Amsterdam to Slash Cruise Stops in Half to Fight Mass TourismThe Dutch capital's cruise stop cap and eventual relocation of its main terminal are part of an active approach toward combatting overtourism.
Paris was on the cusp of becoming the EU’s finance hub. Then came the election.If the surprise timing of Macron’s announcement and the jitters it sent through the markets weren't bad enough in creating feelings of unease, industry insiders, feeling betrayed, argue the vote will also hamstring Paris’ ambitions to become the EU’s top finance hub.
Always wanted to move to Sweden? This town is offering land for 10 cents a square metreA Swedish town is trying to attract more residents by selling land for just 1 krona (€0.08) per square metre. The new campaign is part of a project to help Göten, a small town with about 5,000 residents, attract new residents and make up for an aging population and falling birth rates.
River Seine still failing water quality tests one month before Paris OlympicsFears rise for open-water swimming and triathlon events.
Panic engulfs Democrats after Biden's stumbling debate performanceDemocrats expressed concern at the president's performance - with party insiders saying his early answers triggered panic.
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