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Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the blocNon-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it?

How The Elite See RomeNeed the Colosseum to yourself? Want to see a privately owned masterpiece by Caravaggio? For the tourism fixer Fulvio De Bonis, there’s no such thing as a closed door.

Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for World Cup showdownFrance and Spain will renew one of the most tantalising international rivalries in Dallas on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final at stake.

Heat can be deadly, but sunshine itself? Science says we could use more of itMost people naturally assume that the science connecting sun exposure to poor health is well established, but those who spend more time in the sun tend to be healthier. A lot healthier.

Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with SpainEvery weekday morning, Shilpi Chotrani rides her bicycle from her home in the Spanish town of La Línea de la Concepción to Gibraltar. It's a short journey but it means crossing an international border.

EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s.

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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.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

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Voting in UK elections: What you need to know

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

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

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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?

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Top Beaches in Istanbul: Where to cool down this summer

The great Aussie motel: How to see the real Australia and save money

Dayna Camilleri-Clarke: Ten years in and Malta’s beaches still surprise me

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An Expat Parent’s Guide to Swedish Life

Gerard & Anton Awards: a 12-year history of spotting Eindhoven’s most promising tech startups

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