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Destinations

How Albania changed my mind about travelling with a toddler

Despite being rough and ready in some places, we found Albania to be really welcoming to families.

22 September 2024

Culture news

UK think tank calls for ‘class ceiling’ to be broken in the arts

UK think tank the Fabian Society calls for a “universal library card” and a “culture pass” for children in the UK, in order to democratise the arts and break the “class ceiling”.

19 September 2024

World News

Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school in Budapest, which opened in September, integrates multiculturalism and psychological support into its curriculum.

18 September 2024

Health news

Weight-loss drug 'safe and effective' for kids as young as 6

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as young as 12.

11 September 2024

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Ukraine

Forced from home: Oleh’s journey to escape Russian occupation

Most of the life of 17-year-old Oleh has been overshadowed by Russia's war against Ukraine. In 2022, he was forced to flee from Russian occupation via Mariupol and a Russian "filtration" camp.

7 September 2024

Culture news

Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

Economy

Back-to-school uniform cost stretches parents' budgets to the limit

The average debt for school supplies is reportedly €368, however, 32% of indebted parents say they owe more than €500 for back-to-school costs.

Europe News

Manhunt underway in Spain for masked man who stabbed child to death

As their town goes into mourning, the deceased boy's family say they have no suspicions as to who may have killed him.

Earth News

Girls are more anxious than boys about climate change

The study also found inadequate engagement with climate-focused careers in English schools.

Travel News

What are the rules on taking kids out of school for a holiday?

The UK will increase its fine for taking kids out of school this month.

Culture news

What awards and festivals have prizes for children's films?

Films that have a certificate rating of U, PG or 12A will be eligible for the new award.

World News

Twelve patients from Gaza to arrive in Belgium as part of EU deal

The trip is the second of its kind to take place this week.

Europe News

Two dead and 13 injured as walkway collapses in Naples

800 residents were evacuated from the apartment block in Le Vele di Scampia, which was a setting for the TV series ‘Gomorrah’.

Lifestyle

What are the most popular baby names in France & Europe?

With the France’s national statistics bureau having just unveiled the top boys' and girls' names given in 2023, we delve into the country’s ranking of the most popular names. See how they compare to some of Europe’s favourite ones, as well as the current trends.

Earth News

Children living in green neighbourhoods have better lung function

Cities should be designed to incorporate lots of green space, the study recommends.

Health news

Fewer children are being vaccinated than pre-COVID, WHO finds

The world has yet to catch up from a major drop in childhood immunisations during the COVID pandemic, according to new data.

Europe News

Memorial service held in Kyiv for victims of a Russian missile strike

Ukraine’s largest medical facility for children was caring for over 600 patients at the time of the attack on Monday which killed at least 44 people.

Art

London's Young V&A wins Museum of the Year award

Judges praised the museum as a “truly inspirational” institution that engaged with the Bethnal Green community and reimagined the museum experience for young people.

Business

Film buffs go bananas at the box office over Despicable Me 4

Despicable Me 4 recently arrived at a cinema near you. The latest Minion tales have pushed Inside Out 2 into second place in worldwide box office takings and helped save the film industry from a gloomy summer.

Health news

UK sugar tax slashed children's added sugar intake by half

Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years.