Global Health
Fewer Swedes smoke than in any other European country. Here's the secret of their success?
Sweden's success in cutting the national smoking rate came from a switch from cigarettes to a moist tobacco powder known as snus.
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Europe
Global Economic Imbalances
George Soros: what a change of approach from Theresa May could mean for Brexit
George Soros examines the economic and political climate in the UK, arguing that there are signs of a change of approach to Brexit negotiations from Theresa May.
Migration
The number of displaced people in the world just hit a record high
The UNHCR’s annual Global Trends report identifies an ever-growing refugee population, mainly from Syria.
Environment
Why France is offering US climate scientists research grants
Macron wants US research scientists to fight climate change in France.
Global Health
Drug deaths are rising in Europe – with one in three happening in the UK
Almost one third of Europe’s drug overdose deaths in 2015 happened in the UK.
Ageing
‘Buurtzorg’. The Dutch word that could revolutionize healthcare
Neighbourhood care in the Netherlands is saving time and money - now other countries are developing similar schemes.
Europe
Why populism is still a threat in Europe
Populism is still a threat to Europe, says Richard Maher. Here's how we can contain it.
Europe
Europe’s terror threat is real. But its cities are much safer than you think
While the threat of terrorism in Europe is genuine, it is dramatically lower than just about anywhere else in the world.
Civic Participation
This Norwegian prison is the nicest in the world
Prisoners serving time at Bastoy prison in Norway are more likely to be sunning themselves on a beach or strolling through a pine forest than sitting in cramped cell. It’s no surprise the...
Environment
Sweden, Germany and France are the EU’s climate leaders, says study
Only three EU countries are heading in the right direction to deliver on the Paris agreement, according to a new study.
Europe
This is what Europe thinks Brexit should look like
While public opinion over Brexit remains sharply divided in the UK, there are differing attitudes amongst Europeans too
Europe
Macron’s election may be a turning point for the EU – but Euroscepticism is not dead and buried yet
Macron's victory has boosted EU confidence, but the rifts dividing Europe remain.
Work
Finland's basic income experiment is already making people feel better after just 4 months
People taking part in Finland's basic income experiment are already reporting lower stress levels.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
Finland is famous for its education system. What makes it different?
Some of the biggest ways Finland is winning in global education.
France
Here's how the French election results will impact the rest of Europe
How Emmanuel Macron's victory will impact the rest of Europe.