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Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?

Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.

5 March 2026

Tech News

One year after Northvolt, Swedish tech 'isn't dead yet'

Europe is betting big on green tech for energy independence. But can the continent afford another Northvolt?

3 March 2026

Europe

Peter Marki-Zay: Is this the man who can beat Viktor Orban?

"In some ways, Péter Márki-Zay can be compared to Donald Trump: a non-party player who says new and surprising things, who comes out of nowhere and goes against the conventional political logic.”

1 April 2022

Europe News

What is the European Council and why is it meeting in Brussels?

The tete-a-tete brings 27 EU leaders together six times a year - and this year there is a special guest.

23 March 2022

Europe News

'Europe has learned from 2015', EU migration chief says

The migrant crisis seven years ago emboldened the far right and changed the face of European politics. This time, it will be different, says Ylva Johansson.

11 March 2022

World News

EU unemployment falls as COVID measures recede

While the number of jobless is down on a year earlier, youth unemployment is as high as 30% in Spain and Greece.

3 March 2022

Europe

We asked 13 MEPs why they voted no to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine

Left-wing members of the European Parliament said that the EU resolution would only make the situation in Ukraine worse.

2 March 2022

Europe News

MEPs vote overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

MEPs supported EU institutions working towards Ukraine's bid for membership and condemned Russia's violence in Ukraine.

1 March 2022

Ukraine

'Will you fight Russia, Dad': In Ukraine, war becomes a family concern

Last time Alex's home town was attacked, the battle was lost. That isn't going to happen again.

25 February 2022

Ukraine

Day two of Russia’s war in Ukraine: What we know so far

Here's everything we know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

24 February 2022

Ukraine

Russian invasion of Ukraine 'cold-blooded' and 'long-planned': NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned”, NATO’s secretary-general said, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of “using force to re-write history.”

24 February 2022

Malta

Europe should follow Malta's example on cannabis reform, says minister

Malta is the only European state that has legalised possession of small amounts of cannabis without incentivising the criminal gangs that traffic and grow the drug.

8 February 2022

Europe

Malta aims to keep cannabis users out of jail. For some, it's too late

20 years ago, cannabis cost Kevin Bellotti his apartment and five years of his life. As of 2022, he'd never have been arrested in the first place.

7 February 2022

Europe

After 70 years on the throne, is this the Queen's worst yet?

Queen Elizabeth II once described 1992 as an 'annus horribilis'. Author and historian Andrew Lownie says this year has been even worse.

4 February 2022

United Kingdom

'I'll comply with the law': Boris Johnson faces MPs after Gray report

The British prime minister could face a fine if UK police discover that he breached COVID-19 regulations.

2 February 2022

World News

Electric car sales accelerate as Europe turns away from diesel

Sales of hybrids and fully-electric vehicles more than doubled in many European markets in 2021.

2 February 2022

Montenegro

Montenegro's prime minister warns of government collapse ahead of vote

Zdravko Krivokapic has urged lawmakers to vote for new elections on Friday.

2 February 2022

Belarus

Belarus will fight alongside Russia in event of war, says Lukashenko

Belarus' leader also said that in the event of a conflict with Ukraine: "Everyone will lose."

28 January 2022

USA

Developers try to conquer humans' fear of robots at Las Vegas CES

Developers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are hoping to prove that humans have nothing to fear when it comes to robots.

8 January 2022

Tech News

CES 2022: Sustainability a buzzword as new electric vehicles unveiled

One of the keywords at this year's tech fair has been sustainability, with electric vehicle manufacturers being among those who have made it to Las Vegas.

7 January 2022