28
Mar
Pay it forward, coffee-style
A goodwill initiative called ‘suspended coffee’ supplies a needy stranger with a cup of coffee, and it’s gaining steam in Europe.
28
Mar
Pay it forward, coffee-style
A goodwill initiative called ‘suspended coffee’ supplies a needy stranger with a cup of coffee, and it’s gaining steam in Europe.
16
Jan
Photos of the day: Critters adapt to Europe’s frosty weather
Whether they’re hunkering down in their dens or generating body heat through exercise, animals do their best to stay toasty.
30
Mar
Can Europe’s butterflies be saved?
Habitat destruction is fueling a sharp decline in European butterfly populations.
15
Feb
How cold is Europe? Cold enough for the Danube River to freeze
At least four Balkan nations suspended shipping on the Danube due to the heavy ice.
03
Feb
Explorers brought guinea pigs to Europe as pets
Archaeologists discover undamaged bones of a guinea pig in Belgium, indicating the the critter was given a burial befitting a family pet.
19
Jan
Anti-church sentiment rises in Europe as more people seek ‘de-baptism’
Websites offering informal ‘de-baptism’ certificates have ballooned to accommodate the increasing number of people who want to be removed from official baptismal registries.
30
Dec
According to statistics compiled by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), Germans work just 27.8 hours per week, one of the lowest standards among countries studied in the OECD. Although you might think fewer hours worked should mean a lower standard of living, Germany defies the odds. Not only do Germans maintain a high standard of living, but Germany also maintains one of the strongest economies in Europe.
The 10 best countries to work in
16
Dec
Denmark was ranked No. 1 in the world for providing the best work/life balance by the OECD. It has a number of factors working for it: a full 52 weeks of paid maternity leave, 34 total days of paid vacation, and only .04 percent of workers are on the job more than 50 hours per week. Additionally, the OECD calculated that as many as 16.31 hours per day are dedicated to personal care among Danish workers.
The 10 best countries to work in (No, the U.S. did not make the list.)
22
Aug
Europeans fall in love quicker than Americans
Americans take longer to fall in love than their Eastern European counterparts, according to a new study. The findings also showed that Americans frequently cited friendship as a key part of romantic love, while Russians and Lithuanians rarely mentioned it.
15
Aug
The true cost of driving
European governments are getting ready to charge their drivers for the true cost of hitting the highway — factoring in everything from greenhouse gas emissions to road wear and tear. Would that work in the U.S.?
