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EU proposes entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine
The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the inva…
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How not to get scammed at restaurants and bars in Italy
From €22 gelato to €7 coffee, there are endless examples of overcharging in Italy’s touristed areas. Here’s how to avoid becoming …
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Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tou…
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FACT CHECK: Is Italy planning to pause EES over the summer?
Reports have spread that Italy may suspend its new biometric border checks over the summer following long queues and chaotic scene…
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Belfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing
Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police …
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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
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German Word of the Day: der Vatertag
With Father’s Day coming up in Austria, you may start seeing gift ideas, restaurant offers and family plans mentioning der Vaterta…
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Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
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TELL US: How do working parents in Italy cover the long summer holidays?
Schools are out in Italy for the next three months, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover…
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TELL US: How do working parents in Austria cover the long summer holidays?
Austria’s long school summer break is nearly here, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover …
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Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that …
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OFFICIAL LIST: Where to watch the football World Cup at public viewings in Austria
Austria will have public viewing spots across the country for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, with around 200 locations listed b…
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How to save on rail travel in Denmark in the summer of 2026
Denmark’s rail operator DSB scrapped its popular summer travel pass last year, but all is not lost if you’re on the lookout for a …
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Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
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How Austrian families are discovering their Nazi past
Many Austrian families have been experiencing uncomfortable truths since records showing Nazi membership cards were posted online …
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Will bars in Norway stay open late for the 2026 World Cup?
With the men's football World Cup being hosted across North America, the time difference means that many matches will start late a…
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Swiss MPs shut down move for more frequent Sunday shop openings
The Council of States, the upper house of Switzerland’s Parliament, has refused to allow retailers to open for business on up to 1…
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Poland seizes over a tonne of heroin in major port bust
It is one of Poland's largest anti-drug operations in recent years.
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Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir …
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Norwegian report shows world conflicts hit peak in 2025
The world saw the highest number of state conflicts since the Second World War in 2025, a Norwegian study said on Tuesday, warning…
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Nigeria rescues 360 women and children abducted by Boko Haram
The Nigerian army said on June 7 it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in the northeastern part of the country. The operation…
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup knockout stages on Danish TV
Despite Denmark not qualifying for the tournament this time, football fever is still sweeping the country during the 2026 FIFA Wor…
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West Ham owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 9: We look at how the Chinese papers are covering Xi Jinping's two-day visit to North Korea. The New …
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Germany and France scrap landmark next-generation fighter jet project
France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for Europ…