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Destinations

Visit these historical European towns for a magical fairytale escape

From snow-covered villages to towns carved into the cliffside, there are many storybook destinations to be found across Europe.

World

European cinema resists the pandemic and explores new channels

The European film industry has been impacted for two years by the pandemic, but it has been able to resist and organize itself thanks to its production methods and its great diversity.

Green News

Should European governments ban cigarettes?

Cigarette manufacture uses large amounts of water, farmland and released C02, should we put a stop to it?

World News

COVID booster jab 'most important defence' against Omicron, WHO says

Dr Kluge stressed warned last week that as Europe goes into the holiday season, it will be dealing "with two highly transmissible variants."

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World News

New COVID measures and restrictions spark angry protests across Europe

The weekend saw protesters in several countries on the continent take to the streets to voice their anger after governments introduce new measures as the fight against COVID-19 continues.

Spain

Hercules of Cadiz temple thought to have been found

In the Spanish town of Sancti Petri, research teams from the University of Seville and the Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage say they have finally solved an archeological mystery.

Travel News

Looking for a better life in 2022? Move to these European cities

A survey of over 12,000 expats reveals the best places to live if you're looking for a good work-life balance.

Europe News

Navalny's daughter accepts EU human rights award on his behalf

Daria Navalnaya, daughter of imprisoned anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was presented with the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on Wednesday at a ceremony in Strasbourg.

Mobility

France is leading Europe’s push to conquer a new frontier in space

A collective of French space experts wants to embark on a new kind of space conquest with a new European satellite constellation.

Tech News

Palantir is on a charm offensive to woo France’s start-ups

US tech company Palantir, which specialises in data analytics and is known as one of the most secretive companies, has announced a partnership with Station F.

Europe News

Croatia one step closer to joining Schengen free movement area

EU governments have concluded that Zagreb is able to ensure the security of the bloc's external border, a highly sensitive topic amid renewed concerns over migration.

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Bikers dressed up as Santa Claus parade to raise donations for those in need

Some bikers wore a suit, a cap and a beard of Santa Claus, others only with the symbolic red cap, but all with the same solidarity travelled yesterday morning the main streets of Coimbra.

Travel News

Travel in 2022: Is it safe to book a holiday for the new year?

With a new variant and more travel restrictions in place, we asked the experts whether it's wise to book a holiday for 2022.

My Europe Series

Aye, have a dream: Scotland's renewed foreign policy push

“When the choice for Scotland is a pro-European, EU member state, independent Scotland, or a Boris Johnson Little Brexit Britain, I think people will vote yes [to independence]."

Serbia

Serbia moves to defuse protests over Rio Tinto lithium mine

For two consecutive weekends, thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian towns have blocked main roads and bridges to decry the planned lithium mine near Loznica, close to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Germany

Bye-bye Angela: Six legacies that defined the Merkel era

Already feeling nostalgic about the Merkel era? Here is a look at the key legacies that defined her 16-year chancellorship — and will likely outlive it.

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Migrant puppet in London as border control debated

A giant puppet of a Syrian refugee child created to symbolize millions of displaced children arrived on Tuesday in Parliament Square in London, as lawmakers debated a new bill on border control.

Cinema

Twelve movies go head-to-head at the ArteKino Festival online event

The festival, an alternative to the film mainstream, will continue its screening until the end of December, with features in six different languages.

Europe News

Belgium's system for asylum-seekers unable to cope as winter closes in

FEDASIL, the government agency that deals with asylum seekers, says it is in a race against time to help the people in need.

Austria

Three skiers killed and two injured in Austria avalanche

The skiers were hit by a 200-metre wide slab of snow as they ascended a slope in the Salzburg region.