EUROPE
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5 ways to help the environment while on vacation
The Week Recommends An afternoon of planting trees could be the best part of your trip
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Labour's Brexit conundrum
The Explainer Keir Starmer backs 'twin track' strategy of building closer security ties with EU while ruling out single market, customs union and free movement
By The Week UK Published
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The issue of women and conscription
Under the radar Ukraine military adviser hints at widening draft to women, as other countries weigh defence options amid global insecurity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the EU undermines its climate goals with animal farming subsidies
Under the radar Bloc's agricultural policy incentivises carbon-intensive animal farming over growing crops, despite aims to be carbon-neutral
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Best night trains in Europe
The Week Recommends Growing in popularity, sleepers offer the perfect combination of travel and accommodation in one
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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6 fabulous hotels to visit in April
The Week Recommends Stay at a zoo in Sydney, or meet vortex hunters in Sedona
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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How happy is Finland really?
Today's Big Question Nordic nation tops global happiness survey for seventh year in a row with 'focus on contentment over joy'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine's unconventional approach to reconstruction
Under the radar Digitally savvy nation uses popular app to file compensation claims, access funds and rebuild destroyed homes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Germany's transportation industry grinds to a halt as workers strike
The Explainer The country's railways and airports are both at a standstill as union members walk off the job
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will Finland's new president shape its relationship with NATO?
Today's Big Question The country's new head of state has said there needs to be a 'more European NATO'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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When Tucker met Vladimir: did we learn anything about Putin's thinking?
Today's Big Question Kremlin leader accused Boris Johnson of sabotaging Ukraine peace deal, insisted Russian defeat was impossible but denied plan to expand war into 'global conflict'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Rome's Colossus of Constantine
Why everyone's talking about British artist digitally reconstructs original from remaining fragments to create new statue of Roman emperor
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why Europe's farmers are protesting
The Explainer Grievances over living expenses, taxes and regulations have come to a head
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2023
In Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
In Depth