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Revolut's rise to become Europe's $115 billion big bank rivalCEO Nik Storonsky has stressed he wants Revolut to be truly global, expanding into markets from Mexico to Australia. The company has announced several new licences in recent weeks, as it aims to become one of only a handful of banks with retail operations spanning so much of the globe.

Turning 18? Apply for a free DiscoverEU travel passThe EU is offering travel passes to young people to travel and explore the EU. Applications are now open – apply before 15 October 2026 at midday Brussels time. And it gets better, you can travel with a group of friends if you submit the application together.

Where is Europe’s greenest city? Eight finalists announced for 2028 and three are in SpainThe European Commission’s annual European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards recognise cities making measurable environmental progress while improving quality of life for their residents.

'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisisAbout 50 marches took place on Saturday in cities including Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. "There is a lot of anger in the streets," a spokesperson for the Valencia Tenants' Union said. Clashes have taken place between some protesters and police in the city.

House prices keep rising across Europe:Which countries saw the biggest increases and why?House prices in Europe continue to rise, outpacing inflation in many countries. Annual increases ranged from 0.6% in Germany to 16.5% in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026.

These are the easiest countries to be a digital nomad in, according to a new studyThe eSIM company analysed 17 popular digital nomad destinations, looking at factors such as visa complexity, banking access, healthcare, connectivity, cost of living and disruption risk, in order to create an overall friction score.

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Aspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)This sounds like one of those clickbait headlines: “Do this one thing to live a longer, healthier life.” But it’s true – by simply adopting the expat lifestyle in Europe, Americans instantly improve the their statistical odds of living a longer, healthier life.

Giant waves of Nazaré (updated): Portugal’s most impressive natural spectacle draws big crowds including ‘crazy-ass surfers’The moment I caught the first glimpse of the watery, roaring giants rolling towards us, my heart skipped a beat or two. One look at the ant-sized surfers being towed into the waves made me feel like a cardiac arrest was perilously close.

NFL, NBA and MLB: American sports are taking over EuropeThe real way American sports invade the European psyche is, of course, through TV. Last fall, my wife and co-CEO Cheryl and I were sitting in a little café in Den Haag having lunch when I notice the Dutch couple next to us. They’re watching intently an MLB game.Western Europeans So, I ask a question that’s eating at me: “Do you really understand the game?” A game full of nuances, like changing up pitches for each hitter and sacrifice bunts. The answer was, “Not really … but the whole thing is such a spectacle.”

A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

Why Americans are discovering Varna, the Black Sea city where European living costs less

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

Tech Show Paris: What’s next in France’s AI ambitions

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Jackie Harding: This is what makes expat friendships so unique

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A practical guide to staying connected while traveling across Europe

Why Americans are discovering Varna, the Black Sea city where European living costs less

Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)

Tech Show Paris: What’s next in France’s AI ambitions

Featured News

Jackie Harding: This is what makes expat friendships so unique

Meet Eindhoven’s latest collection of high-tech startups … and one sports guy

Mike Eggers in the South Pacific, Pt. 1: Up close and personal with sharks in Papua New Guinea

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