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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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Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

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US commemorates 25 years since 9/11 terror attackCommemorations are being held across the United States on Friday to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadliest attacks ever carried out on US soil.

This robot dog patrols greenhouses to protect plantsReporting for BBC Tech Now, Paul Carter visits the University of Nottingham's Sutton Bonington campus to see how a robot dog is being used to patrol greenhouses, analysing plants and identifying issues before they spread.

Politics latest: Assisted dying bill for England and Wales rejected by MPsMPs have rejected the bill to allow for assisted dying in England and Wales. Those backing the bill say it is 'heartbreaking', but those against it have praised the decision. Watch and follow live.

'Chest-thumping machismo': The Bayeux Tapestry reveals the bloody, bawdy truth about the Middle AgesIn the 11th-Century masterpiece's tale of a contested throne, about to be exhibited in the UK, virility is equated to power – and the largest and proudest appendage. It tells a story that feels familiar today.

‘Incredible progress’: Inside the €682bn drive to turn the Mediterranean into a renewable powerhouseSpain has rapidly established itself as a leader in Europe’s renewable transition, ranking first in prospective utility-scale solar (108.8GW) and third in wind (56.6GW). The country, which generated 75 per cent of its electricity from clean sources last year, has managed to reduce the influence of expensive fossil generators on the electricity price by 75 per cent since 2019 thanks to its existing renewables capacity.

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.

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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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After growing up in China, Cécile Booms is Branching Out to help internationals adjust to Dutch culture

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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

Sarah Nagaty: Five big mistakes I made when I moved to Lisbon … and how to avoid them

Krystal Kenney in France: My behind-the-scenes tips for the perfect Paris photoshoot

After growing up in China, Cécile Booms is Branching Out to help internationals adjust to Dutch culture

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