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I visited the 'Venice of the Alps,' Lake Annecy. I think it's going to be the next big European destination for Americans.Move over, Lake Como. Nestled in the French Alps, I found Lake Annecy to be the perfect stop on a trip to France or Europe more broadly, especially if you love the outdoors.

From Montreal to Berlin, Cities Aim to Stay Open 24 HoursWhile New York City is often dubbed the city that never sleeps, it technically takes a short nap at 4 a.m., per New York State’s mandated “last call.” Perhaps Berlin or Tokyo should take the title: There, bars can legally serve alcohol 24 hours a day.

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. In a news conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites in the face of this threat.

The world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in GermanyThe world’s first laser fusion power station is being built in Germany. On the site of the decommissioned Biblis nuclear power station, the switch is being made: from nuclear fission to fusion power. Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie got access to the protected site.

Germany: Third malaria death linked to Frankfurt AirportA person living near the Schwanheim district of Frankfurt died of malaria, local authorities said on Thursday. The incident is the third such death after a recent cluster of malaria cases linked to Frankfurt Airport emerged.

Canadians dream of Europe as Carney floats longshot plan for living and working in EU"We should deepen our people-to-people ties, allowing our youth to live, work and study where they want on either side of the Atlantic," the PM said.

Russia is escalating its attacks on Europe. The risk of a misstep is growing every dayIt is a strategy built around a contradiction. Russia’s attacks on Europe aim to make war feel closer, without starting it. To provoke, without forcing a response. To alarm, without causing a real change in behavior.

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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.

Cycling in the Netherlands: A practical guide for expatsEven in a busy city like Amsterdam, you can get pretty much anywhere in 10-25 minutes; you can leave whenever you want with no need to wait for public transport schedules; there are no extortionate parking fees to pay. Yes, the weather more than occasionally messes with the postcard image, but ultimately you get used to that. So, if you’re ready to embrace life on two wheels, here’re the basics you need to know.

Several awkward coffee dates and one happy ending: What dating in Spain taught a reserved British expatTo this rather reserved Brit who wasn’t used to the easy physicality of the Spanish, this came as something of a shock. Too much physical contact from someone who was, to me, still a stranger. It was an early lesson that everyday Spanish friendliness can feel surprisingly intimate to a Brit. She spoke English reasonably well, but the conversation went off the rails almost straight away. I opened with “qué tal?” (how are you?) and just got a one-word answer of “ok.”

Confused about Sweden’s new citizenship rules? Here’s what changedFor many expats living in Sweden, obtaining citizenship is a huge step in building a permanent life. But recent changes to the country’s citizenship laws effective 6 June have left many foreign residents wondering what the new rules mean for them. The good news is that not all of the proposed changes have taken effect yet. The bad news is that becoming a Swedish citizen is likely to become more challenging in the coming years. Here’s a breakdown of what has changed, and what’s still on the horizon.

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

Vietnam wants to be Southeast Asia’s medical tourism destination

Sarah Nagaty: How post-pandemic expats cheapened social life in Lisbon while making it more expensive

EBB: Two-year old AI chip startup Euclyd raises 200 million euro Series A

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

Vietnam wants to be Southeast Asia’s medical tourism destination

Sarah Nagaty: How post-pandemic expats cheapened social life in Lisbon while making it more expensive

EBB: Two-year old AI chip startup Euclyd raises 200 million euro Series A

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Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

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