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Environment / 2 weeks ago
How safe is it to walk alone at night in Europe?
At a time when travel is booming again and Europe is navigating political shifts and economic pressures, the question currently on people's minds is: How safe do people feel walking alone at night? At a time when travel is booming again and Europe is navigating political shifts and economic pressures, the question currently on people's minds is: How safe do people feel walking alone at night? Recent protests in France, rising cost-of-living pressures, and renewed security concerns across the UK have influenced how residents perceive their neighbourhoods after dark. At the same time, ongoing instability from the Russia–Ukraine war continues to reshape how Eastern Europeans think about safety in their own communities.
Politics / 3 weeks ago
Global party systems and what they mean for today’s politics
While many countries embrace multiparty competition, others remain under dominant or single-party systems that shape governance and democracy in distinct ways. While many countries embrace multiparty competition, others remain under dominant or single-party systems that shape governance and democracy in distinct ways. According to Britannica, party systems are broadly categorised as two-party, multiparty, or single-party, depending not only on the number of parties but also on how effectively they compete for control and share power.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
The silent tug-of-war between the clock and the sun in Europe
In Europe, time zones are meant to align daily life with the sun’s rhythm, but in reality, many countries run on a social clock that’s out of sync with their geographical position. A new map shows exactly how well (or badly) nations match their time zones to their natural solar time: some tick in near-perfect alignment (marked in dark green), while others live in what feels like a parallel timeline (shaded brown).
Culture / 4 weeks ago
Europe’s grading systems reveal as much about culture as they do about scores
Across Europe, the marks on one's report card say far more than "good" or "bad" — they’re steeped in national traditions, educational philosophies and the challenges of translating achievement across borders. From numeric scales of 0–20 in France to 1–5 in Austria, and 12-point systems in Ukraine, the continent’s grading landscape is vast and varied.
Maps / 4 weeks ago
A look at Europe’s many linguistic versions of London
A new linguistic map by The World in Maps shows how the name “London” changes across Europe. While English speakers know it simply as London, its name takes different forms depending on the language. In France, Spain, and Portugal, it appears as Londres. In Italy and Romania, it becomes Londra. Across Poland and Czechia, it’s Londyn and Londýn, while in Finland it’s Lontoo. Greek speakers use Λονδίνο, and in Welsh, the city is known as Llundain.
Environment / 6 weeks ago
Muslims in Europe are having more children than non-Muslims
Across Europe, birth rates tell a changing story. According to new findings from the Pew Research Center, Muslim families are having more children on average than non-Muslims, a pattern that is reshaping the region’s population dynamics. From 2015 to 2020, Muslim women in countries like Finland recorded an average of 3.1 children per woman, compared to 1.7 among non-Muslims.
World / 7 weeks ago
Africa leads the world in population growth as Europe shrinks
The world’s population is still growing, but not evenly. According to the World Population Review, Africa is adding about 32.4 million people every year, making it the fastest-growing continent on Earth. Asia follows closely, increasing by around 29.5 million people per year. In contrast, Europe’s population is shrinking, losing nearly one million people annually.
