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Spain: High-speed train crash kills dozens, rescue operations ongoingTwo high speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW.

What to do in your 30s to improve your health in your 70sFrom a brisk 15-minute walk, to getting regular sleep – doing these things from your 30s could help you stay fit well into your 70s.

Spain: At least 10 dead in high-speed train crashEl Pais cited witnesses describing numerous injuries and arrival of emergency medical teams at the scene.

When is premium economy worth the extra cost? We compare five of the world's best-rated airlinesWith wider seats, more legroom and upgraded service, premium economy has become one of the most competitive segments of long-haul flying.

Cost of living crisis: How much net income do you need to live comfortably in Europe?Euronews Business calculated 150% of the median income for three household types to show how much net income a household needs to reach the start of the upper-middle-income group.

Europe to remain the ‘powerhouse’ of global travel for the next decade, new report predictsDemand for tourist accommodation in Europe is predicted to grow by a third in the next 10 years, with intra-continental visitation also set to rise, according to research published by Accor.

Europe’s Toughest Trek? We Put a Notorious Corsican Hike to the Test.The GR20, a 112-mile hiking trail that bisects the craggy Mediterranean island, is often billed as the continent’s most demanding trek. Here’s an insider’s look.

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Ghosted: It’s just spooky how Halloween is suddenly haunting EuropeIt’s not your imagination: Halloween is now a thing in Europe, particularly where we live in the south of the Netherlands. A really big thing. Neighborhood by neighborhood, town by town and city by city, ghosts, witches and superheroes are invading.

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

$1 billion valuation: Croatian startup Daytona becomes a Unicorn

Alice Verberne on the Day Hospital: In search of a better old age in France

Ghosted: It’s just spooky how Halloween is suddenly haunting Europe

Dispatches’ wining, dining and dancing guide to Valencia

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$1 billion valuation: Croatian startup Daytona becomes a Unicorn

Alice Verberne on the Day Hospital: In search of a better old age in France

Ghosted: It’s just spooky how Halloween is suddenly haunting Europe

Dispatches’ wining, dining and dancing guide to Valencia

Featured News

Everyone loses – employers, families and kids – as Kitaplatz waiting lists grow in Berlin

W. Thomas Halbleib III: An American football fan’s unbiased World Cup predictions

Somewhere over the rainbow: Dispatches’ 2018 list of Europe’s top LGBTQIA+ events

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