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Workers put up a 20-meter tall Christmas tree in Grand Place in Brussels

The Christmas tree was installed this morning and will remain in Grand Place until January 5. The 20-meter tall Nordmann tree was cut down in Rixensart on Wednesday morning. It was planted 32 years ago in front of a private home in Rixensart (Walloon Brabant).

Art

Techno-inspired Xmas lights show opens in Berlin's industrial district

Magical illuminated Christmas trees, mist, and a pulsing techno beat set the stage for Dark Matter Winterlights 24, an edgy Christmas light exhibition in Berlin inspired by the city’s club scene.

Food and Drink

Dubai Chocolate is taking Europe by storm: But is it worth the hype?

Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious blend of pistachio cream, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate, has gone viral in Europe, sparking long lines and a frenzy for its exclusive releases.

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No comment: Denmark’s Tivoli Gardens open for glittering festive season

Denmark’s Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, turns 81 this year. The attraction has opened for the Christmas season with lights, a Santa Claus and a festive cheer.

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Santa Claus arrives in Tokyo to raise funds for sick children

The parade in Tokyo brings together thousands of Santas to raise funds for sick children in Japan and around the world.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex, a model like no other

London's Natural History Museum is kicking off the festive season by unveiling the design of its 2024 Christmas jumper, featured on a model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display

The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey.

Experiences

Visit these European Christmas markets for the weekend by train

From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets.

Destinations

Dresden: I visited this bohemian German city by sleeper train

I tried out the new night train to this eclectic east German city.

Business

Retailers take emergency action to avoid Christmas delivery nightmare

Unprecedented early ordering is being driven by concerns that the global shipping industry could buckle under the strain of trying to fulfil mounting Christmas orders without using the important Red Sea trading routes.

Culture news

President Nicolás Maduro reschedules Venezuelan Christmas to 1 October

Venezuela's president has decreed an early start to the Christmas season. However, amid a deep political crisis, not everyone in the country is in the mood for caroling.

Economy

UK shoppers tightened their purse strings over Christmas

The gloomy picture is fuelling fears of a recession, with the December fall being the biggest one recorded since January 2021, a period that was heavily affected by pandemic-related restrictions.

Culture news

Euroviews. Do you know where our winter holiday celebrations come from?

Current winter solstice festivities are multilayered events with deep pagan, Christian and modern consumer layers that few people are aware of, Dr Ioannis Pitas writes.

World News

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Europe and beyond

A variety of traditions mark Christmas Day, which falls on 7 January for the Orthodox faith.

United Kingdom

Eurostar services resume following travel chaos

One of the tunnels used by the train company is back in operation - but Eurostar are warning of further delays and restrictions.

Spain

The Spanish city trying to make New York 'jealous' this Christmas

The Christmas light show in Spain's Vigo is a tourist attraction, but can it top the Big Apple as its mayor would like?

Ukraine

'Warm the soul': Christmas gifts for Ukrainian troops

"With each trip we give a piece of our soul and warmth to those who protect us at the front line," says Inna Kolpak, the co-founder of KropHub.

Travel News

6-year-old boy travelling to gran's for Christmas put on wrong flight

Spirit Airlines is investigating the incident, which saw the child stranded 260 km away from his grandmother's home.

World News

Countries across Europe heighten security levels

Security measures have been strengthened in crowded areas over the holiday period across Europe.

Business

What is behind the growing trend of gift reselling in France?

Nearly one in four French people considered selling their unwanted gifts this year, according to a report by e-commerce site eBay.