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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?

Ranked: The Most Valuable Company in Every European CountryASML Stands Far Above Europe’s Other Companies. ASML’s lead as Europe’s largest company reflects its unusual position in the booming chip supply chain. It is also the only technology company among the 42 national leaders.

‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member stateThe European Commission wants to ensure there is no repeat Viktor Orbán among the next generation of EU member states, as it set out plans to prepare for the bloc’s enlargement into eastern Europe in the next few years.

France’s student protests highlight a debt crisis that could spill over to the rest of Europe France’s unprecedented wave of student protests has laid bare the country’s growing financial pressures, which will only become more difficult to tackle as Europe’s second-largest economy tries to rein in a ballooning budget deficit.

Germany shaken by espionage and treason allegationsThe former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.

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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.”

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

A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

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Staycation: Borders are closed? No problem … Jackie Harding is exploring the Netherlands

Moving to Spain with kids? Really research schools because everything – languages, fees, etc. – can vary wildly from region to region

Sarah Nagaty: How I improved my quarantine life and supported Lisbon’s small businesses

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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

A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

Featured News

Staycation: Borders are closed? No problem … Jackie Harding is exploring the Netherlands

Moving to Spain with kids? Really research schools because everything – languages, fees, etc. – can vary wildly from region to region

Sarah Nagaty: How I improved my quarantine life and supported Lisbon’s small businesses

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