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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.

Europe has lots of pleasant cities but too few that matterWith one-third the population of Shanghai and less than half the economic output of New York, Paris makes an underwhelming urban flagship for a union of 450m people. Europe has perfected the art of making cityscapes pleasant. Making them mighty engines of economic dynamism is another matter.

Dozens arrested in Paris as day of protests begins across FranceTens of thousands are expected at protests across France today against rising fuel prices and the cost of living

They asked for 80 homes – she gave them 157! Council-housing miracle named Britain’s best new buildingRising from bluebell woodlands and framed by rolling hills, this cluster of pink and brown brick towers in Croydon is a bittersweet winner of the prestigious RIBA Stirling prize

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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?

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

Joanna Kalafatis: The most famous movie locations in Greece

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Tech Tuesday: Maturing Netherlands-based tech startups and scale-ups have multiple career opportunities

Gripes about Greece, Pt. 1: Yes, we have sun and sea … but here’s the inside story, expats

The Netherlands’ long coast has multiple kitesurfing hotspots … even when it’s cold

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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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Tech Tuesday: Maturing Netherlands-based tech startups and scale-ups have multiple career opportunities

Gripes about Greece, Pt. 1: Yes, we have sun and sea … but here’s the inside story, expats

The Netherlands’ long coast has multiple kitesurfing hotspots … even when it’s cold

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