iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 7h

Europe is heading into winter with gas storage at its lowest level for this time of year in at least 15 years and gas prices at their highest since the 2022 energy crisis.

166

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 8h

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

010

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 10h

- Sponsored by the European Cultural Foundation - Europeans seem to agree on the direction. The bigger question is whether they believe Europe can actually get there. Across six countries, most people say they are hopeful about a stronger, more united and independent Europe.

151

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Kirmes and Kirchweih to Dult and Schützenfest, regional festivals combine fairground rides, food, markets and centuries-old traditions. In 2023 alone, Germany hosted around 9,750 Volksfeste, attracting some 198 million visits.

120

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new study suggests that crossing a doorway triggers a spike in theta brain activity, potentially signalling to the brain that one event has ended and another has begun.

120

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The European Commission wants to change how children use the internet. Its proposed KIDS Act would introduce EU-wide age restrictions and “safer-by-design” rules for social media, video platforms, online games and AI services, alongside a new age-verification system.

140

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Along the EU’s external borders, forests, rivers and mountains are increasingly being turned into tools of surveillance and deterrence.

123

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

021

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

For years, Kyiv lived by a grim but predictable rhythm: attacks came at night, and by morning, life resumed. That rhythm is breaking down.

153

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are a pan-European newsroom. This means we strive to report from perspectives across the entire continent. That is why our correspondents are based across the continent.

130

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Between 2015 and 2025, wildfires burned around 1.3 million hectares of Natura 2000 land an area roughly the size of Montenegro. Although Natura 2000 sites cover just 18.6% of European land, they accounted for around 29% of the area burned during that period.

11310

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Extreme weather caused an estimated €822 billion in economic losses across the EU between 1980 and 2024. Yet less than 20% of that damage was insured, meaning governments – and ultimately citizens, often pick up the rest of the bill.

131

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Support for far-right parties across Europe has increased in recent years.

232

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Since ChatGPT launched, human activity on parts of the web has dropped sharply, while AI-generated content, summaries and automated traffic are becoming increasingly dominant. Now, designers are experimenting with ways to make the web harder for machines to read.

141

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

051

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rail activist Jon Worth travelled from Kemijärvi in northern Finland to Lagos in southern Portugal, one of the longest possible train journeys within the EU. The trip was meant to take just over 100 hours, but power outages, delays and missed connections pushed it to 125 hours and 31 minutes.

4317

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

- Sponsored by the European transport workers federation - Europe has a subcontracting problem Subcontracting has become the default model in Europe's logistics and road freight, allowing companies to cut costs while avoiding risks. Workers are first in line to pay the price.

111

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Britain has caught “Tapestrymania”. The Bayeux Tapestry is drawing huge crowds at the British Museum, with tickets sold out for months. Why all the hype around a nearly 1,000-year-old embroidery? It’s about 1066, national identity and Britain’s relationship with Europe.

220

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Heatwaves don’t affect everyone equally. Across Europe, elderly and low-income women are particularly vulnerable, not because of biology, but because of where they live, how much time they spend at home and who carries the burden of care.

111

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Summer is over and autumn is upon us! While Europe may not have the spectacular autumn landscapes of North America, it offers a smaller but more varied seasonal display.

180

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As record-breaking heat makes traditional holiday hotspots less appealing, more Europeans are choosing cooler destinations instead. Flights from mainland Europe to Scandinavia rose by 35% this July and August compared with last year, according to SAS, with bookings to Denmark up 60%.

163

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

050

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The EU is considering a ban on fur farming, while still allowing imports of Russian sable. The exemption came just months after Brussels banned other Russian fur products under sanctions. At the same time, more than 1.5 million Europeans have backed a fur-free EU.

101

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

052

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Europe’s grape harvest is starting earlier than ever. In Champagne, picking began on 12 August this year, more than six weeks earlier than the 20th-century average – while some Italian winemakers started as early as July.

