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Hidden gem to holiday hotspot: How Albania became one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinationsThe number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails.

Tax the rich, cap the rents: the policy mix helping Europe’s left push back the far-rightEuropeans are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and rising inequalities. Skyrocketing rents are kicking people out of their cities, while the wealthiest one percent have never been richer. It is no surprise then that leftwing parties running on affordability and wealth redistribution platforms have been gaining ground.

OpenAI agent hacks Australia's Medicare in world's first known AI breach of government bodyAnthony Albanese says an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI "infiltrated" a statistics portal on an Australian government website.

The tiny Arctic island where travellers have found refuge since 1897For centuries, this tiny Norwegian island sheltered fishermen from violent seas. Now one woman is using tourism to revive it – and offer travellers refuge from modern life.

How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen’s Houthi group.

Changing how Europe eats could save millions of lives – and countless birdsEurope’s food system is facing a biodiversity and environmental crisis, driven largely by human choices - particularly how we use land to produce food, what we eat and how much food we lose or waste.

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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.

Lane Henry: Are the Dutch obsessed with diplomas?

Dispatches’ curated list of the top AI events across Europe

Paul Arnold: My practical guide to moving to Spain

Best places to have fun with visiting grandkids in the Eindhoven/s’Hertogenbosch area

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EBB: Why shutting down Eindhoven airport would be economic suicide, and FasTrackathon is back

Permesso di soggiorno: Navigating the labyrinth of Italy’s long-stay visa bureaucracy

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Lane Henry: Are the Dutch obsessed with diplomas?

Dispatches’ curated list of the top AI events across Europe

Paul Arnold: My practical guide to moving to Spain

Best places to have fun with visiting grandkids in the Eindhoven/s’Hertogenbosch area

Featured News

Miriam Thaler in Lisbon: Five ways to learn Portuguese online for free, or nearly free

EBB: Why shutting down Eindhoven airport would be economic suicide, and FasTrackathon is back

Permesso di soggiorno: Navigating the labyrinth of Italy’s long-stay visa bureaucracy

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