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Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shootsScreenshot 2026-08-10 at 16.17.13What links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’s Land of Spells, the south of France and the Bay of Pentos from Game of Thrones? They are all places that have been portrayed in recent and forthcoming films by a sunny archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, no bigger in size than Sheffield.

Rival supermarkets set for victory over Aldi and Lidl in competition rowUnlike the traditional supermarkets, discounters Aldi and Lidl can use a legal loophole to stop competitors opening nearby - but not for much longer, it seems.

Poland now sixth-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and BelgiumPoland's economy is gaining in importance in Europe. In 2025 the country ranked sixth in the EU by nominal GDP, accounting for almost 5% of the bloc's total output.

6 Countries With Simple Visa Processes That Make Moving Abroad Easier for ExpatsHere are some of the top countries to consider. Note that visa requirements change frequently, and there are often additional pathways beyond the ones listed here to become a long-term expat.

Poland's Tatras: The affordable alternative to the AlpsBreathtaking alpine scenery and budget prices make this overlooked Polish escape an alternative to Europe's overcrowded mountain regions.

Germany: Interior Minister warns of 'daily' hybrid warfareGermany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Sunday warned that hybrid warfare attacks had become a daily threat to the country. "We're not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare," Dobrindt told the newspaper Bild am Sonntag following the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drillAs the US president renews his threats to claim the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast.

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Our return after decades showed us an Izmir bigger, better and more modern than everTayyip Erdogan is an observant Muslim who has tried to pry Turkey away from the aggressive secularism of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. In Izmir, Erdogan has not succeeding in changing anything. Oh, wait … he kinda has: it’s even more liberal than the city we arrived in back in 1999.

Lauren Simmonds: My Top 5 sandy beaches in CroatiaLeisurely strolls along the sand as the waves gently lap your toes aren’t commonplace here, but they do exist. You just need to know where to find them.

Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happinessGlobal happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark winters, high cost of living, lower salaries than places like the United States and famously cold, reserved people: these don’t seem like a recipe for joy. Yet, the Nordics continue to outperform other nations in measures of life satisfaction. The explanation: a systematic emphasis on public welfare and a feeling of security and support.

Don’t miss truffle season: Celebrating this incredibly rare delicacy in Italy and FranceTruffles smell a bit like a boar’s pheromones, which is why female pigs were used to hunt them. I thought, “Go girl!” as I cautiously looked around to see if she had swine near her farmhouse.

Geneva is ‘the most boring capital in Europe’? That’s hilarious ….As soon as I moved there, I was won over its cosmopolitan and artistic appeal, sporty feel, historical interest, quietness and dynamism. Geneva really does surprises and contrasts in spades.

Beyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in PortugalAfter having lived in Lisbon for six years, I remain a forever-faithful admirer of its charm. However, I have to admit that the idea of moving elsewhere in Portugal grows more appealing with each passing year (and each new apartment search).

Tourists Go Home? In Varna, Bulgaria, visitors feel at home

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

Georgia Lewis: Finding a creative job in the UK after Brexit

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Thermal baths and spa towns in Germany: Four favorites and important details

Dispatches’ guide to visiting the U.S. with your European partner

Why learning Swedish in Sweden is harder than you’d expect

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Tourists Go Home? In Varna, Bulgaria, visitors feel at home

Sardinia on a budget: How to enjoy one of Europe’s top luxury destinations in style without forking out a fortune

Expats are confused: How the EES System applies to them, and whether they should use e-gates with their residence visa

Georgia Lewis: Finding a creative job in the UK after Brexit

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Thermal baths and spa towns in Germany: Four favorites and important details

Dispatches’ guide to visiting the U.S. with your European partner

Why learning Swedish in Sweden is harder than you’d expect

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