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Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?Far-right populists remain insurgent and pro-EU governments are braced for Trump’s betrayal. But the midterms also showed that democracy can fight back.

From Paris to DC - why offices are being turned into apartmentsMirroring a similar trend in places such as New York, Washington DC and London; Paris La Défense, the public development authority that runs the area, has unveiled plans to turn up to a fifth of the office buildings into housing.

Integration in Germany: Much has been accomplished but problems remainThe employment rate among immigrants in Germany is higher than in most other EU countries — nearly 70%.

Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at rising housing costsThe 24-hour stoppage has drawn high participation across sectors and comes weeks before election in which far right could gain power

A 13-Year-Old Asked AI About Suicide on Her School Laptop. It Didn’t Get Flagged for WeeksThe young girl’s parents allege that she used Gemini via her school Chromebook to plan her suicide, but the school’s monitoring systems didn’t know until it was almost too late.

What’s the Falklands oil project at the heart of latest UK-Argentina spat?The UK says it will defend its interests at the Law of the Sea Tribunal hearing, as Argentina seeks measures to block the offshore project.

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Food delivery in Berlin: The dark, exploitative underbelly of a seemingly innocent serviceThe reality of this industry reveals a troubling trend: according to reporting from rbb24 Recherche, Die Zeit and Taz news outlets, barely any food delivery services actually use legitimately employed drivers. The majority are operating through a web of shady subcontractors whose treatment of employees is downright abusive. Wolt and Lieferando only directly employ a small number of riders and Uber Eats uses virtually none.

A first-hand account: Renting an apartment in SwedenUsually when you look for an apartment, you browse listings online, go to a few viewings, sign a lease, done. But renting a place works a little bit differently in Sweden. It’s less of a process and more of a long game. And if you don’t understand how it works, it can be confusing; and honestly, a bit defeating at times.

Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionThe first city one would perhaps name when thinking of Italian fashion today is Milan; however, it’s Florence that has been driving Italian style for centuries.

All you need to know about bringing your dog to Barcelona

France wants to build AI, but Luxembourg wants to put it to work

Joanna Kalafatis: How to test out Greece before you move

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All you need to know about bringing your dog to Barcelona

France wants to build AI, but Luxembourg wants to put it to work

Joanna Kalafatis: How to test out Greece before you move

Art for art’s sake: Dispatches’ curated list of the best art exhibitions for 2027

Featured News

StartUp Health Finland ‘first of its kind’ partnership to connect Finnish talent with U.S. investors

Opinion: Refugees’ criticism of Austria shows ingratitude, unrealistic expectations

Possibility City: Eindhoven offers rare combination of talent, vision and affordability

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