Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation on suspicion of assisting IranThe 24-year-old UK national and 25-year-old dual UK and Iranian national, both from London, were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Italy, Spain, Belgium, Portugal: Social unrest spreads across Europe amid soaring energy prices and a housing crisisFrance is not the only country where the cost of living is driving people into the streets. Images of protests, some violent, are multiplying across Europe. Italians have been called to a general strike on November 20, while similar actions are planned for November 11 in Spain and Portugal.
Excessive wealth, extreme emissions – and ecocide: what I learned at Europe’s big superyacht showThese yachts are highly popular with the ‘super-bourgeoisie’ – and getting bigger. Can anything be done to stop them destroying our seas?
France to impose new curfews in unrest-hit areas where needed, PM saysFrench authorities imposed curfews in towns and cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend. DW has the latest.
French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riotsInterior minister concedes police ‘lost control’, with forces in cities including Paris and Lyon overwhelmed after ‘lack of anticipation’.
Germany news: Berlin conference seeks to drum up investmentA two-day conference entitled "Invest in Germany Summit" is to begin on Monday evening in Berlin as the government seeks to shore up public-sector spending with private money.
Dutch Design Week 2026: Highlighting a tech center’s thriving creative sceneDutch Design Week – 17 thru 25 October – has occurred every October since 1998 in a fabulous celebration of Dutch Design. It is the biggest design event in Northern Europe, attracting more than 350 000 visitors from home and abroad.
New for 2025/26: Dispatches’ list of amusement parks in Europe open in winter including Christmas eventsLet’s face it … not everyone can ski. Or cares to ski. A lot of people just like to have family fun. So, you’d think more amusement parks in Europe would stay open in the chilly winter months because a little rain/snow/cold doesn’t force Europeans indoors. That said, a surprising number of amusement parks in Europe close their doors when the days get shorter and the weather colder. Fortunately, some of the best parks remain open for the winter season – and are open right now.Europe travel discounts
Europe’s outlet centers (updated): Ultra-luxury at (almost) affordable prices, along with mid-priced brandsThe smart expat knows there are two ways around paying buckets of euros for top-end goods: Consignment shops, and factory outlets. Buying goods second-hand doesn’t appeal to everyone. But getting new stuff deeply discounted … who doesn’t love that?
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