Europe
Cyprus Gears Up for EU Council Presidency
Renovated state premises, a €25 million upgrade programme and a new digital platform mark the final phase of preparations ahead of Cyprus’s EU Presidency in January 2026.
NIKI LAOU
Journalist with a background in Sociology, Shipping and Business. Focuses on global affairs, social issues and investigative reporting. Looks into underreported angles, traces voices and influence, and brings a research-led, multidisciplinary lens to the story.
Europe
EU Officials Took Steps That Benefited Tobacco Giant Abroad, Documents Reveal
Undisclosed meetings raise questions over compliance with global tobacco treaty
SOCIAL LENS
‘Admin Nights’ Become Gen Z’s New Way of Hanging Out
From errands to spreadsheets, young adults are turning life maintenance into a social ritual
POLITICS
Trump’s Support Splits Europe’s Far Right
Diverging strategies in Berlin and Paris underscore deep political calculations ahead of 2026-27 elections
GLOBE
Australia Enforces Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Global First
Tech platforms ordered to deactivate millions of accounts as government cites mental health concerns and risks of online harm
