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The tiny Spanish village where darkness will fall twice in one nightFor these few people, this is the rhythm that shapes that shape daily life in a place where, on most days, nothing really happens at all. Yet this summer, a village usually characterised by its abundance of absence will transform into one of the most exciting places to be on the planet.

EU pitches Brexit reset tuition fees compromiseLike his predecessor, Burnham has said building a closer relationship with Europe is a priority. But he must first complete the half-finished talks Starmer left him — and the tuition issue is proving particularly tricky.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social mediaThis week's events have also shaken Europe politically, once again exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration. And they've left lingering questions about what sparked the sudden influx: whether social media posts promising an easy path to Europe just went viral or this was something more deliberate, even organised.

Emptying Countryside Leaves ‘No Simple Solution’ to European WildfiresA warming planet and a shift away from farming have set the stage for larger fires on the continent. “We must learn to coexist with them,” one report said.

A London Taxi Family Confronts the Driverless FutureThe black cab business has been good to the Gouldings. It hasn’t made them rich, but it provides a very comfortable living — without a boss to answer to. But the trade faces perhaps its greatest disruption yet: competition from vehicles with no driver at all.

Spain’s prime minister rushes to defuse migrant crisis after 50,000 cross from Morocco in a single daySpain’s prime minister has rushed to Ceuta to defuse a growing crisis after an estimated 50,000 migrants poured into the Spanish exclave in North Africa from Morocco in a single day.

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Don’t miss truffle season: Celebrating this incredibly rare delicacy in Italy and FranceTruffles smell a bit like a boar’s pheromones, which is why female pigs were used to hunt them. I thought, “Go girl!” as I cautiously looked around to see if she had swine near her farmhouse.

Geneva is ‘the most boring capital in Europe’? That’s hilarious ….As soon as I moved there, I was won over its cosmopolitan and artistic appeal, sporty feel, historical interest, quietness and dynamism. Geneva really does surprises and contrasts in spades.

Beyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in PortugalAfter having lived in Lisbon for six years, I remain a forever-faithful admirer of its charm. However, I have to admit that the idea of moving elsewhere in Portugal grows more appealing with each passing year (and each new apartment search).

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.

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New for 2026: Dispatches’ (always updated) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

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