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What if Iran and Oman split control of the Strait of Hormuz?Iran claims to be in the final stages of a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement could include payments for access to the strategic waterway. [Video news story]

Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and TurkeyBeijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response.

An Instagram Fantasy, Dished Out Under the Tuscan Stars00trav-vineyard-dinners-ktlz-superJumboIn Italy, long-table vineyard dinners are increasingly popular. It’s not too late to book a place for this August or September.

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plantsPoland has been urged to double down on clean energy after Europe’s drought wreaked havoc on its coal industry.

Summer on the Baltic: a laidback coastal adventure in LithuaniaWith great beaches, culture and nature, the resort town of Palanga and the wild Curonian Spit offer an affordable – and cooler – alternative to the Med.

The Migration Wave That Embarrassed Morocco and Rattled EuropeThe migrants left their home countries because of persistent economic challenges that have left many—particularly young people—without job prospects and increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families. This has created a real desperation that convinced many of the migrants that they have no choice but to risk their lives to seek better futures in Europe.

Why people want a job at the European Commission — and why so many end up miserableHundreds of thousands of Europeans dream of landing one of the European Commission’s coveted civil service jobs, with around 170,000 people applying for just 1,500 entry-level positions at the EU institutions earlier this year. Yet for many who make it inside the EU executive, the reality falls well short of the dream.

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Our return after decades showed us an Izmir bigger, better and more modern than everTayyip Erdogan is an observant Muslim who has tried to pry Turkey away from the aggressive secularism of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. In Izmir, Erdogan has not succeeding in changing anything. Oh, wait … he kinda has: it’s even more liberal than the city we arrived in back in 1999.

Lauren Simmonds: My Top 5 sandy beaches in CroatiaLeisurely strolls along the sand as the waves gently lap your toes aren’t commonplace here, but they do exist. You just need to know where to find them.

Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happinessGlobal happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark winters, high cost of living, lower salaries than places like the United States and famously cold, reserved people: these don’t seem like a recipe for joy. Yet, the Nordics continue to outperform other nations in measures of life satisfaction. The explanation: a systematic emphasis on public welfare and a feeling of security and support.

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).

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

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

How Lithuania built six tech Unicorns in less than a decade

‘Let them come home’: The failure to welcome back the Italian diaspora only hurts Italy

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

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Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

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

How Lithuania built six tech Unicorns in less than a decade

‘Let them come home’: The failure to welcome back the Italian diaspora only hurts Italy

Featured News

News and Buzz

Business

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

Closing clubs in Berlin: The fight over RAW Gelände

Expat Essentials

Travel

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

IN OTHER NEWS...

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

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

Antalya alternatives: Unspoiled, overlooked destinations on the Turkish coast

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