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Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteriesEU and UK carmakers have secured just 16% of lithium, cobalt and nickel needed to hit 2030 targets, says study.

A designer's guide to artisanal shopping in ViennaProudly "untrendy" designer Myung-Il Song tells you how to bypass the chain stores and shop for authentically Viennese handcrafted wares, from clothing and art to holiday gifts.

From a 100-mile city to a desert ski resort: why is Saudi Arabia spending billions on architectural ‘gigaprojects’?The Saudi crown prince is creating wildly ambitious projects masterminded by renowned architects, curators and designers. The upshot is either progressive modernisation or image-laundering, depending who you ask.

Want to get off the beaten track in Portugal? Take the ultimate road trip through mountain villagesMany travellers set off on a trip hoping it will be unique to them. Eager to be the first to discover hidden gems, away from the bustling crowds and overtouristed sights.

The strange tale of Scotland’s buried Egyptian treasuresAs the United Kingdom expanded its empire throughout the era, many of its citizens traveled abroad and plundered ancient troves, acquiring thousands of precious objects via looting, bartering and gifts. Many remain in the U.K. to this day.

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‘Churn that butter’: Mastering the job search after a layoff

Athens for Kids, Part 1: Christina Hudson, son Danny, 9, collaborate on where to go, what to do

Where simple slopes outshine the bling: Five underrated gems in Switzerland for expat skiers

More than just a Christmas Market, Noël au Quai is Geneva’s Winter Wonderland

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Carla Bastos in Italy: If the pros of your new country outweigh the cons of your old one, you win

From 7 thru 10 December, La Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a luminous dreamscape

Sarah Nagaty: How to do Copenhagen for the weekend on a shoestring budget

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‘Churn that butter’: Mastering the job search after a layoff

Athens for Kids, Part 1: Christina Hudson, son Danny, 9, collaborate on where to go, what to do

Where simple slopes outshine the bling: Five underrated gems in Switzerland for expat skiers

More than just a Christmas Market, Noël au Quai is Geneva’s Winter Wonderland

Featured News

Carla Bastos in Italy: If the pros of your new country outweigh the cons of your old one, you win

From 7 thru 10 December, La Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a luminous dreamscape

Sarah Nagaty: How to do Copenhagen for the weekend on a shoestring budget

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