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A substantial majority of Europeans are rallying behind the idea of digital travel documents, recognizing their potential to streamline border procedures, enhance security, and simplify travel within and outside the Schengen area, according to a recent survey.

In 2023, the financial situation for many Europeans continues to be a cause for concern. A recent survey reveals that more than half of Europeans (55%) believe that their purchasing power has declined over the past three years, with countries like Greece (64%), Serbia (63%), and France (60%) feeling the impact most acutely.

Around 1.1 million years ago, a substantial cooling of the climate in southern Europe led to the extinction of early human populations on the continent, according to a recent study led by researchers from UCL. The findings, published in the journal Science, reveal the existence of previously unknown extreme glacial conditions during that period, driving the climate to levels unsuitable for archaic humans and ultimately causing their disappearance from the continent.

UNICEF has reported that half of all children in Europe and Central Asia, totalling 92 million, are exposed to high heat wave frequency, posing serious risks to their health and education. This is double the global average of 1 in 4 children exposed to high heat wave frequency. The region must urgently invest in mitigation and adaptation measures to protect children from the adverse effects of climate change.

Direct selling in Europe is predominantly driven by women, with an impressive 85% of direct sellers being female, said a survey by IPSOS

The Cerberus heat wave intensifies across southern Europe, with temperatures soaring and surpassing records. Discover the causes, impacts, and the urgent need for climate change adaptation in the face of increasingly frequent and severe heat waves.

Imports of arms by European states increased by 47 per cent in almost ten years, while the global level of international arms...

Despite Europe being one of the wealthiest regions in the world, one in four children are at the risk of poverty, according...

Among the prisoners in Europe, one in  three suffer from mental health disorders, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Liz Truss served just 49 days as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In 2022, the United Kingdom had three Prime...