German state elections put pressure on Merz
German state elections put pressure on Merz
By Editor on September 21, 2026
Two regional elections in Germany are putting Friedrich Merz and his CDU under renewed political pressure, with results in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin being closely...
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Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in Britain
Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in Britain
By Editor on September 20, 2026
Billionaire Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe has said he does not plan to return to Britain, arguing that the country has developed an unhealthy attitude towards...
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White House bars journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico
White House bars journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico
By Editor on September 20, 2026
Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House on Saturday, with their press credentials reportedly confiscated as the Trump...
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European media weigh EU-Canada rapprochement
European media weigh EU-Canada rapprochement
By Editor on September 20, 2026
European media outlets have largely welcomed the prospect of closer ties between the European Union and Canada, while questioning how a proposed “associate membership” could...
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Trump’s election strategy puts January 2027 at the center of a new US democracy battle
Trump’s election strategy puts January 2027 at the center of a new US democracy battle
By Editor on September 19, 2026
A political commentary argues that the decisive test for the US electoral system could come not on Election Day, but when the new Congress is...
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Banks race to patch systems as AI cyber risks accelerate
Banks race to patch systems as AI cyber risks accelerate
By Editor on September 21, 2026
The race to develop more powerful artificial intelligence is creating a second race inside the financial industry: securing systems before increasingly capable AI models can...
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Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign technology
Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign technology
By Editor on September 20, 2026
Brussels is pushing to strengthen European capabilities in semiconductors, cloud computing and artificial intelligence as it seeks greater technological sovereignty and less dependence on the...
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Rounding the U
Rounding the U
By Editor on September 19, 2026
The East Side Coastal Resiliency project is transforming Manhattan’s Lower East Side waterfront into a flood-protected public park, combining major climate infrastructure with new spaces...
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Amsterdam has Europe’s second-most expensive public transport, Greenpeace says
Amsterdam has Europe’s second-most expensive public transport, Greenpeace says
By Editor on September 18, 2026
Amsterdam has the second-highest public transport costs among European capitals, according to a new Greenpeace study covering 30 countries. Only London is more expensive, while...
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France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
France faces growing criticism over public finances as borrowing costs surpass southern Europe
By Editor on September 16, 2026
France is facing growing pressure over its public finances as its borrowing costs have risen above those of several southern European countries once viewed as...
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Posts tagged as “Matita”

Matita explores architecture and design through children’s books

Matita explores architecture and design through children’s books

By Editor on September 20, 2026

Since 2023, the Franco-Italian publisher has been creating picture books that bring architecture, design and illustration together to offer a poetic view of everyday life.…

“For me, writing is about craft”
“For me, writing is about craft”
By Fritz Mag on August 16, 2026
Berlin-based writer and poet Nina Hanz spoke with us about her life, work, and what it means to be a reader. Nina is originally from the...
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“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
“I’m an in-between person, and I see this as a huge privilege”
By Fritz Mag on August 14, 2026
We spoke with Nina Ellis, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University in Cairo, about her academic career, her work, and...
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Crypto rebound meets political uncertainty as markets brace for volatility
Crypto rebound meets political uncertainty as markets brace for volatility
By Padraic Mallahan on September 21, 2026
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of renewed strength, but investors are heading into a volatile week with political uncertainty in Washington, a fragile U.S....
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Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
Europe confronts a new era of insecurity, political strain and shifting alliances
By Andy Osborn on September 19, 2026
Europe is facing a period of profound political and security uncertainty, as governments grapple with the war in Ukraine, growing hybrid threats, domestic political turbulence...
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Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
Ghosts, laughs and a cursed bay: Welcome to Widow’s Bay
By Bart Meijer on September 17, 2026
Fog, unexplained deaths and a community that would rather keep its dark history buried: Widow’s Bay has turned a seemingly peaceful New England island into...
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Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
Europe faces a harder security landscape as Russia and China reshape the geopolitical balance
By Andy Osborn on September 17, 2026
Europe’s security debate is entering a more confrontational phase, with Russia and the European Union trading increasingly stark warnings while China simultaneously expands its influence...
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Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
Global bond markets face mounting pressure as debt costs rise
By Padraic Mallahan on September 16, 2026
Government bond markets across major economies are coming under renewed pressure as investors contend with higher inflation risks, rising borrowing needs and growing concerns about...
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