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Europe News

Five convicts escape from Portuguese high-security prison

The quintet, who broke out of Portugal's high-security Alcoentre prison, had help from outside to scale a 6-metre wall.

08/09/2024

France

At least two French prison officers killed in van ambush shootout

An inmate convicted of burglary escaped the van following the incident. He is currently on the run, according to officials.

14/05/2024

Art

London exhibition chronicles WWII's most daring PoW escapes

From P.G. Wodehouse's typewriter in a Polish camp to hidden maps in a deck of cards, the exhibition unveils captivating stories of wartime resilience and creativity.

07/02/2024

United Kingdom

Terror suspect escape: Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty

Daniel Khalife, a former soldier and terror suspect, has denied escaping from Wandsworth prison earlier this month after allegedly breaking out of the Category B jail before he was recaptured.

21/09/2023

Destinations

Digital nomads can stay in this Sardinian village for free

A Sardinian village welcomes its first digital nomad in a scheme offering remote workers rent free accomodation.

15/09/2023

United Kingdom

Terrorism suspect charged with escaping London prison after four days on the run

Daniel Abed Khalife, a former soldier, had escaped from Wandsworth Prison while awaiting trial on terrorism charges before he was recaptured on Saturday.

09/09/2023

Green News

Chimps still loose in Swedish zoo after escaping their enclosure

The zoo says three chimps had to be shot dead because they posed a threat to human safety.

15/12/2022

Sweden

Swedish zoo locates venomous snake in roof after 'Houdini' escape

On Friday staff had located but had yet to recapture the king cobra which escaped through a light fitting last weekend.

24/10/2022

Slovakia

Slovakia on alert after escaped tiger from Ukraine seen in park

The young tiger escaped from a private breeder in the Ukrainian town of Strychava.

05/09/2022

USA

US jail official helped 'extremely dangerous' inmate escape

Jail official Vicky White told co-workers she was taking Casey White for a mental health evaluation. But no such appointment was scheduled it later emerged.

03/05/2022

People

Ukraine travel: This is what it's like trying to get out right now

We spoke to a 38-year-old woman as she tries to get out of Ukraine with a group of friends.

25/02/2022

Mexico

Dramatic breakout as gang rams vehicles into prison in Mexico

The incident is one of the most dramatic breakouts the country has seen in recent years.

02/12/2021

Stays

Take a peek inside the world's weirdest AirBnbs

Want an alternative to a standard apartment? Dive in for some truly unique accommodation choices.

10/11/2021

Culture news

Books that spark your senses: 7 escapist novels for the hungry mind

Many of us fell back in love with fiction during lockdown. Here's a list of novels that can really take you out of yourself.

22/09/2021

Spain

Spanish club welcomes Afghan wheelchair player who fled home

Nilofar Bayat fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. The Spanish government were instrumental in her migration.

26/08/2021

Experiences

Where is Europe’s first 4-person zip line and underwater escape room?

These abandoned mines and quarries in North Wales offer a chance for an eye-watering adventure.

22/07/2021

Stays

Plan a romantic getaway at one of these idyllic, adult-only escapes

After a year of working from home, home-schooling and daily walks, it's time to reconnect with your partner at some of Europe's most romantic, adult-only destinations.

20/07/2021

Turkey

Three jailed for helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee to Lebanon

Three jailed for helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee to Lebanon

24/02/2021

Denmark

Danish submarine killer sentenced to 21 months for prison escape

Peter Madsen briefly escaped from a Copenhagen prison in October after threatening staff and police with a fake gun and explosives.

09/02/2021

Hungary

Hungarian MP berates former Fidesz MEP using drainpipe in parliament

Opposition member Zoltán Varga brandished a length of drainpipe at Fidesz during a parliamentary session on Monday, mocking former MEP József Szájer who had tried to escape from police last week when they raided a sex party in Brussels.

07/12/2020