China raises retirement age for first time since 1950sChina will "gradually raise" its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing population and a dwindling pension budget.
Europe: Extreme weather warnings in Germany, Poland, AustriaHeavy rainfall particularly in the Czech Republic is expected to have knock-on effects in neighboring Poland, Germany, Austria and Slovakia. Meanwhile, the first heavy snow of the year is expected in the Bavarian Alps.
Third of people in Spain say local area has too many foreign touristsExclusive: YouGov polling across Europe suggests most countries are sympathetic to protests against overtourism.
These 8 Curated Waterfront Boutique Hotels In Europe Will Elevate Your Late Summer StaySeptember feels like the new August, and October like the new September. With European summers staying warmer longer, it’s the perfect time to explore after the crowds have gone.
Europe’s most dangerous train station exposes Brussels’ failuresShootings, stabbings and rampant shoplifting: The Belgian capital’s main railway hub is a magnet for trouble. Why is no one stepping up to fix the problem?
European travelers will have to pay to enter the UK in 2025The non-refundable fee will apply to all visitors to the UK, including babies and children, without a visa, or permission to live, work or study, according to plans announced by UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Doctor shortages, low pay and overtime: Europe's hospitals are under the weatherEurope is suffering from a healthcare crisis, with chronic staff shortages, low pay and overtime prompting strikes in Germany, Slovenia, and Sweden.
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