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The UK Parliament is discussing a new euthanasia law. The law aims to allow people with less than six months to live to have access to assisted suicide in England and Wales, if agreed to by two doctors and a judge. Up until now, assisted suicide has been against the law, punishable by a prison sentence up to 14 years.

In the UK, 73% of people are in favour of the right to assisted dying.

The right to die law in the UK

John Malkovich’s premiere of "Arms and the Man" in Bulgaria ignited nationalist outrage. Extremists accused the play of ridiculing the country's heroes and stormed the Ivan Vazov National Theatre where it was being shown. In a politically-unstable Bulgaria, the arts are facing growing threats from far-right groups. 

A play directed by John Malkovich and performed in Sofia enraged Bulgarian nationalists, who called it an insult to the country.

Bulgarian Nationalists Riled by National Theatre Performance

World famous for its artistic freedom, budget cuts in the German capital have upended its cultural scene. For weeks, artists have been taking to the streets of Berlin in a fight to protect the arts. Elsewhere in Europe, similar restrictions are in place. From Bulgaria, where nationalists are mobilising against unpopular performances. To Slovakia, where artistic directors who speak out are being cancelled. Now, a Europe-wide alliance of over 200 artists is demanding the EU Parliament take action.

Is Culture Under Attack in Europe?

With shrinking budgets and political meddling in Europe's culture sector, many workers are feeling the heat.

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The global demand for sushi has fueled Malta's economy, transforming the island into a hub for bluefin tuna farming. This phenomenon not only drives local growth but also highlights the intersection of tradition, innovation and the pressures of globalised food trends.

In Malta, the increase in global demand for tuna is boosting the country's economy.

Malta at the Cutting Edge of Tuna Farming

Plastic is everywhere – so much so that it’s hard to imagine life without it. But plastic damages both the environment and our health and contributes to global warming. Talks in Busan to create a global treaty on ending plastic pollution failed after negotiators clashed on the issue of cutting production. We look at whether Europe is doing its part to stem the tide of plastic.

What is the EU doing to fight plastic pollution?

After talks over a global treaty on plastic pollution failed, the EU needs to work harder to reduce our dependence on plastic.

Ireland is preparing to open its wounds of the past. In Tuam, in the west of the country, a Catholic mother and baby home welcomed pregnant umarried women between 1925 adn 1961. These women were outcast by society, with sexual relations outside of marriage banned at the time. After giving birth, the mothers were separated from their babies and had to work for free in the home to pay the nuns who looked after the babies. However, many of these babies died due to neglect and those who survived were adopted or fostered. In Tuam, 796 babies and children who were hastily buried were discovered ten years ago, whilst the families continue to be faced with the silence of both the Church and the State. Thanks to a local histoiran, exhumation work is due to start in 2025 so these infants can be buried with dignity.

In Tuam, western Ireland, excavation begin of the almost 800 babies who were discovered buried ten years ago near a mother and baby home.

The true horror of Irish mother and baby homes

After 25 years of negotiations, the EU’s agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay could finally be sealed by the year’s end. But European farmers are mobilizing, accusing Brussels of sacrificing agriculture to boost industry. While agriculture is just one part of this sweeping free-trade deal, it’s at the heart of the controversy. But are the farmers’ fears justified?

Why are farmers angry with the EU-Mercosur deal?

Dubbed the “meat for cars” deal, the treaty between the EU and four Latin American countries is reigniting fury among European farmers.

Amid rising threats to underwater infrastructure, Germany is investing in AI to buff up its maritime security. The multimillion ‘Argus’ project analyses vast date to detect potential threats to key infrastructure like gas pipelines, power cables and fibre-optic cables. Following the Nord Stream attacks in 2022, safeguarding these precious assets has become a major security issue in the country.

AI is being used to detect threats to vital underwater infrastructure like pipelines and telecoms cables.

Using AI to Protect Underwater Infrastructure

In Tbilisi, protesters march with EU flags and banners proclaiming "Georgia chooses the EU", challenging election results they see as fraudulent. Accusing the pro-Russian ruling party of undermining democracy, opposition voices demand closer ties with Europe. The movement reflects a nation's struggle between East and West, hope and uncertainty.

Activists from the Liberty Square party in Georgia are demanding that parliamentary elections be cancelled.

Georgia’s Battle for Democracy

UK universities are in a funding crisis, with nearly 40% in deficit. Inflation, tuition fee freezes, and a drop in EU students post-Brexit have strained finances. Visa restrictions further hinder international enrollments, leaving many institutions calling for urgent reforms to avoid collapse.

UK universities are facing a funding crisis and seeing falling numbers of international students now that Brexit has passed.

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The right to die law in the UK

Bulgarian Nationalists Riled by National Theatre Performance

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Malta at the Cutting Edge of Tuna Farming

ARTE Europe Weekly

The true horror of Irish mother and baby homes

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Using AI to Protect Underwater Infrastructure

Georgia’s Battle for Democracy

UK Universities Face Funding Crisis After Brexit

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The right to die law in the UK

Bulgarian Nationalists Riled by National Theatre Performance

ARTE Europe Weekly

Malta at the Cutting Edge of Tuna Farming

ARTE Europe Weekly

The true horror of Irish mother and baby homes

ARTE Europe Weekly

Using AI to Protect Underwater Infrastructure

Georgia’s Battle for Democracy

UK Universities Face Funding Crisis After Brexit

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