EUROPEAN JOURNAL

May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

European Banks Bring Crypto Into Everyday Banking

European banks are stepping into the crypto world, but they’re doing it in a way that keeps customers inside familiar systems. The first big move happened in Belgium when KBC, the country’s largest bank‑insurance group, let people trade Bitcoin and Ether on its own platform, Bolero. The key is that

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Apr 25 2026EDUCATION

Guest editors in science journals: a growing concern for research quality

Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

European leaders are done tolerating Trump’s antics and speaking in their own defense

European leaders have finally had enough of Donald Trump’s erratic behavior. After years of trying to smooth things over with polite words and empty promises, many now openly push back instead of bowing to his demands. Take French President Emmanuel Macron, for example. Earlier this year, he refuse

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs a Stronger Voice in Global Politics

European leaders are calling for a more confident stance on the world stage. The current climate sees the United States, led by President Donald Trump, and China as dominant powers. Some argue that Europe must step up to protect its own interests. Germany’s new chancellor has highlighted the size o

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

War Stories and the Hidden Cost to Reporters

Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Europe Steps Up Its Own Defence, Lessening US Reliance

European leaders gathered in Munich to signal a shift toward greater self‑reliance after recent strains with the United States. The conversation began with a warning that some boundaries had been crossed and could not be undone, hinting at deeper mistrust. The United States, under President Trump

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

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Feb 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Watch Life Redefined: A New Digital Style Hub

European Watch Company, a Boston‑based family business that has sold luxury watches for over three decades, is bringing its new online magazine to the world. Crown & Caliber was originally a platform for pre‑owned watches and now becomes a daily source of stories about timepieces, fashion, travel an

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