Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions – and how to reject the ones you
Robert Dempsey, Manchester Metropolitan University It’s December, the weather’s turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You’ve got to find…
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Germany: Industry Loses 2,100 Jobs Monthly, Business Group Warns of Deindustrialization
A leading business association has warned of accelerating deindustrialization in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as the metal and…
Syrian Petroleum Company signs deals with Saudi firms, hosts major energy exhibition in Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company signed four agreements Tuesday with Saudi firms covering technical support and oil and gas field development,…
Russia 2026: Putin’s Plan to Reverse Demographic Decline and Drive Tech Innovation
President Vladimir Putin on Monday set out six priorities for Russia in 2026, urging the government and regional authorities to…
Madrid’s Iconic Café Central to Close in 2026 Amid Gentrification Pressures
The Café Central, a legendary jazz venue in Madrid, is set to close its doors in early 2026 after more…
Mediterranean Winters: Discovering Crete and the Islands Off‑Season
The Mediterranean in winter is a place of contrasts. Storms roll in from the Atlantic, the sea grows heavy and…
Good sleep starts in the gut
Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins…