On the 4th October, New Caledonians faced the independence referendum in which they had the possibility to decide whether they would still prefer to be a part of France or be able to manage the […]
Does COVID-19 present a threat to the European bloc?
To many of us, Brexit will now seem like a simpler time. Though it was a seemingly never-ending period of disappointment and catastrophe, at least, for me, the current global pandemic seems to have put […]
“If you want to work like a slave there’s work, otherwise, you’re out”: The invisible migrant workforce behind Europe’s vegetables
The Almeria province in Spain produces around 3.5 million tonnes of fruit and vegetables per year, with over half of this being exported. The region has been branded ‘sea of plastic’ due to the abundance […]
Alternative Eurovision Programme Planned after 2020 Rotterdam Cancellation
After cancelling the annual performance competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest are considering an ‘alternative’ show. The 2020 contest would have seen performers from 41 countries gather with 16,000 […]
NUS Campaign to Save Erasmus
NUS (National Union of Students) have launched a new campaign to help save the Erasmus programme, which faces an uncertain future now that the UK has officially left the European Union. Initially founded in 1987, […]
Atalanta’s European Fairytale Continues
A 5-1 defeat to Manchester City in late October looked to have heralded the end of Atalanta’s Champions League debut season. Following the loss in Manchester their group stage record read: played three and lost […]
My Top 5 Christmas Markets for 2019
Christmas is soon approaching and markets are aplenty. Fancy a few days away for baked goods, a little mulled wine and some gift buying, but not sure which city is right for you? I’ve put […]
Best Weekends Away In Europe
Asha Hipperson gives her top European weekend getaways on a budget.
Finland Flying to Euros 2020
Image Credit- ghanasoccernet.com In recent years, many smaller teams have risen up the international football ladder. Costa Rica impressed in the 2014 World Cup, beating Luis Suarez led Uruguay 3-1, and maintaining a 0-0 draw […]
Tips for Travelling Prague
Of the European cities I visited this summer during my interrailing trip, Prague was my favourite, as its beauty lies in its old buildings and cobbled streets. It has not succumbed to the modern tourists’ […]
A German Tragedy: What Will Merkel’s Legacy Be?
It has been thirteen years since Merkel’s first chancellorship began, and in that time, she has established herself as one of the greatest Chancellors in post-war Germany. Commanding the same respect endowed to the CDU […]
Greig’s Play Europe WIll Make You Reevaluate What Home Means
Set in a train station without any trains, David Greig’s border-town drama delves into issues of global conflict and local identity. Through the exploration of relationships and borders, those that are new, old, secure and […]