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Europe’s travel and tourism industry to grow 3.1% in 2026, new figures revealThe continent should outperform global tourism, which is expected to grow by 2.5% across the year despite tensions in the Middle East and the wider cost of living crisis.

Google ordered to halt work on two data centers in ‘Texas of Europe’Several data center projects with potential capacities of hundreds of megawatts have recently been announced in the country. The rise in demand has led to Finland being dubbed the “Texas of Europe.”

Sardinian village where more women reach 100 may be new centenarian ‘blue zone’The secret to longevity is being a woman – specifically, a woman in one part of Sardinia. At least, that is the conclusion of a study on centenarians in a tiny mountain village on the Italian island.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Henri B. Kagan, Kenso SoaiHenri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries related to the origin of chirality and life's building blocks.

Norway is building an emerging seaweed industryDid you know that Norway’s commercial seaweed industry is little more than a decade old? Yet the country is already home to specialised companies, research centres and industry networks focused on transforming one of the world’s largest renewable biomasses into food, materials and future export opportunities.

Interlaken vs Innsbruck: How Europe’s adventure travel hotspots compare for a winter holidayThese Alpine adventure destinations offers snow-covered slopes, unique hotels and local delicacies. But between Interlaken and Innsbruck, where should you choose to travel this winter?

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Aspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true – by simply adopting the expat lifestyle in Europe, Americans instantly improve the their statistical odds of living a longer, healthier life.

Giant waves of Nazaré (updated): Portugal’s most impressive natural spectacle draws big crowds including ‘crazy-ass surfers’The moment I caught the first glimpse of the watery, roaring giants rolling towards us, my heart skipped a beat or two. One look at the ant-sized surfers being towed into the waves made me feel like a cardiac arrest was perilously close.

NFL, NBA and MLB: American sports are taking over EuropeThe real way American sports invade the European psyche is, of course, through TV. Last fall, my wife and co-CEO Cheryl and I were sitting in a little café in Den Haag having lunch when I notice the Dutch couple next to us. They’re watching intently an MLB game.Western Europeans So, I ask a question that’s eating at me: “Do you really understand the game?” A game full of nuances, like changing up pitches for each hitter and sacrifice bunts. The answer was, “Not really … but the whole thing is such a spectacle.”

Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

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

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Andrea Juste: How I brought my dog to the UK

Croatia Tech Digest (updated): Nuqleus among Europe’s top venture builders and more

Is London a dangerous city? A criminologist and real Londoners share their views

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Hungarian Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

EBB for 6 October: Eindhoven’s very good year continues with more capital, more innovation

Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent service

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

Featured News

Andrea Juste: How I brought my dog to the UK

Croatia Tech Digest (updated): Nuqleus among Europe’s top venture builders and more

Is London a dangerous city? A criminologist and real Londoners share their views

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