The tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup reaches its much-awaited climax this weekend, writes Martin Banks. The final of the global competition that kicked...
Despite the weaponizing of the Russian Orthodox Church/ Moscow Patriarchate by President Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine, Belgium silently continues to finance the Russian...
It must, surely, be too early to talk about pantomine? Oh no it isn’t, writes Martin Banks. Yes, preparations for that much-loved of English traditions –...
In July 2024, the consumer price of package holidays in the EU was 6.6% higher than in July 2023. The price of domestic holiday packages was up 11.1%,...
Islamophobia is surging throughout Europe and has intensified due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, writes Martin Banks. An additional intensified wave of Islamophobic disinformation - or...
The EU plays a key role in supporting and promoting culture across EU countries, recognising its importance to society, the economy and international relations. Through various initiatives...
In 2023, 1.55 million people were employed in the sports sector in the EU, representing 0.76% of total employment. Compared with 2022 (1.51 million), the number of people...