48 h. ago People holidaying in Spain, Portugal and Greece urged to consider vaccine

An expert says you should get a jab at least two weeks before you travel to build up immunity

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3 d. ago Europe wildfires map: Where summer fires have struck from France and Spain to Greece

Wildfires across the continent have forced thousands to evacuate and injured dozens

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8 d. ago ‘We felt abandoned by Francis’: Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Deadly 'early summer’ heatwave moves across Europe as climate scientists ring alarm bells

Fire evacuations in Greece and Turkey while temperatures in Spain and Portugal hit 46C

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9 d. ago Spain, Greece and Portugal rules that mean your holiday will cost more

Millions of holidaymakers are gearing up for summer trips abroad, but there are extra fees to be aware of

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1 week ago Is Scandinavia the new Med? Why we're falling out of love with summer holidays in France, Spain and Greece

With the summer once again turning into a scorcher across the Med, keep it cool – in more ways than one – and look to the Nordic nations for your next summertime break

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1 week ago Austin Powers? The Godfather? Wild Things? Our writers on the franchises they would like to revive

This summer has 28 Days Later, I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Karate Kid franchises coming back to life but what should come next?The Thin Man series should not be rebooted so much as remixed, shaken a little and strained into crystal coupes. These glamorous 1930s capers starred the debonair duo of William Powell and Myrna Loy as frisky husband-and-wife sleuths Nick and Nora Charles, who solve crimes while cracking wise and necking cocktails, accompanied by their precocious wire fox terrier Asta. There were six films in the original run, starting with 1934’s The Thin Man, an adaptation of the Dashiell Hammett novel of the same name, and ending in 1947. The perfect recipe for a new Thin Man film would comprise two charismatic movie stars with sizzling chemistry, the kind who look stunning in evening dress, but who can also ad lib their own gags, a cavalcade of plot twists and saucy co-stars, a happy ending, and of course a scene-stealing pooch. It’s good, old-fashioned fun, ...

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1 week ago Warning issued for anyone going to Spain, Greece, Italy or Portugal

Authorities are advising against physical activity during the hottest hours of the day and recommend drinking plenty of fluids

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1 week ago Tourists change plans after new warnings for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey

Warnings have been issued from Portugal and Italy to Germany and Greece as UN Secretary General says 'no country is immune'

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1 week ago Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave

Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warningsEurope live – latest updatesA vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in Spain and placed almost the entirety of mainland France under alert.Extreme heat, made stronger by fossil fuel pollution, has for several days scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece as southern Europe endures its first major heatwave of the summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brits heading to Spain, France and Greece this summer issued '24

Brits heading on summer holidays to Spain, France, Greece, Portugal and more European destinations have been warned of one essential task to complete now

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1 week ago 'Severe' warning for anyone going to Greece, Spain, Portugal or Italy

Some areas are introducing a ban while others have issued their highest level of alert

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1 week ago Do YOU want to retire in the sun? The top spots that will slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

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2 w. ago Where YOU can retire to a place in the sun and slash your tax bill by thousands

With UK inflation remaining stubbornly high and fiscal drag biting into your pension thanks to frozen income tax rates, it might be time to reflect on where to spend the rest of your days.

Economics

2 w. ago Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C

Authorities in Spain, Portugal, Greece and France issue extreme heat, wildfires and health warnings Authorities across Europe are on alert as the first heatwave of the summer pushes temperatures up to 42C (107.6F), as the fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency.Spain’s state meteorological office, Aemet, issued a special heat warning on Friday, saying temperatures could reach 42C in some southern areas of the country over the coming days.Agence France-Presse and Associated Press contributed to this report Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures soar above 40C in holiday hotspots

Multiple European countries are bracing for a heatwave this weekend, with highs of 44C predicted as alerts have been issued.

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2 w. ago How to buy England kit the Lionesses will wear at Euro 2025 as they defend title

Euro 2022 champions England will defend their title in Switzerland this summer, with Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses getting their campaign underway against France on July 5

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2 w. ago France announces beach ban launching on July 1 ahead of summer holidays

UK tourists heading to France and other European destinations are urged to check local rules and restrictions when it comes to beaches and other public areas

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3 w. ago Disney+ unveils packed summer 2025 slate amid £1.99 subscription deal

Here's what's coming to Disney+ this summer, including new titles from Marvel, The Bear and the Alien franchise

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3 w. ago EasyJet rules for visiting Spain, Portugal, Greece and France this summer

easyJet states that post-Brexit, Brits travelling to the EU will need to ensure their travel documents meet certain requirements - specifically when it comes to their passport's validity

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