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Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

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Spain enters peak fire season with active blazes and 50,000 hectares burnedThe country has just emerged from a record-breaking heatwave that left hundreds dead and pushed temperatures beyond 45°C in parts of the south, leaving soils parched and vegetation desiccated across much of the country.

My very own Greek Odyssey: a sailing trip to the island of IthacaA quest for the settings that inspired Homer – and Hollywood’s latest blockbuster – turned into a personal voyage of discovery,

Live Updates: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Officially Married. The Star-Studded M.S.G. Bash Continues.Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony. The bride and groom both wore Dior. And up to 1,000 of the couple’s closest (and most famous) friends are celebrating inside the New York arena.

‘Bigger than football’: Norway fans’ Viking row makes waves at World CupFrom Times Square to the Norwegian parliament and even in fighter jet cockpits, the choreographed row is everywhere.

This Vintage Jewelry Expert Returns to Paris 5 Times a Year—Here’s Her Shopping Guide for Second-hand JewelryWhere Laura Schultz—the founder of Kimono Dragon, a Brooklyn-based boutique—shops in Paris.

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weatherFrance has said it recorded an increase of more than 2,000 deaths during the last week of a record-breaking European heatwave in June as forecasters warn of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

For democracy’s sake, France’s centre-left should reopen ‘bars-tabacs’Where ‘bars-tabacs’ close, votes for the far-right rise. Why not bring them back?

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Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionKnowing where to look and being ready to travel outside of the city center, you will soon find out that Florentine vintage and thrift-shops are full of real gems that cater to the most fastidious visitors and fashion novices alike.

Dr. Kris Bryant: Austria is hiking heaven … and a tick-borne encephalitis hotspotEditor’s note: With climate change, the area for tick-borne encephalitis has expanded. This post has been updated with information about Austria’s tick vaccine. You can see current information here on encephalitis hotspots in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

Beach Clubs: An actually relaxing seaside workation in AntalyaThis year, we needed a getaway just to avoid burnout. Our workations to Izmir, which is a party town, are more like marathons because we rush around town, catching up with friends, checking out our old stomping grounds and drinking way too many cocktails.

Hosting as an expat in Europe (updated): The good, bad and the ugly of dealing with guestsMost of our guests are awesome and truly generous. One leaves money around the house for us to find after she leaves AND tries to pick up more than her share of the expenses. Other friends take real pleasure in treating you to dinner, drinks or whatever. But there are also guests who are just amazingly inconsiderate or just oblivious.

The great Aussie motel: How to see the real Australia and save money

Dayna Camilleri-Clarke: Ten years in and Malta’s beaches still surprise me

Ellery Weil: How to celebrate the 4th of July in London (updated)

Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

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Live where you work (updated): Co-living, co-working an attractive alternative as Europe housing costs rise

Expat Essentials: How to leverage visitors to keep your American expat survival kit stocked

Lauren Bordeaux: Vienna expats … here’s my review of Mochi in the Second District

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The great Aussie motel: How to see the real Australia and save money

Dayna Camilleri-Clarke: Ten years in and Malta’s beaches still surprise me

Ellery Weil: How to celebrate the 4th of July in London (updated)

Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

Featured News

Live where you work (updated): Co-living, co-working an attractive alternative as Europe housing costs rise

Expat Essentials: How to leverage visitors to keep your American expat survival kit stocked

Lauren Bordeaux: Vienna expats … here’s my review of Mochi in the Second District

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