Europe

My friend and I were completely bogged down in the pre-Christmas slump of having trudged through 11 weeks of lectures, coursework and revision. We knew a holiday was needed and we knew we couldn’t actually afford one. After a drunken search of Skyscanner however, I realised we in fact,...

The United States’ 17-11 victory over Europe was their first victory since 2008, and only their third title in 21 years. A team boasting the likes of Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed, cheered on by a raucous Minnesota crowd, was always favourites against a European team consisting...

The country is descending into chaos. Newspapers are crammed full of catastrophic predictions for the disintegration of our economy. JK Rowling has compared Farage’s Leave campaign to Nazi propaganda (and with good reason). The ‘breaking point’ poster was a step too far in the Leave campaign’s immoral and obtuse...

If the referendum result has shown us one thing, it is that our nation is divided. There is no doubt that the referendum has thrown up some serious questions for our country as a whole to deal with. But it has also brought into contention the issues and the...

In mainstream media we are often told that the refugee crisis we are experiencing today is the worst the world has seen since after the end of the Second World War, conjuring up images of poverty, war-torn nations and a lack of justice. But besides the occasional news report...

“We need a fresh face.” These were the words that UKIP’s one and only MP, Douglas Carswell, uttered just last Friday. He was of course talking about his desire for a change in the party’s leadership; out with the Farage and in with the new. He was always a...

Enclosed by green rolling hills, beautiful fjords and thick forests, Oslo, or the Viking city, located in the southern part of Norway, is undoubtedly a Scandinavian gem. Being one of the fastest- growing European capitals, not only does it boast a rich history and impressive popular landmarks, but it also...