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

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Fury-Joshua tickets priced up to £13,000 sell out in one hourThe all-British heavyweight contest, which will be broadcast globally on Netflix, was announced in September and around 80,000 tickets went on sale at 12:00 BST on Friday.

How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe?Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.

Kelvin waves: the ocean phenomenon raising sea levels on the US West CoastThis ocean phenomenon raises the sea level, and are common during El Niño events. This year’s super El Niño could make them even more intense.

UN says Pentagon plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter would amount to torture – US politics liveCondemnation comes amid fierce backlash from US lawmakers who branded the move ‘grotesque’ and compared it to actions of some terror groups and oppressive governments.

Bigger than Manhattan: The record-breaking airport megahub that conquered the worldIn the golden age of railways, Istanbul was the end point of the Orient Express, at the very cusp of Europe and Asia. Now, in the 21st century, iGA Istanbul Airport is ruling the skies, having just overtaken London Heathrow as the best-connected airport on the planet.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

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

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

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

Featured News

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

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

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

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