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Why people want a job at the European Commission — and why so many end up miserableHundreds of thousands of Europeans dream of landing one of the European Commission’s coveted civil service jobs, with around 170,000 people applying for just 1,500 entry-level positions at the EU institutions earlier this year. Yet for many who make it inside the EU executive, the reality falls well short of the dream.

Lithuania warns Russia could be considering possible ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics – Europe liveKaunas said there was no specific date for any potential Russian actions, but authorities were closely monitoring Russia’s plans and exchanging information with Poland and other Nato allies. "We are assessing and monitoring the threat level,” he said, quoted by LRT.

Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP RockyRihanna could be set to break a decade-long album hiatus, according to her partner A$AP Rocky.

Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved onesAt least 88 people have died in Ceuta, according to local officials, and another 11 in Morocco, while dozens of others remain missing.

This Dutch city square became an extreme biking arena for the weekend. Now women are allowed to competeWomen’s inclusion in this event is seen as a marker of progress, offering equal prize money and equal audience to a women’s division that didn’t exist just four years ago.

World War II Nazi ships and mammoth bones appear as Europe’s rivers dry upBaking temperatures and drought have driven water levels to record lows across large parts of central and eastern Europe, exposing historic and prehistoric relics.

Drone carrying explosives at German airport marks ‘new level of danger’, says interior ministerGermany’s interior minister has warned that the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport marks “a new level of danger” for the country, as authorities examine whether the thwarted attack could have been planned by a foreign power.

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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).

Summer in Vienna: Where to heat up the party and where to cool down afterwardsLife moves outside in the summer, and it is common to see the city squares and streets filled with bars spilling out onto the street, or people sitting around in the shaded refuge of the city parks. Later in the evening there are many outside events and parties, with Vienna hosting many cultural and music festivals.

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

How Lithuania built six tech Unicorns in less than a decade

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New for 2026: Dispatches’ (always updated) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

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