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From Cairo to Tokyo: Can you guess these twin cities?As a London borough moves to cut ties with Haifa, test your knowledge of the world’s twin cities.

Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel dealBulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stunned Brussels on Thursday morning by backing the controversial diesel supply deal agreed between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in defiance of Western sanctions.

A moment that changed me: I learned to read and write – at 42Using those visualising skills, I began working as a lorry driver at 22 years old. I got by through memorising motorway numbers and routes.

Maps that shaped the world, from Mercator to wartime propagandaIn Power Lines, journalist Peter Keating brings together nearly 100 political maps, tracing how cartography has shaped borders, asserted power and influenced how we see the world

Ukrainian soldier led team of divers to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hearsA special forces officer with the Ukrainian military was accused by prosecutors of being an accomplice to war crimes by attacking civilian infrastructure

From Sofia and Lisbon to Leuven and Verona: Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027Bulgaria’s capital Sofia leads a new ranking of the 10 best city breaks in Europe, which also includes Lisbon in Portugal, Bristol in the UK, Leuven in Belgium and Verona and Italy.

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New for 2025/26: Dispatches’ list of amusement parks in Europe open in winter including Christmas eventsLet’s face it … not everyone can ski. Or cares to ski. A lot of people just like to have family fun. So, you’d think more amusement parks in Europe would stay open in the chilly winter months because a little rain/snow/cold doesn’t force Europeans indoors. That said, a surprising number of amusement parks in Europe close their doors when the days get shorter and the weather colder. Fortunately, some of the best parks remain open for the winter season – and are open right now.Europe travel discounts

Europe’s outlet centers (updated): Ultra-luxury at (almost) affordable prices, along with mid-priced brandsThe smart expat knows there are two ways around paying buckets of euros for top-end goods: Consignment shops, and factory outlets. Buying goods second-hand doesn’t appeal to everyone. But getting new stuff deeply discounted … who doesn’t love that?

Aspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true – by simply adopting the expat lifestyle in Europe, Americans instantly improve the their statistical odds of living a longer, healthier life.

Making tax digital in the UK: What you need to know

AI, satellites, smart mobility converge as Luxembourg makes logistics intelligent

Taylor Haught: How to build a social life after moving to Europe in your 30s

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

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Mónica Da Silva: My Top 10 list of things you can do for free in Lisbon

Thom Harding: If you’re flexible, Vienna remains a haven in the storm of European housing chaos

Pauline Lemaire: My Top 5 go-to places for Sunday brunch in Paris for 20 euros or less

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Making tax digital in the UK: What you need to know

AI, satellites, smart mobility converge as Luxembourg makes logistics intelligent

Taylor Haught: How to build a social life after moving to Europe in your 30s

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

Featured News

Mónica Da Silva: My Top 10 list of things you can do for free in Lisbon

Thom Harding: If you’re flexible, Vienna remains a haven in the storm of European housing chaos

Pauline Lemaire: My Top 5 go-to places for Sunday brunch in Paris for 20 euros or less

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