Russian energy giant Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream undersea pipeline increased by 10.3% in May from a month earlier, Reuters calculations showed on Monday.

The dramatic shift has bewildered European officials, who note that the Trump administration itself has been accused of breaching democratic norms.

Trump administration officials, MAGA influencers and far-right leaders gathered in Poland and Hungary this week for CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Europe welcomed the iPhone 16e into its top 10 sellers in March, but Apple's midtier offering appears to still not be cheap enough for the local market.

While the Maga movement in Europe - translated by Viktor Orban into Mega (Make Europe Great Again) - sounds self-confident, it has also endured setbacks, most recently with the liberal mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, winning Romania's presidential election.

The tiny yet mighty continent of Europe is densely packed with diverse cultures, beautifully planned public transportation, iconic landmarks everywhere, and world-class cuisine. For many outside of the continent,

“Let us look to America,” Tocqueville wrote, “not in order to make a servile copy of the institutions that she has established but to gain a clearer view of the polity which will be best for us.” Europeans now have to figure out the future they want for themselves.

British factories have suffered the worst slump in Europe as energy costs weigh heavily on industry. S&P Global’s closely-watched purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector stood at 46.4 in May. Any score below 50 indicates a contraction in activity, with the latest figures marking an eight month downturn.

The option market makers that dominate US trading are taking a bigger share of volume in Europe. While the tariff-driven market turmoil in April boosted trading on both sides of the Atlantic, Europe remains far behind.

If you’re planning a trip to Europe, knowing these cultural quirks can save you from awkward moments and help you fit right in.