In Treviso, visitors can enjoy more than 40 rides — provided they are willing to put in some muscle power. Each attraction was built by Bruno Ferrin, who is now 85 years old.

An interethnic, cross-border grassroots movement has formed in Bosnia in response to failures by authorities. Its goal: effective waste management.

Many Afghans are still stuck in Albania after fleeing the Taliban more than a year ago. They had originally been promised refuge in the United States.

Britain's well-dressed business community has new taste for color and style since the end of COVID lockdowns. That's good news for custom-tailored suits – and bad news for home-office sweatpants.

An openly homosexual Islamic scholar is fighting for more tolerance in Islam. This comes with difficulties. He receives threats and change is slow.

Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, nearly 100 refugees have settled in the Spanish town of Cariño. Some are hoping to expand their online portal for spare car parts to Cariño, bringing work and life to the community.

Ukraine has accused Russia of treating thousands of prisoners of war illegally and abusing them for political purposes. This is prohibited under the Geneva Convention.

Two Finns are trying to stop the mass exodus of young people from their village by forming a club for pessimists, which they hope will give the village a much needed boost.

According to an investigation by Greek journalists, Greek tanker owners are shipping more Russian oil than before — just months before an EU embargo comes into effect.

Sonia Alaghehband is fulfilling her dream after fleeing from Iran and has become a train operator. Germany lacks such skilled workers.

Orcas are frightening sailors and wreaking havoc off the coast of Spain. The killer whales are attacking boats with increasing frequency. Authorities have recorded hundreds of such attacks over the last two years.

Aggressive fishing is threatening seahorses on Portugal’s coasts. Trawl nets are damaging the seagrass, which is their natural habitat.

The "Fratelli d'Italia" political party has neo-fascist roots and its leader, Georgia Meloni, could become the country’s next prime minister.

Higher temperatures lead to huge swarms of locusts. For the inhabitants of the Italian island of Sardinia, this is a disaster. They don't have many options to fight back.

The number of solar panels and wind farms in Sicily have led to a shortage of land for wheat farming. The problem has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine has created a rift among the residents in the Finnish village of Vartsila. For some, Putin is a war criminal, while others have a completely different take on what's happening in Ukraine.

A sports club is motivating children from poor backgrounds and offering them a fresh perspective. The coaches hope to help the young players break the cycle of unemployment, poverty, and addiction.

In Russia, artists who speak out against the invasion of Ukraine are being blacklisted. A State Duma commission formed to investigate "anti-Russian cultural activities" is targeting artists, musicians and other prominent figures in the cultural sphere.

In Germany, farmers are struggling with the impact of heatwaves and drought. Jonas Schulze Niehoff in eastern Germany is no exception. Alongside the traditional grains and potatoes, he's now testing out drought-resistant quinoa and chickpeas.

Ukraine is accusing Russia of targeting health facilities and hospitals. Under the Geneva Conventions, that's a war crime. Ukrainians have meticulously documented 180 such attacks and are seeking to indict Russia.

The Rhine is dwindling down to a trickle, devastating Germany's environment and economy. Large parts of the country have seen hardly any rain this summer. Germany's longest river has less water than ever before.

In Northern Ireland, Protestants remain loyal to the United Kingdom, while many Catholics favor a united Ireland. The sectarian divide is growing, as uncertainty about a hard border with the Republic of Ireland continues.

Russia has threatened to annex occupied areas in the south of Ukraine. The Ukrainian army has now launched a counter-offensive with the help of Western long-range weapons. Much of the local population has already fled.

More migrants have died at the Moroccan-Spanish border this year than ever before. Human rights activists are calling the Moroccan border guards criminals.