A Would-be Assassin Stirs Europe’s Violent GhostsIn significant respects, Russia is waging its war in Ukraine against Europe’s liberal democracies. The question the attempt on Mr. Fico’s life raises is how far Europeans are willing to go to wage war against themselves as extreme political polarization stalks their societies.
70% of expats move in search of free healthcare but where in Europe do they get it?The high cost of healthcare in the US is likely a major contributing factor. Half of American adults say it's a challenge to keep up with healthcare costs and one in four say they or a family member has struggled to pay healthcare bills in the last 12 months, according to KFF.
A weekend in Cannes with an attaché to the starsGilles Bastoni is Cannes' celebrity concierge. Here is his tailor-made list for a sublime Cannes getaway – from luxurious star-studded venues to escapes at sea.
‘The genie is out of the bottle’: Robert Fico shooting highlights far wider crisis in SlovakiaThe interior minister, Matúš Šutaj Eštok, lwarned: “We are on the doorstep of a civil war. The assassination attempt on the prime minister is a confirmation of that.”
‘Unbelievably easy to explore’: Travellers recommend the best places for a first-time solo tripWith good transport connections, friendly locals and minimal language barriers, here are the best places for first-time solo travellers, according to users of Reddit’s r/travel forum.
Six Lessons From Cycling Across Great BritainA new book documenting hundreds of miles riding across England, Scotland and Wales uncovers the real value of investment in bike infrastructure.
Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argumentA politician from Germany's far-right AfD party was injured after an alterncation in a pub in Schwerin. Incidents of violence against politicians have made headlines in recent weeks in Germany.
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