Germany Aims to Enlist 40,000 Teens Annually in Push to be Europe’s Strongest Army

Germany intends to significantly expand its armed forces with plans to enlist up to 40,000 teenagers annually for voluntary military service by 2031. The draft bill, set for cabinet review by late August, will offer competitive pay and flexible terms to …

Four new models of Norton Motorcycles to launch in UK, India, and Europe by summer of 2026

TVS’ acquisition and revival of Norton Motorcycles and ownership of Swiss e-bike companies like SEMG and EGO Movement indicate the auto major’s push towards premiumisation and global ambition.  The India entry of TVS Motor-owned iconic British brand Norton …

How Sweden Became the First in Western Europe to Recognize Palestine State

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sweden became the first country in Western Europe to officially recognize Palestinian statehood. The decision made in 2014 is part of the long history of Palestinian diplomatic efforts to gain global recognition. As quoted from Al …

Travel: Bratislava, the quiet charmer of Central Europe

On an early summer morning, Bratislava is still grey but not gloomy. Clusters of clouds are scattered across a pale sky. The sun is a hint behind them, throwing a halo around its immediate vicinity. A burst of overnight rain has washed everything squeaky …

Orban offers Ukraine 'strategic cooperation,' claims EU accession would 'drag the war' into Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on July 25 that Budapest proposes "strategic cooperation" with Ukraine instead of full European Union integration, arguing that Kyiv's accession would drag the war into the heart of Europe. "EU …

POLL: Is Trump right that illegal migration is ruining Europe?

The Etias scheme is coming and UK travellers will have to pay €20 visit Europe

15 The new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) visa-waiver system for British travellers (and other nationals of third countries) wishing to visit Europe is due to be rolled out in the last quarter of 2026.  The cost of the visa …

Trump faces Jeffrey Epstein questions amid trip to Europe

Europe’s best micro hotels

They say good things come in small packages, an adage we reckon is especially true of hotels. Some of the best micro hotels in Europe are enough to confirm it. There is something immensely reassuring about visiting a tiny boutique that feels more like …

I went to the Canadian-style safari resort in Europe with American bison and new restaurants

IN my best David Attenborough voice, I whisper: “The majestic bison, shaggy giants of the plains, thunder across the fields in their hundreds.” It’s baking hot and I’m rumbling along dusty tracks in an old army truck, my eyes peeled for the large animals. …