Dissatisfaction with democracy brewing in parts of Europe, global study findsIn a slim majority of the EU countries surveyed (eight out of 15), improving healthcare emerged as the number-one priority. Tackling poverty is also seen as a high concern in several countries, topping the list in four of the 15 member states surveyed.
‘I feel more connected with humanity’: the club where phones are banned – and visitors pay for the privilegeYou’ll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlands’ Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes – and are there lessons for the rest of the world?
German politician attacked in library as violence spreadsA Berlin senator and former mayor of the German capital has been attacked by a man in a local library in the latest of a spate of assaults on German politicians.
Stormy Daniels Tells a Story of Sex With Trump as He Listens in DisgustThe porn star at the center of the former president’s criminal trial testified about their encounter at a celebrity golf tournament in 2006, a meeting that could shape American history.
Why clubbers are raving about Germany’s cross-country Techno TrainWith DJs, bouncers and bars, the Nuremberg train offers a complete clubbing experience for hundreds of ‘clubbers’– and some lovely views of the Bavarian countryside …
‘A fun, progressive and playful airline’: Meet the new CEO of Iceland’s low-cost Play AirlinesPlay Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.
Three men behind India’s bid to become an economic superpowerThe South Asian country is poised to become a 21st-century economic powerhouse, offering a real alternative to China for investors hunting for growth and manufacturers looking to reduce risks in their supply chains.
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