moment swiftly went viral as the Polish leader ingratiated himself with the Hollywood star. 15/05/2026
No Comment "Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s. 14/05/2026
Health news Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition The French passenger with hantavirus is in critical condition in a hospital in Paris. The WHO says there is currently no sign of a larger outbreak, though more cases may still emerge given the virus's long incubation period. 13/05/2026