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See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape In Aragon, Amazon Web Services promises to spend almost $40 billion to build multiple vast complexes — one alone as large as 600 American football fields. Microsoft and the asset management firm Blackstone are among those following suit, signing agreements to build data centers that will transform this region and the livelihoods of its inhabitants.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up NothingOver the past week and a half, Mr. Trump has set aside years of U.S. foreign policy by openly embracing Mr. Putin and easing the economic pressure on the Kremlin. At the same time, Mr. Trump has vilified President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, the putative American ally trying to defend his nation against a Russian invasion.

EasyJet is covering the cost of a baby’s first passport for customers in the UKParents can get a £66.50 (€79.40) discount on easyJet holidays if travelling with an infant under the age of two.

Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scrambleGovernment websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to ‌protect their systems.

Airfield Attack Marked Opening Shot in Putin’s Stepped-Up Sabotage CampaignA massive cargo plane, used to carry military assistance to Ukraine and parked at an airfield in eastern Germany, was attacked by explosive-packed drones in early August. German officials say they were piloted by Russian military-intelligence agents.

The tech helping crack decades-old cold casesUnlike traditional forensic DNA testing, investigative genetic genealogy can identify distant genetic relatives of an unknown individual.

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Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative sceneDutch Design Week – 17 thru 25 October – has occurred every October since 1998 in a fabulous celebration of Dutch Design. It is the biggest design event in Northern Europe, attracting more than 350 000 visitors from home and abroad.

New for 2025/26: Dispatches’ list of amusement parks in Europe open in winter including Christmas eventsLet’s face it … not everyone can ski. Or cares to ski. A lot of people just like to have family fun. So, you’d think more amusement parks in Europe would stay open in the chilly winter months because a little rain/snow/cold doesn’t force Europeans indoors. That said, a surprising number of amusement parks in Europe close their doors when the days get shorter and the weather colder. Fortunately, some of the best parks remain open for the winter season – and are open right now.Europe travel discounts

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?

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

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

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From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

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

Featured News

Carla Bastos aboard the Odyssey: Is round-the-world cruising the next Digital Nomad trend?

Lane Henry: Prague is more than beer and sausage if you know where to look

Galyna Rogovska: The ultimate beginner’s guide to shopping in ultra-chic Milan

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