14 h. ago I'm a solo traveller that visited almost every country in Europe

A solo traveller who has visited almost every European country has revealed where he felt the safest.

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21 h. ago No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator

Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with BrusselsPolitics Weekly: Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?Britain will not rejoin the EU in the foreseeable future, according to the minister who has piloted Keir Starmer’s recent reset of European relations.Nick Thomas-Symonds said he could not see the country re-entering the bloc in his lifetime, despite the thaw in continental relations that he has helped bring about. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Emergency UN security council meeting convened after Russian drone incursion into Poland

Numerous European countries offer support but some allies dispute whether incident was deliberate attackAn emergency session of the UN security council will convene on Friday at Poland’s request as Warsaw seeks to rally support after an incursion into the country by Russian drones on Wednesday.Numerous European allies pledged support for Poland, including a promise by Germany to strengthen its military presence on Nato’s eastern flank, but some disputed whether the incursion was a deliberate attack on Poland by Russia and Donald Trump offered little in the way of public support. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago The European country with incredible beaches 'like the Maldives'

If you're craving sun, sea, sights and a slower pace of life this autumn - a southern Italian gem, with 20C weather throughout September, might be for you.

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37 h. ago 'I've been to almost every European country and these 10 are the safest'

A travel influencer who has visited nearly every country in Europe has shared his personal top 10 list of the safest nations, based on his own experiences of them

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42 h. ago European country has incredible overlooked beaches 'like the Maldives'

It has stunning beaches, charming seaside towns and delicious food and it's the perfect place to visit outside of the summer months

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59 h. ago Britain could send fighter jets to Poland in the wake of Russian drone incursion as Defence Secretary John Healey says Vladimir Putin is 'testing' the west

Defence Secretary John Healey said he has asked UK Armed Forces "to look at options to bolster Nato's air defence over Poland" after Russian drones were shot down over the eastern European country.

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4 d. ago I went to underrated Europe spot with beaches so beautiful they're compared to the Maldives

With temperatures of 25C in September and crystal-blue water, this underrated holiday hotspot is a must-visit for those looking to escape the crowds in September.

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5 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump says ready for more Russia sanctions

US treasury secretary foreshadows oil tariffs in cooperation with Europe; Alaska meeting gave Putin the publicity he wanted, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,293Asked by a reporter at the White House on Sunday if he was ready to move to “the second phase” of sanctions targeting Russia, Donald Trump responded: “Yeah, I am.” The US president stopped short of saying he was committed to such a decision or what a second phase might entail. The White House did not immediately respond to an email on Sunday asking what steps Trump was contemplating. Trump said on Sunday night that “certain European leaders are coming over to our country on Monday or Tuesday individually” and he would also speak to Vladimir Putin soon.The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Sunday that the US and the EU could put “secondary tariffs on the countries that buy Russian oil”, pushing the Russian economy to the brink of collapse and bringing Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. China is a major ...

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5 d. ago A message from Tehran for Britain, France and Germany. You made a big mistake reimposing sanctions: pull back | Seyyed Abbas Araghchi

Europe is wrong to follow Donald Trump’s strategy. We are open to diplomacy and a new deal over our nuclear programme, but sanctions must goFor more than two decades, Europe has been at the heart of the ongoing, manufactured crisis over my country’s peaceful nuclear programme. In many ways, the European role has reflected the state of broader international power relations. Once a moderating force aspiring to restrain a belligerent America with maximalist aims in our region, Europe is today enabling the excesses of Washington.Last week, Britain, France and Germany – or the E3 – said they had activated the process to “snap back” UN sanctions on Iran. The mechanism was set up to penalize significant non-performance under the 2015 nuclear deal signed by Iran, the E3, the US, China and Russia.Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is foreign minister of Iran Continue reading...

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5 d. ago A message from Tehran to Britain, France and Germany: in your own interests, you should change course | Seyyed Abbas Araghchi

Europe is wrong to follow Donald Trump’s strategy. We are open to diplomacy and a new deal over our nuclear programme, but sanctions must goFor more than two decades, Europe has been at the heart of the ongoing, manufactured crisis over my country’s peaceful nuclear programme. In many ways, the European role has reflected the state of broader international power relations. Once a moderating force aspiring to restrain a belligerent America with maximalist aims in our region, Europe is today enabling the excesses of Washington.Last week, Britain, France and Germany – or the E3 – said they had activated the process to “snap back” UN sanctions on Iran. The mechanism was set up to penalize significant non-performance under the 2015 nuclear deal signed by Iran, the E3, the US, China and Russia.Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is foreign minister of IranDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for ...

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5 d. ago Tiny country is the richest in the world and twice as wealthy as the UK

When you think of the world's richest countries, this tiny European country may not immediately come to mind. But booming steel and logistics industries have made this nation a strong financial hub.

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1 week ago 'Best European country' to visit in September when most tourists have gone home

It can be hard to beat the crowds when it comes to Europe's most popular destinations, however a travel vlogger has revealed that September is the perfect month to visit this much-loved country

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy picks Olha Stefanishyna as ambassador to US

Ukrainian officials due in Washington on Friday; Russians short of fuel as oil refineries burn. What we know on day 1,282Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Olha Stefanishyna, a former top cabinet minister, as Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, ending months of speculation. She takes over as ambassador from Oksana Markarova, who held the position for six years, including more than three years of full-scale war with Russia, and became a target for partisan criticism from Republicans. It was announced in July that Markarova would be replaced. Stefanishyna served in Zelenskyy’s administration as a deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, playing a major role in the country’s integration into western institutions, and as minister of justice.Zelenskyy announced his officials will meet US counterparts in New York on Friday as the Ukrainian president continues to push for a one-on-one meeting with Vladimir Putin despite Kremlin refusals. “Friday, meetings will take plac...

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2 w. ago This European country has been named the most peaceful place to visit in the world

The Institute for Economics and Peace has been analysing data for the past 17 years

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on protests in Serbia: a battle for democracy that the EU must not ignore | Editorial

An authoritarian crackdown on mass demonstrations in an EU candidate country requires a stronger response from BrusselsDuring a summer in which European leaders have focused on shuttle diplomacy with Donald Trump over trade and Ukraine, they have maintained a discreet silence regarding another crisis in Europe’s east. For more than nine months, mass student-led protests in Serbia have been challenging the authoritarian rule of Aleksandar Vučić, who has been in office as prime minister and president for 11 years. Up to now, Brussels has largely opted to look away.The catalyst for some of the largest demonstrations in Serbia’s history was the collapse of a newly renovated railway station roof in the country’s second city, Novi Sad, leading to the deaths of 16 people. The disaster was widely attributed to entrenched fraud and corruption presided over by Mr Vučić’s ruling Serbian Progressive party, and swiftly became the spark for a movement for democratic reform. The students are deman...

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2 w. ago Revealed: The 'pricey' European gem tourists are turning their back on

There are some countries that have seen a huge boost of tourism in recent years and now risk being the next country to face the detrimental impacts of overtourism.

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2 w. ago Revealed: The European country that has seen a 700% rise in baby boys being named after the founder of Islam

One in 200 boys born in Austria today will be called either Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Mohamed and Mohamad, official statistics suggest.

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3 w. ago European country trialling 93mph speed limits in bid to cut journey times

The 93mph speed limit will only be allowed when road surfaces are dry, traffic flow is light, visibility is clear and there are no ongoing construction works

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3 w. ago Richard Osman: ‘We overlook incredible people because we’re too busy looking at Instagram’

The Thursday Murder Club creator Richard Osman has called for older voices to be given a stronger platform on screen.

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