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How cities are turning their polluted rivers into swimming havensSwimmable cities are making a comeback in Europe—just in time for urbanites to escape unprecedented heat waves.

Ireland to create public register of domestic violence offendersIreland has approved landmark legislation to create the country’s first public register of domestic violence offenders, in a move campaigners say will empower people to check whether a potential partner has a history of violence.

Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SADSeasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.

The financial winners and losers from the World CupThis World Cup has been bigger than any tournament before. More countries taking part and more matches means more eyeballs on the action - as well as more opportunities to make money.

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggestsResearchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisationChina has hit out at the nationalisation of British Steel, saying it "firmly opposes and is strongly dissatisfied with the British government's decision".

New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy GrowOne after the other, Britain’s recent prime ministers have pledged to revive the nation’s economy. One after the other, the promised growth eluded them.

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Summer in Vienna: Where to heat up the party and where to cool down afterwardsLife moves outside in the summer, and it is common to see the city squares and streets filled with bars spilling out onto the street, or people sitting around in the shaded refuge of the city parks. Later in the evening there are many outside events and parties, with Vienna hosting many cultural and music festivals.

Summer with the small humans: Adventures in the Netherlands they’ll never forgetThe Netherlands has tons of attractions for kids including great theme parks, kid-focused museums and parks.

Thanks, climate change (updated): How I got tick-borne Lyme Disease without even knowing itWhen we think of global warming, we tend to think of melting ice caps and rising seas. Climate change is still an abstraction for most people. But I can assure you the real and present danger is the spread of tiny little parasites that spread diseases from hot climes to cold.

Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionKnowing where to look and being ready to travel outside of the city center, you will soon find out that Florentine vintage and thrift-shops are full of real gems that cater to the most fastidious visitors and fashion novices alike.

Dr. Kris Bryant: Austria is hiking heaven … and a tick-borne encephalitis hotspotEditor’s note: With climate change, the area for tick-borne encephalitis has expanded. This post has been updated with information about Austria’s tick vaccine. You can see current information here on encephalitis hotspots in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.

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Getting around in Italy: A transportation system that’s second to none

Why Tirana’s Flamingo Revolution isn’t slowing down

Europe Business Briefing (updated): A quiet summer for tech? Think again

Voting in UK elections: What you need to know

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

From companies house to business banking: A helpful guide to starting a business in the UK

Hey startups, RVO is a one-stop shop for everything from funding to international expansion

EBB: EU raises the ante with 5 billion euro Scaleup Europe Fund, but is it enough?

Expat Essentials

Travel

Zoë Prifti: My list of the best places to watch the sunset in London, and things to do while you’re watching

Getting around in Italy: A transportation system that’s second to none

Top Beaches in Istanbul: Where to cool down this summer

IN OTHER NEWS...

Zoë Prifti: My list of the best places to watch the sunset in London, and things to do while you’re watching

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

Top Beaches in Istanbul: Where to cool down this summer

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