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Women with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS saysPolyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to Nice

‘Fine for others to pay more’: can Japan attract more overseas tourists while charging them extra?Japan has ambitious targets to increase overseas visitor numbers, but there are growing concerns about overtourism. One possible answer is two-tier pricing

Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026: the inaugural list revealedFrom Barcelona to Bratislava, these are the bars at the vanguard of Europe's cocktail scene.

Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026: The 20 most liveable cities in the world For 2026, we have paid special attention to excitement, urban ambition and security. For this survey, we also sought additional data from property specialist Knight Frank and EIT Edition’s Copenhagenize Index 2025 to build up better pictures of the cities that we scrutinised.

Six of the best long-distance European trails to walk in summerFrom a less-crowded camino and the Slovenian Alps to a stunning river trail and Ireland’s remote Beara peninsula.

One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new schemeProgramme offering a one-year residence and work permit attracts double expected number of applicants.

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Dr. Kris Bryant: Austria is hiking heaven … and a tick-borne encephalitis hotspotEditor’s note: With climate change, the area for tick-borne encephalitis has expanded. This post has been updated with information about Austria’s tick vaccine. You can see current information here on encephalitis hotspots in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

Beach Clubs: An actually relaxing seaside workation in AntalyaThis year, we needed a getaway just to avoid burnout. Our workations to Izmir, which is a party town, are more like marathons because we rush around town, catching up with friends, checking out our old stomping grounds and drinking way too many cocktails.

Hosting as an expat in Europe (updated): The good, bad and the ugly of dealing with guestsMost of our guests are awesome and truly generous. One leaves money around the house for us to find after she leaves AND tries to pick up more than her share of the expenses. Other friends take real pleasure in treating you to dinner, drinks or whatever. But there are also guests who are just amazingly inconsiderate or just oblivious.

Backpacking with Baby, Pt. 1: A useful guide to travelling in Southeast Asia with a young childWhen I first announced to friends and family that my partner and I were planning on taking our 18-month old backpacking through Southeast Asia for four months, the responses ranged from “Amazing! But how!?’” to “Are you crazy?” I

Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

Greek Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Cristina Miceli: Three day-trips from Antalya for outdoor adventure lovers

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Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

Greek Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Cristina Miceli: Three day-trips from Antalya for outdoor adventure lovers

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Expat Entrepreneur: Axelera AI’s Fabrizio Del Maffeo has created Europe’s most powerful chip

Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ guide to housing prices in Paris

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