Category: Europe

Once upon a time, at Hungary’s grandest music festival, Sziget, a moment of pure magic unfolded. The legendary Liam Gallagher, former frontman of Oasis, graced the stage on August 9th and stunned the audience with a touching tribute to the late Carl Bevan, a talented artist and musician who had recently departed this world at…

Join us in this edition of FO° Talks as we embark on a journey into the heart of the upcoming 2024 European Union Parliament elections. Guided by Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer, Peter Isackson, and accompanied by Fair Observer Editor at Large Alex Gloy and Institute of the Danube and Central Europe Director Sebastian Schaffer,…

Greetings, fellow electric car aficionados! If you’ve been keeping a close watch on the latest happenings in the world of automobiles, then hold onto your seats because something electrifying has taken place in Europe. In June, an electric vehicle (EV) frenzy gripped the continent, and here’s the twist – the market was completely taken over…

The realm of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has been causing quite a stir, reaching an astounding $9.49 trillion in assets under management in the US by the end of July. This remarkable achievement reflects the increasing popularity and reliability of ETFs as an investment choice, particularly with the continuous influx of investors seen throughout the…

Ladies and gentlemen, gather round for some absolutely mind-blowing news. Brace yourselves, because the top five data center hotspots in Europe – Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin, also known as FLAPD – have hit a record-breaking vacancy rate of less than 10%. Yes, you heard that right. For the first time in history, these…

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up and brace yourselves for some major news from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the potential resurgence of measles in Europe. Just when we thought we had left this all behind in the history books, it’s rearing its ugly head once again! The WHO is sounding the alarm, cautioning us…

Picture this – for nearly two decades, you’ve been tearing up the punk scene in Beijing with your band, feeling the energy of the crowd as you belt out anthems like “Kiss Me I’m Punk” and “Civilization Crime.” But you’re not content to stay in one place – you’re all about spreading your punk vibes…

Have you ever pondered if there’s a country out there that could lead the way for the rest of Europe in making a comeback? Sweden might just be that standout place. Despite facing its fair share of economic struggles, this Nordic nation has managed to carve out a special place for itself in the high-tech…

In a surprising turn of events, Portugal has emerged as a powerhouse in the clean energy game, leaving its neighbors in the dust. The country has managed to slash electricity production from fossil fuels to just 10% in 2024, leaving Spanish power production struggling to keep up. Clean electricity generation has soared to a record…

Recently, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the emergence of monkeypox in Europe after originating in Africa. But what exactly is monkeypox, you ask? Well, it’s a viral disease closely related to smallpox, and it’s highly contagious. It can be spread through close contact such as touching, kissing, or more intimate activities, as…