The launch of Liège's new tramway is in fact part of a veritable streetcar boom that has been taking place in Europe, especially since the beginning of the 21st century. This mode of transport is still a long way from what it was a century earlier, but the figures illustrate a return to favor, of which the Liège streetcar is the latest example.
The launch of Liège's new tramway is in fact part of a veritable streetcar boom that has been taking place in Europe, especially since the beginning of the 21st century. This mode of transport is still a long way from what it was a century earlier, but the figures illustrate a return to favor, of which the Liège streetcar is the latest example.
There were two back-to-back incidents of generation loss
There were two back-to-back incidents of generation loss
With high immigration and not enough new houses and flats being built, Switzerland’s housing shortage is getting worse. Just how severe is the problem, and what will drive the developments ahead?
With high immigration and not enough new houses and flats being built, Switzerland’s housing shortage is getting worse. Just how severe is the problem, and what will drive the developments ahead?
After a Constitutional Court ruling found that banning same-sex couples from entering partnerships is discriminatory, Lithuania’s parliament faces mounting pressure to regulate such unions.
After a Constitutional Court ruling found that banning same-sex couples from entering partnerships is discriminatory, Lithuania’s parliament faces mounting pressure to regulate such unions.
In rural Romania, voters hope for far right to bring change
In rural Romania, voters hope for far right to bring change
Public transportation users have been among the most affected and some were unable to return home.
Public transportation users have been among the most affected and some were unable to return home.
On the eve of 100 days of the Trump administration, what analysis can be made of the type of policies being pursued? Is there a common thread that allows us to decipher the president's avalanche of executive orders, his communication style, his governance style?
On the eve of 100 days of the Trump administration, what analysis can be made of the type of policies being pursued? Is there a common thread that allows us to decipher the president's avalanche of executive orders, his communication style, his governance style?
US President Trump has now been in office for 100 days. During this time, he has imposed high tariffs, caused turbulence on the stock market - and banned diversity programs. But not all companies want to have their values dictated to them.
US President Trump has now been in office for 100 days. During this time, he has imposed high tariffs, caused turbulence on the stock market - and banned diversity programs. But not all companies want to have their values dictated to them.
These non-peninsular systems have very limited connectivity with the rest of the country.
These non-peninsular systems have very limited connectivity with the rest of the country.
Nataliia Smilianets' apartment and property were destroyed by fire from a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building in Uman on April 28, 2023. Buried under concrete slabs and injured, she survived. She cherishes the memory of her neighbors whose lives were taken by that shelling.
Nataliia Smilianets' apartment and property were destroyed by fire from a Russian missile hitting a high-rise building in Uman on April 28, 2023. Buried under concrete slabs and injured, she survived. She cherishes the memory of her neighbors whose lives were taken by that shelling.
Spain brought to a halt by huge blackout
Spain brought to a halt by huge blackout
A full-fledged DNA laboratory in Volyn region has a queue for military expertise. Families of missing or killed soldiers have to wait several months for the results of DNA tests.
A full-fledged DNA laboratory in Volyn region has a queue for military expertise. Families of missing or killed soldiers have to wait several months for the results of DNA tests.
Anti-Israel slogans at demonstrations, graffiti, damaged stumbling blocks: The Research and Information Center on Anti-Semitism has published its report for 2024. Never before has it documented so many anti-Semitic incidents in Bavaria.
Anti-Israel slogans at demonstrations, graffiti, damaged stumbling blocks: The Research and Information Center on Anti-Semitism has published its report for 2024. Never before has it documented so many anti-Semitic incidents in Bavaria.
Rivers are highways for fish, but in many places humans have created artificial barriers that affect the natural flow of rivers. One such barrier is culverts. Experts have concluded that about half of the culverts in Latvia restrict water flow and fish migration, Magda Jentgena, head of the Baltic Sea and Freshwater Programme at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), told Latvian Television's "Environment Facts" programme.
Rivers are highways for fish, but in many places humans have created artificial barriers that affect the natural flow of rivers. One such barrier is culverts. Experts have concluded that about half of the culverts in Latvia restrict water flow and fish migration, Magda Jentgena, head of the Baltic Sea and Freshwater Programme at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), told Latvian Television's "Environment Facts" programme.
Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. But it is also one of the sectors most affected by climate change. A lawsuit in Switzerland could prompt farmers around the world to sue their governments for climate inaction.
Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. But it is also one of the sectors most affected by climate change. A lawsuit in Switzerland could prompt farmers around the world to sue their governments for climate inaction.
The first academic year of the transition to Estonian-language education in schools that previously taught in Russian is drawing to a close. While initial fears may have been greater than warranted, it has also become clear that not all students are making the transition without difficulties and many teachers need significantly more methodological support.
The first academic year of the transition to Estonian-language education in schools that previously taught in Russian is drawing to a close. While initial fears may have been greater than warranted, it has also become clear that not all students are making the transition without difficulties and many teachers need significantly more methodological support.
Lithuanian lawmakers are exploring ways to encourage more young people from the Lithuanian diaspora to serve in the country’s armed forces. In an effort to better understand their motivations and challenges, Parliament recently hosted several dozen young Lithuanians who returned or arrived from abroad specifically to fulfill their mandatory military service.
Lithuanian lawmakers are exploring ways to encourage more young people from the Lithuanian diaspora to serve in the country’s armed forces. In an effort to better understand their motivations and challenges, Parliament recently hosted several dozen young Lithuanians who returned or arrived from abroad specifically to fulfill their mandatory military service.
In northern Kurzeme region, deer are eating and destroying young forest stands on a dramatic scale, reports Latvian Radio.
In northern Kurzeme region, deer are eating and destroying young forest stands on a dramatic scale, reports Latvian Radio.
There are 134 cardinals in the College of Cardinals who will participate in the conclave to elect Francis' successor.
There are 134 cardinals in the College of Cardinals who will participate in the conclave to elect Francis' successor.
Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?
Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?
