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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.

'It's terrifying': Ukraine and Europe on edge as Trump sides with PutinTrump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.

Veggie Thursdays and vegan surprises! How Ghent became a plant-based paradiseIn 2014, 13% of the population of this Belgian city described themselves as flexitarian. This year, 83% did.

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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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Dispatches’ football guide: Where to watch UEFA Euro 2016 games in your city

Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ guide to international schools in Berlin, Pt. 2

Holland expat roundup: Eindhoven city hall invites entrepreneurs to free pop-up workspace

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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

Dispatches’ football guide: Where to watch UEFA Euro 2016 games in your city

Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ guide to international schools in Berlin, Pt. 2

Holland expat roundup: Eindhoven city hall invites entrepreneurs to free pop-up workspace

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