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Israel

Israel's Independence and Memorial Days see divisions surface

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary has stoked widespread discontent and spurred weeks of protests. The demonstrations have brought cities to a standstill and continued as the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day.

France

France: Has Macron gotten rid of the generous presidential pension?

In December 2019, the Elysée announced that it would put a stop to the special retirement system for future presidents. But so far, nothing concrete has been implemented.

Culture news

Not horsing around: Meet the Spanish mare helping the elderly

A Spanish mare called Dounka offers the residents of a retirement home in France regular visits and brings 'good vibes' and improved 'well-being'.

Travel News

Silver nomads: What are the best European countries to retire to?

Searches for ideal destinations to retire to have skyrocketed in the last 12 months.

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Work

Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

The EU’s average legal retirement age is 64, yet many Europeans are still working past the age of 65 and even 75.

Health news

This Swedish nursing home helps residents spice up their sex lives

“It's not just about sex. It's about closeness”: This retirement home encourages residents to nurture their sex life with the help of a “pleasure basket”.

Europe News

What to know about France's nationwide strike over pension reform

France's major unions have called for a mass strike over the government's planned retirement reform.

Destinations

Silver nomads: These are Europe’s best retirement visas

Many new visas are aimed at younger digital nomads but these options are best for retirees.

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Young Europeans can expect to work longer than their parents

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As the retirement age rises in many European countries, the question of what career to pursue is more important than ever.

Sport

Tennis star Serena Williams hints she will retire after 2022 US Open

"I need to be two feet into tennis or two feet out," she said in an interview with Vogue.

Sport

'I am spent': Tennis star Ash Barty, 25, announces surprise retirement

The top-ranked Australian tennis player announced her retirement in a video posted to social media.

Sport

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero, 33, retires from football

Aguero said he had made the difficult decision for health reasons.

Tech News

From his basement in Jordan, this man travels the world in his cockpit

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Malhas Airlines, non-stop from the basement….to the basement.

Sport

Spain's NBA champion Pau Gasol retires

Double NBA winner and Europe's most successful basketball player Pau Gasol called time on his sporting career on Tuesday.

Philippines

Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte announces retirement from politics

The authoritarian leader says he is backing out of a plan to run for vice president in next year’s elections and will retire from politics after his term ends.

Russia

11 people killed after fire sweeps through Russian retirement home

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire in which 11 care home residents are believed to have perished.

Economy

Younger people across Europe could be working into their 70s

As the Danish government unveils plans to lower the retirement age, most European countries look set to increase it.

France

Life inside French retirement homes amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 40 per cent of France's 19,000 COVID-19 fatalities have been in retirement homes.

World News

Could over half of European COVID-19 deaths come from care homes?

Data from five European countries shows that between 42 and 57 percent of deaths related to COVID-19 have so far occurred in nursing homes.

France

French care homes hit hard as COVID-19 deaths mount

Around a third of all deaths from the disease in the country have come from within retirement communities.