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He Was One of the World’s Most Wanted Men. So He Bought a West African CountryA source sent the recording to Dutch reporters, who made a startling identification. The man was Jos Leijdekkers, known as Chubby Jos, one of Europe’s most wanted criminals. “It was like, ‘Wow!’” Yelle Tieleman, an investigative journalist who helped break the story for the Dutch daily Algemeen Dagblad, told me. “This can’t be true. Jos Leijdekkers has been there this whole time? Hiding in plain sight?”

Fairford latest: Five men arrested after three suspicious vehicle seen travelling towards RAF baseA number of homes in Whelford, Gloucestershire, have been evacuated following a major incident being declared. Police said five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. A specialist ordnance disposal team has been at the scene checking vehicles.

Athens on a plate – a food-lover’s guide to the Greek capitalAthens-born chef Nick Molyviatis and Greek restaurant supremo David Carter share their top tips to the best cafes, bars and restaurants in the city.

Middle East conflicts push Europe toward a second energy crisis in five yearsHormuz, Bab al-Mandab and the shutdown of the Saudi East-West pipeline, capped by damage to Russian refineries, trigger the biggest price surge since 2022.

Germany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right partiesWhile the German party is winning record levels of support at home, some of its closest ideological allies elsewhere in Europe are keeping it at arm’s length.

America’s Newest Trophy Asset Is a Country Home in the CotswoldsThe Cotswolds, a famed stretch of English countryside known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages and posh private schools, is drawing a growing number of American buyers.

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Charlotte Laborie: My Top 5 restaurants in NiceAre you heading for the French Riviera this summer? I got you covered boo. It’s a veritable paradise for foodies, with a dining scene that rivals the beauty of its azure coastline – I know, a bold statement, but trust me on this one.

Sara Vordermeier: My real life lessons from renting in GermanyIt’s common knowledge among foreigners moving to Germany that if you find a good flat in a good neighbourhood at a good price, from a good landlord, you should be saying, “Yes, yes, 100 times yes!” – to almost anything that the rental contract throws at you.

Joanna Kalafatis: The best Greek islands for Digital NomadsAfter the implementation of Greece’s digital nomad visa in 2021, the sunny Mediterranean country has become an even more attractive hub for remote workers. More and more people are fulfilling their dream of setting up a relatively stress-free life on a Greek island. But not all islands are created equally, especially when it comes to year-round living, connectivity and expat life.

What expat property owners in France need to know about taxes

Frankfurt is boring? You just need to look harder

France’s annual wine event: What exactly are you buying at the foire aux vins?

Lane Henry: Are the Dutch obsessed with diplomas?

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What expat property owners in France need to know about taxes

Frankfurt is boring? You just need to look harder

France’s annual wine event: What exactly are you buying at the foire aux vins?

Lane Henry: Are the Dutch obsessed with diplomas?

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

The US Army is set to purchase Orqa drones from Croatia

Georgia Lewis: Finding a creative job in the UK after Brexit

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

Expat Essentials

Travel

Frankfurt is boring? You just need to look harder

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre: Where Paris lets its hair down

Vietnam wants to be Southeast Asia’s medical tourism destination

IN OTHER NEWS...

Dispatches’ curated list of the top AI events across Europe

Paul Arnold: My practical guide to moving to Spain

Best places to have fun with visiting grandkids in the Eindhoven/s’Hertogenbosch area

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