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‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to ScotlandSince Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024, there has been a 63% rise in Americans renting properties in Scotland. Politics is one reason – but there are many other surprising motivations …

Finland: Google announces €13 billion AI, energy investmentGoogle has announced a plan to expand AI data centers and buy massive amounts of nuclear energy. Finland's security services have warned of there are risks, but the right-wing government says the deal will bring jobs.

My First Impressions of the New Folding iPhone DuoAs I watched a Netflix show on Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, I had two surprising thoughts. The first: Maybe I don’t need my iPad Mini anymore. The second: Uh oh, am I about to spend $1,999 on a phone?

Albania, Hong Kong and Egypt tipped as the trending destinations to watch in 2027New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year.

Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study findsA continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggests.

Trump's map puts Iceland in the US but Reykjavik is not amusedIceland's government has lodged a formal protest with the United States after US President Donald Trump shared a social media map appearing to fold the country into US territory.

Mistral raises record €3bn as Europe strains to keep pace in AI raceThe Paris-based company is seen as a leader in the effort to supply Europe with its own “sovereign” technology and computing infrastructure. Arthur Mensch, Mistral’s co-founder and chief executive, told the FT that the cash would remove a “key bottleneck” in securing the computing capacity needed to catch up with Chinese AI labs in “frontier” AI training.

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Cycling in the Netherlands: A practical guide for expatsEven in a busy city like Amsterdam, you can get pretty much anywhere in 10-25 minutes; you can leave whenever you want with no need to wait for public transport schedules; there are no extortionate parking fees to pay. Yes, the weather more than occasionally messes with the postcard image, but ultimately you get used to that. So, if you’re ready to embrace life on two wheels, here’re the basics you need to know.

Several awkward coffee dates and one happy ending: What dating in Spain taught a reserved British expatTo this rather reserved Brit who wasn’t used to the easy physicality of the Spanish, this came as something of a shock. Too much physical contact from someone who was, to me, still a stranger. It was an early lesson that everyday Spanish friendliness can feel surprisingly intimate to a Brit. She spoke English reasonably well, but the conversation went off the rails almost straight away. I opened with “qué tal?” (how are you?) and just got a one-word answer of “ok.”

Confused about Sweden’s new citizenship rules? Here’s what changedFor many expats living in Sweden, obtaining citizenship is a huge step in building a permanent life. But recent changes to the country’s citizenship laws effective 6 June have left many foreign residents wondering what the new rules mean for them. The good news is that not all of the proposed changes have taken effect yet. The bad news is that becoming a Swedish citizen is likely to become more challenging in the coming years. Here’s a breakdown of what has changed, and what’s still on the horizon.

Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

Getting your driving license in Brussels: Everything you need to know

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Live from Global Entrepreneurship Summit: The bold and brilliant meet, greet and pitch in Den Haag

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Quick Trip: Come to Aachen for the history; stay for the fests, vibe and cafès

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Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

A helpful guide: Applying for a credit card in the UK

Eindhoven Business Briefing: Elon Musk goes shopping for ASML?

Getting your driving license in Brussels: Everything you need to know

Featured News

Live from Global Entrepreneurship Summit: The bold and brilliant meet, greet and pitch in Den Haag

Alisa Jordan in Frankfurt: Tips from a Londoner about what to expect

Quick Trip: Come to Aachen for the history; stay for the fests, vibe and cafès

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