34 h. 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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3 d. ago Trump moves to scrap $4.9bn in already allocated US foreign aid

US president makes new effort to assert power over Congress with bid to cut ‘woke’ funding

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5 d. ago Livingston councillors welcome plans to roll out new 20mph speed limits

The move will probably have the least noticeable effect in a community largely planned in the 1960s, and having the most up to date road network.

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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago One in three parents will buy second hand uniforms in bid to cut sky

Parents are set to turn to school swap shops, parent WhatsApp groups and online websites such as Vinted to buy back-to-school essentials.

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Roadworks to allow new speed limit signs to be installed on busy Dumfries road

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on parts of the A701 in Locharbriggs and Heathhall next week.

Transport

1 week 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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1 week ago Calls for reduced speed limit signs near Dunblane to be installed 'as quickly as possible'

Stirling Council approved the reduction of the speed limit on section of the B8033 from 60mph to 40mph back in April last year following road safety concerns from nearby residents.

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1 week ago West Lothian town among first to see plans for national 20mph speed limits

The speed limit through the town centre would be cut back in the first tier of communities which will see lower speed limits as part of a Scottish Government strategy.

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1 week ago 'I went to Greece on holiday and there's mistake you should never make in restaurants'

Many Brits fly to Greece for their summer holidays – and one woman who visited the European country shared one thing you should avoid doing if you visit too

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1 week ago This European country is about to test 93mph speed limits on motorways to cut travel times

Due to arrive within weeks, it will be the first time that a European Union nation has implemented a 150kmh speed limit on motorways.

Transport

1 week ago Gareth Southgate issues update on his future in football over a year after England exit

During his tenure as England boss, Southgate revolutionised the culture of the national team and guided the country both to two European finals and a World Cup semi-final.

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1 week ago Driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph Christmas crash as he fled police

Evan Forde, 32, ploughed into a BMW while tearing through north London streets at more than three times the speed limit - instantly killing 22-year-old Brazilian student Maria Carolina Do Nascimento

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2 w. ago Revealed: The unlikely European country that hates Americans the most

There's one unlikely European country that has been found to dislike Americans the most, in a survey, of over 2,000 Europeans revealing what they really think of tourists jetting over from the US.

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2 w. ago Creamfields 2025: essential travel information for drivers, including road closures and speed limits

The tickets to Creamfields 2025 were enough, so avoid paying more thanks to speeding fines with our advice for drivers.

Transport

3 w. ago Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan

There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve thatEvery 17 minutes. That’s how often someone is killed or seriously injured in a collision on the UK’s roads. Each and every one of these accidents brings an unbearable loss: for family and friends left mourning the loved ones who have been cruelly stolen from them, and survivors whose injuries can change their lives for ever. When we talk about how we make our roads safer, it’s easy to get distracted by bluff and bluster. But, every time we do, we lose sight of the most important fact: traffic accidents took over 1,600 lives last year, and we have the power to reduce and prevent them.Take speed limits. Rigorous new research published by Transport for London shows the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed ...

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