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Bot web traffic has overtaken human web traffic, data showsCloudflare says 57.4% of requests to a selection of websites it hosts are now automated bot requests, while 42.6% are human-generated.

Love night trains? This new map shows all the sleeper services running across Europe in 2026A 2025 survey of 11,000 people commissioned by rail manufacturer Hitachi Rail found that almost half of the respondents intend to travel more by train and less by plane in the next five years.

Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era trainI love exploring Poland by rail. When I heard about a new back-to-the-80s service, I booked a retro seat …

Opinion: Germany in intensive care – a danger for all of Europe German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a press conference in BerlinAfter Germany's resounding defeat in the race for a seat on the UN Security Council, one thing has become clear: the country is in intensive care. An opinion piece by Euronews' Editorial Director, Claus Strunz.

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacksIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon in which Hezbollah operatives would be banned, the US state department has announced.

Europe’s far right exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on racePolish, Spanish and French populists focus on clips of teenager’s dying moments and accuse UK of descending ‘into depths of the earth.’

The Sun Is Shining on LisbonThe Portuguese capital is booming with an influx of artists, retirees and visitors drawn to an exciting, affordable culinary scene and an inclusive culture.

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Aegina: The authentic Greek island experience conveniently close to AthensThe island of Aegina is located in the Saronic Gulf, about 25 kilometers southwest of the port of Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Aegina’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal spot for a weekend away or even a day trip for those weary of the city.

Dispatches’ ultimate guide for your Turkish coastal escape 2025: Hidden beaches of the Antalya Coast and the AegeanTurkey is a colorful mosaic of cultural heritage and nature. The most stunning hidden beaches are located along the Aegean Sea on the north and the Antalya Coast farther south on the Mediterranean. (Marmaris is traditionally the dividing line between the Med and the Aegean.)

New for 2026: Dispatches’ list of Europe’s new theme parks and expansionshinking about checking out all the new theme parks in Dubai and the rest of the Middle East? We don’t think so. War is definitely a buzz kill. But relax … there’s so much going on in Europe you’ll have your choice of new and improved parks to keep you, your friends and your family entertained all summer.

Best beaches on Cyprus: Our complete guide to both the Greek and Turkish sides of the islandCyprus is a Mediterranean paradise where some of the best beaches in Europe are waiting. This sunny island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, framed by golden sandy beaches and formed under the influence of a unique mix of Greek and Turkish cultures, is located where Europe meets Asia and Africa.

Zoé Manset: My Top 5 restaurants for a fabulous post-theatre meal in Londonf you, like me, find yourself buzzing with excitement whenever you leave the theatre needing to dissect every scene over a hearty meal and a glass of wine, these five late dining London restaurants will provide you with the perfect setting to do just that.

The Bosch Parade: An avant garde event inspired by an otherworldly 15th century Dutch artist

Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 2: Public transport hacks from real Londoners

Bulgaria’s AI Generation: How digital skills are creating a new tech culture

Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 1: Public transport hacks from real Londoners

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The Bosch Parade: An avant garde event inspired by an otherworldly 15th century Dutch artist

Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 2: Public transport hacks from real Londoners

Bulgaria’s AI Generation: How digital skills are creating a new tech culture

Getting around the UK capital, Pt. 1: Public transport hacks from real Londoners

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Coronavirus: Austria errs on the side of caution, restricting public life while expanding medical facilities

Sarah Nagaty in Lisbon: Portugal’s leaders must learn from China, Italy if we are to avoid coronavirus catastrophe

Eindhoven Business Briefing: The FasTrackathon goes digital edition

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