111

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The EU promised to phase out cages for farm animals. Four years later, that promise is still waiting to become law. An investigation by Follow the Money found that 85% of EU animal welfare commissioner Olivér Várhelyi’s meetings on the issue were with industry representatives.

151

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The latest OECD PISA results show record-low average scores, with one in five students classed as low performers. Long texts and sustained attention are a particular challenge. The OECD points to more screen time, less reading for pleasure and widening educational inequality.

133

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

130

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Yachts, swanky shops, and high-end French restaurants are probably what you associate with the term riviera. So did I, until I learned about the Albanian Riviera.

150

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Across Europe, criminal networks are selling counterfeit medicines online, often through websites and social media that look legitimate. The drugs may contain the wrong ingredients, incorrect doses or dangerous substances.

114

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In France, winter wheat reached maturity around 15 days ahead of the long-term average. Across much of central Europe, it was roughly one to ten days early.

121

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In Saxony-Anhalt, the party won 43.8% of the vote, falling just short of an absolute majority. Its regional branch has been classified as far-right extremist by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.

122

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

On 6 September, voters in Saxony-Anhalt elect a new state parliament. The far-right AfD is polling at over 40%, raising the possibility that it could govern a German state on its own.

112

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

On 6 September, voters in Saxony-Anhalt elect a new state parliament. The far-right AfD is polling at over 40%, raising the possibility that it could govern a German state on its own.

130

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

040

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Across the EU, only around 1 in 18 adult prisoners are women. A 2026 Spanish study also found that much of the crime gap between foreigners and Spaniards shrinks once age, gender and socioeconomic factors are considered.

142

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In Belgium, some scouts as young as 11 are dropped off in unfamiliar countryside and expected to find their way back to camp, largely without adults or smartphones.

132

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Record-low water levels in the Rhine, Danube, Po and Loire have exposed centuries-old “hunger stones”, WWII wreckage and even mammoth remains. But the consequences go far beyond archaeological finds: low rivers are disrupting shipping, agriculture and energy production across Europe.

112

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Extreme heat killed at least 25,000 people in Western Europe this summer. Across the continent, around 80 million people were exposed to temperatures of 40°C or more.

183

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

271

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This summer, wildfires tore through two of Europe’s most valuable peatlands: Belgium’s High Fens and England’s Great Fen. Peatlands are major carbon stores, but only while they stay wet.

12313

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The EU’s tech workforce almost doubled from 5.6 million in 2011 to 10.3 million in 2024. Yet recent graduates are finding that companies increasingly favour experienced, specialised workers over junior hires.

220

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt’s state election on 6 September, polls suggest the far-right AfD could win more than 40% of the vote.

120

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Europe is spending big on defence, but the weapons themselves are only part of the deal. So-called defence offsets require foreign suppliers to invest money, technology or production back into the buyer’s economy. Europe received an estimated €160 billion in such offsets between 2021 and 2025.

131

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Can you think of a word in your native language that is missing in English? Tell us in the comments which word we should cover next!

010

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In the world of road cycling, much revolves around three big races: the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. Together they form the Grand Tours – the most prestigious events on the road bike calendar every year.

121

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On 22 August, global ocean surface temperatures reached their highest level ever recorded. In parts of Europe, sea temperatures were around 6°C above average in the western Mediterranean and more than 5°C above average off the Iberian Peninsula.

143

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Germany has a reputation for rules, order and restraint. But at lakes, beaches and saunas, nudity is often completely normal. The country’s FKK tradition goes back more than a century, from a reaction to industrialisation to a symbol of personal freedom in East Germany.

110

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Europe has had heat action plans for decades. Yet extreme heat still kills tens of thousands of people every summer. The problem is often hidden: heat worsens existing illnesses, hits people in poorly insulated homes hardest, and rarely appears on a death certificate.

112

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The rare amber berry thrives in northern Europe’s peatlands and could help restore degraded bogs. In Latvia, researchers are testing whether cloudberries can grow on former peat extraction sites, helping re-vegetate land that would otherwise keep emitting greenhouse gases.

170