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Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026Most prestigious literature prize goes to Canadian known for genre-crossing works such as Autobiography of Red.

How ‘Digital Oblivion’ Is Helping Russia Rewrite the PastAs artificial intelligence becomes a gateway to news and information, the researchers warn that gaps in the historical record combined with a flood of propaganda can shape the answers people receive about the past.

The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran warHow dangerous is it for sailors in the strait? Very. Attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz continue.

Denmark introduces bill to protect people’s faces and voices from deepfakesThe proposed amendment to Denmark’s copyright law would protect ordinary people as well as artists, including against digital imitations of their performances.

Europe’s travel and tourism industry to grow 3.1% in 2026, new figures revealThe continent should outperform global tourism, which is expected to grow by 2.5% across the year despite tensions in the Middle East and the wider cost of living crisis.

Google ordered to halt work on two data centers in ‘Texas of Europe’Several data center projects with potential capacities of hundreds of megawatts have recently been announced in the country. The rise in demand has led to Finland being dubbed the “Texas of Europe.”

Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’The secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island.

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Europe’s outlet centers (updated): Ultra-luxury at (almost) affordable prices, along with mid-priced brandsThe smart expat knows there are two ways around paying buckets of euros for top-end goods: Consignment shops, and factory outlets. Buying goods second-hand doesn’t appeal to everyone. But getting new stuff deeply discounted … who doesn’t love that?

Aspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true – by simply adopting the expat lifestyle in Europe, Americans instantly improve the their statistical odds of living a longer, healthier life.

Giant waves of Nazaré (updated): Portugal’s most impressive natural spectacle draws big crowds including ‘crazy-ass surfers’The moment I caught the first glimpse of the watery, roaring giants rolling towards us, my heart skipped a beat or two. One look at the ant-sized surfers being towed into the waves made me feel like a cardiac arrest was perilously close.

Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts

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Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

Tech Show Paris: What’s next in France’s AI ambitions

The US Army is set to purchase Orqa drones from Croatia

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Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

Tech Show Paris: What’s next in France’s AI ambitions

The US Army is set to purchase Orqa drones from Croatia

Expat Essentials

Travel

Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts

A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

Frankfurt is boring? You just need to look harder

IN OTHER NEWS...

Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative scene

A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

Why Americans are discovering Varna, the Black Sea city where European living costs less

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