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'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTokNinety-six-year-old Lillian Droniak went viral in June after claiming her retirement home had threatened to evict her for throwing parties.

Can Germany revive its economy before the AfD gains ground?Chinese rivals are steadily eroding the market share of major German industrial players, while persistently high energy prices, elevated labor costs and excessive red tape are adding to the structural crisis.

Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?France considers plans to impose fines on those whose children vandalise or damage property following a similar measure introduced this week in Italy.

Birdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive declineBirdwatching is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients.

Hope, tension and apprehension as Serbia approaches crucial electionSerbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday with a student -led challenge to the current regime in Serbia and Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule.

Greece passes social media ban for kids under 15A bill to "ban the use of online social media services by minors" was passed by a majority vote of the Greek parliament Thursday and will go into effect on January 1, 2027.

France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe liveRiot squads and other elite, specialised units will be deployed. Even police trainees are being drafted in as support.

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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

Lüften: What is Germany’s obsession with opening windows?

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

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Sept. 2017: Amity Education Group opening Amsterdam international school

Low profile, high impact: Dispatches’ 2017 list of Dutch start-up stars

Jackie Harding in France: ‘Seriously, what doesn’t Provence have?’

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Lüften: What is Germany’s obsession with opening windows?

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 2): Would Europe be better for us?

Gobal Biz Briefing: A billion here, a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking real money

From LA to Bordeaux (Pt. 1): Why we moved to France

Featured News

Sept. 2017: Amity Education Group opening Amsterdam international school

Low profile, high impact: Dispatches’ 2017 list of Dutch start-up stars

Jackie Harding in France: ‘Seriously, what doesn’t Provence have?’

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