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Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

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A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

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How Sweden lost its soul – and stopped being SwedenThe young, the old, vulnerable people, the wealthy: all are the target of harsh and often aggressive immigration policies. And Sweden’s leaders remain unyielding.

What Russia Is Really Up To in EuropeU.S. intelligence assessments conclude that a conventional Russian attack on a NATO country is likely to happen sometime from this fall to 2029. But another possibility is that Moscow will remain content with sabotage and intimidation.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learntThe first duty of a government, countless leaders over the decades have said, is to safeguard its population. On 11 September 2001 the US manifestly failed to do that. The intelligence was there, yet tragically, nobody joined up the dots in time.

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workoutsA woman points to a colour-coded grid dividing the menstrual cycle into four phases, each paired with a different list of exercises.

What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?Tehran appears to be increasingly targeting Jordanian assets in the latest round of escalation with the US.

Here's what to eat to protect your mouth's good bacteriaYour oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here's how to make sure it's well-nourished.

‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to ScotlandSince Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024, there has been a 63% rise in Americans renting properties in Scotland. Politics is one reason – but there are many other surprising motivations …

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Cycling in the Netherlands: A practical guide for expatsEven in a busy city like Amsterdam, you can get pretty much anywhere in 10-25 minutes; you can leave whenever you want with no need to wait for public transport schedules; there are no extortionate parking fees to pay. Yes, the weather more than occasionally messes with the postcard image, but ultimately you get used to that. So, if you’re ready to embrace life on two wheels, here’re the basics you need to know.

Several awkward coffee dates and one happy ending: What dating in Spain taught a reserved British expatTo this rather reserved Brit who wasn’t used to the easy physicality of the Spanish, this came as something of a shock. Too much physical contact from someone who was, to me, still a stranger. It was an early lesson that everyday Spanish friendliness can feel surprisingly intimate to a Brit. She spoke English reasonably well, but the conversation went off the rails almost straight away. I opened with “qué tal?” (how are you?) and just got a one-word answer of “ok.”

Confused about Sweden’s new citizenship rules? Here’s what changedFor many expats living in Sweden, obtaining citizenship is a huge step in building a permanent life. But recent changes to the country’s citizenship laws effective 6 June have left many foreign residents wondering what the new rules mean for them. The good news is that not all of the proposed changes have taken effect yet. The bad news is that becoming a Swedish citizen is likely to become more challenging in the coming years. Here’s a breakdown of what has changed, and what’s still on the horizon.

Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

Getting your driving license in Brussels: Everything you need to know

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Marjorie Boyd in Cyprus : My tips for traveling safely (or at least safer) in a pandemic

Sun, Sea and Cyprus: Finding the perfect expat escape from the pandemic

The Show must go on: Boris and Trump are two characters in search of a tragedy

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Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

Getting your driving license in Brussels: Everything you need to know

Featured News

Marjorie Boyd in Cyprus : My tips for traveling safely (or at least safer) in a pandemic

Sun, Sea and Cyprus: Finding the perfect expat escape from the pandemic

The Show must go on: Boris and Trump are two characters in search of a tragedy

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