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Police in Germany arrest married couple on suspicion of spying for ChinaEarlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China.

Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrestWhen Jonathan Andic, son of the late founder of one of Europe's biggest clothing empires, posted €1m (£865,000) in bail shortly after being arrested in connection with his father's death, it was the latest twist in a saga that has gripped and mystified Spain.

How Trump divided US companies – and handed Europeans an openingTrump's aggressive push for US corporate interests in Europe is dividing American businesses and accelerating the EU's drive to cut off external dependencies, giving European companies a rare shot at markets long dominated by US giants.

Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alertLithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.

Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territoryEstonia has said a Nato fighter jet shot down a drone, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming, over its territory.

Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examinedJosé Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who denies any wrongdoing, ordered to appear at Spain’s highest criminal court on suspicion of influence-peddling

From screening at airports to scrapping flights: How should Europe respond to latest Ebola outbreak?As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

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Zoé Manset: My Top 5 restaurants for a fabulous post-theatre meal in Londonf you, like me, find yourself buzzing with excitement whenever you leave the theatre needing to dissect every scene over a hearty meal and a glass of wine, these five late dining London restaurants will provide you with the perfect setting to do just that.

An all-round guide to Europe’s best kayaking and canoeing spotsShare Share Share Email Comments When it comes to water sports, kayaking and canoeing are the most accessible and relaxing way to enjoy some of Europe’s most spectacular natural settings. These small paddle boats are open to all ages and abilities, and now proliferate across the rivers, lakes and seas of this vast continent.

New ferry from Istanbul to Burgas is an entrée to explore BulgariaA schedule of upcoming trips has already been published on the Istanbul Deniz Otobysu website, with regular ferry services starting this month, departing from Istanbul every Thursday and Sunday and from Burgas every Monday and Friday.

German banking: What is an EC-Karte, and what should you know if you’re moving to Germany?EC card” is the colloquial term Germans still use for the country’s most common payment card – even though its successor has officially been called girocard since 2007. Lower merchant fees for girocard payments also make shops more reluctant to accept Mastercard or Visa.

Paris is heaven for pickpockets: How to avoid what happened to meI’m officially one of those tourists I always make fun of. Somehow, I survived years of living dangerously – decades of major wars, civil wars, peacekeeping missions and trips to some of the most dangerous places in world – without getting robbed. So, yeah, I thought I had it all figured out. I didn't.

Pantheon: Croatia’s 50 billion euro AI data center would be one of Europe’s largest … but is it real?

Carla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats

Thom Harding: If you love swimming, you’ll love Vienna

The Pirates of Varna: Gold, fast ships, ransoms and a legend of a stolen bride

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Pantheon: Croatia’s 50 billion euro AI data center would be one of Europe’s largest … but is it real?

Carla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats

Thom Harding: If you love swimming, you’ll love Vienna

The Pirates of Varna: Gold, fast ships, ransoms and a legend of a stolen bride

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Business

Hiring has begun: American luxury EV maker Lucid Motors is expanding to 12 European countries

Latest PwC Baltic CEOs Survey shows leaders striving to remain optimistic in challenging times

Attention, Costco shoppers (updated): Aggressive American big-box retailer has big plans for Europe

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The Pirates of Varna: Gold, fast ships, ransoms and a legend of a stolen bride

Visiting Paris: A practical guide for organising a four-day trip

Dispatches’ guide to vegetarian dishes in Turkey you can’t miss

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Know your rights: How the new Renters’ Rights Act impacts your UK lease

Why swim school in the Netherlands will cost you thousands … and why you’ll pay it anyway

Working in the UK? Make sure you’re pension-smart

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