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Thriving cities of the future will get people to walk everywhere

While COVID encouraged being outdoors more, the cities which make it easier for citizens to walk will enjoy the many economic and health benefits.

World News

Spain attracts those looking to beat the cost of living crisis

More and more Belgians, Britons and Germans are emigrating to warm countries to escape huge utility costs. Thousands of people have settled in Spain, but there are also many who work remotely and move only during the winter, attracted by the climate and the quality of life.

Culture news

Celebrating Pablo Picasso’s “artistic legacy” 50 years after his death

Picasso Celebration 1973 – 2023 aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death and showcase his works to a younger generation across Europe and the USA.

World

The only path to peace is victory, says Ukraine's Tymoshenko

There can be no peace in Ukraine without victory on the battlefield, former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko has told the Estoril Conference in Portugal.

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What are Schengen visas? What benefits do they offer for travellers?

The EU has agreed to make it harder for Russian tourists to obtain a visa.

Belgium

EU faces several 'terrible winters' without price cap: minister

"The next five to ten winters will be terrible if we don't do anything," said Belgian Energy Minister on Sunday, while calling for an EU-wide price cap.

Tech News

The tech solutions to a warming world and the energy crisis

These technologies can help cool down and warm our homes in a greener and cheaper way. But experts say sometimes the solution is far simpler.

Europe News

In pictures: Europe celebrates Ukraine Independence Day

Ukraine's Independence Day was widely celebrated across Europe on Wednesday in a massive show of solidarity with the war-torn country.

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Protest all over Europe against Russia's six-month invasion of Ukraine

Protest all over Europe against Russia's six-month invasion of Ukraine

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Which start-up companies will be Europe's next unicorns?

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Are Europe’s unicorns finally on the rise and will we ever be able to level the playing field with Silicon Valley?

Russia

Nord Stream: Gazprom to suspend gas deliveries to Europe for 3 days

A 10-day maintenance shutdown in July had previously raised concerns among European countries, which have been trying for months to diversify their supplies.

United Kingdom

'Europe not cause of UK's problems', says UK's Liz Truss in old audio

In a leaked recording from some years ago. the pro-Brexit favourite to become prime minister said British workers, not migrants, were to blame for the UK's ills.

Health news

Lyme disease: New vaccine for the tick-borne illness in final trials

The final clinical trial of a new vaccine against Lyme disease created by Pfizer is calling for 6,000 volunteers in Europe and the US.

My Europe Series

Five infographics showing impact of Taliban takeover on Europe

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan a year ago sparked an exodus - but how many Afghans ended up seeking asylum in the EU? And where did they go?

World News

EU chief praises solidarity of 'heroic' firefighters in Europe

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised firefighters across the continent, as emergency services struggle to contain fires in France's south-west and in several other countries.

Tech News

How can countries protect themselves against cyber warfare?

The Former Chief Strategy Officer for Cyber Policy, US secretary for defence during the Obama administration, says why improving cybersecurity is paramount.

Europe News

Europe's drought could be the worst in 500 years, warns researcher

"Just to give you an idea the 2018 drought was so extreme that, looking back at least the last 500 years, there were no other events similar to the drought of 2018, but this year I think it is really worse than 2018."

Culture news

The reality of reality TV: what Big Brother’s return says about us

Big Brother has returned, but why has the show made a comeback – and how does it reflect on how European watching behaviour has changed?

Culture news

Neighbours finale: But what are longest running soap operas in Europe?

To mark the finale of Neighbours, the beloved Australian soap opera which aired for 37 years, we thought we'd take a look at the longest running soap operas in Europe

China

China expands freight train network with line from Hefei to Budapest

A freight train carrying goods from Hefei in China's Anhui province to Budapest in Hungary was launched on Friday, marking the first-ever freight trip between the two cities.