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Germany news: Berlin conference seeks to drum up investmentA two-day conference entitled "Invest in Germany Summit" is to begin on Monday evening in Berlin as the government seeks to shore up public-sector spending with private money.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scamsBe careful where you buy from, shoppers are being warned as criminals use AI to supercharge scams.

Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian town as climate-related thawing releases heavy metalsResidents of a remote town in Norway that is in one of the fastest-warming places in the world have been told they must no longer drink tap water due to heavy metal contamination that scientists have linked to the thawing permafrost.

France counts the cost of worst unrest in years as tensions flare again in Paris"It's like a war zone here," said Dutch entrepreneur Tije De Boer, who had come to Paris with his children to visit a friend and said the protests forced him to evacuate his hotel at Place de la Republique, a trouble hotspot on Saturday.

Niall Ferguson: Why Europe Is BurningYoung Europeans are taking to the streets in Paris, Madrid, and Brussels. They say they want more investment in schools and housing. They should be protesting a system rigged for their grandparents.

Arrests over France protests rise to 1,800, with whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’ – Europe liveMore than 1,800 people have been arrested in France over protests on Saturday, the country’s interior minister Laurent Nunez has said.

France protests latest: 'Total mess' after country's worst riots in yearsMore than 1,200 people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters across France. It follows calls for demonstrations against rising living costs, joining high school students who are demanding better education conditions. Follow the latest.

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Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative sceneDutch Design Week – 17 thru 25 October – has occurred every October since 1998 in a fabulous celebration of Dutch Design. It is the biggest design event in Northern Europe, attracting more than 350 000 visitors from home and abroad.

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?

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Why pay full fare? Dispatches’ list of Europe travel discounts (updated)

Joanna Kalafatis: The most famous movie locations in Greece

Thom Harding: Making Vienna green(er)

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

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Best Cities for Expats 2021 – No. 3 Lisbon is a bargain for highly skilled internationals, but increasingly expensive for locals

Best Cities for Expats 2021: No. 4 Leuven is the small but sophisticated city you should know

Best Cities for Expats 2021: No. 5 Valencia has sea, sun and beaches … and a few issues

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