9 h. ago European country turns to its retirees to tackle job shortages

The new legislation comes as lawmakers aim to grow its country’s economy

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15 h. ago German retirees who continue working set to earn €2,000 a month tax

Active pension scheme expected to start in January is part of chancellor’s ‘autumn of reforms’ to tackle economic stagnationGermans who continue in the labour market beyond retirement age will be able to earn up to €2,000 (£1,750) a month tax-free on top of their pension under a scheme aimed at boosting economic growth and labour force participation rates.The “Aktivrente”, or active pension scheme, due to come into force in January, was promised on the campaign trail by the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, before he came into office five months ago. Continue reading...

Economics

23 h. ago American who quit US for new life in isolated European country reveals culture shocks

American expat, Jewells Chambers, 38, who left New York to settle in one of Europe's most remote nations has shared the highs and lows of life in her new home. 

Events

55 h. ago Top Hungarian EU official ‘not aware’ of alleged spying attempt in Brussels

European Commission spokesperson says Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of his country targeting staffHungary’s EU commissioner has denied any knowledge of alleged attempted spying by his government during his time as the country’s top diplomat in Brussels, according to a commission spokesperson.Olivér Várhelyi sat down with European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday to discuss the allegations reported by a consortium of investigative journalists last week. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Sunny European country that Brits move to more than any other nation

A TikTok has named the top five countries that Brits are moving to - and you'd be surprised to find out that it's not Australia in the top choice

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6 d. ago Ferguson is Scotland’s hero as they fight back to steal vital victory over Greece

Maybe, just maybe, Scotland will end their painful wait. If the nature of this win over Greece counts, someone is smiling favourably on Steve Clarke’s bid to lead his country to a first World Cup since 1998. Greece were superior to the Scots in so many departments here yet still lost. Lewis Ferguson’s first strike for his country and Lyndon Dykes, who scored in stoppage time, have Clarke daring to dream. It was victory that mattered here, not how it was achieved, which is just as well.Assessment of this Scotland team is not particularly easy. Euphoria swept the country as Clarke led his men to the last European Championship. Epic disappointment was not only the theme in Germany but again as the Scots returned for Nations League action. Scotland rallied impressively in that group before a comprehensive defeat by Greece in a playoff. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Are NHS workers about to strike? Junior doctors express concerns about job shortages

Thousands of junior doctors and low-paid NHS workers consider strike action, citing job shortages and pay issues

Society

8 d. ago 'I quit US for freezing European country and was floored when I saw coffee bill'

Jewells Chambers, an expat who originally hails from Brooklyn, New York, ditched the US for a life in the stunning "Land of Fire and Ice", but conceded there's one pitfall to living there

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9 d. ago Ryanair axes hundreds of flights to another European country

RYANAIR is cancelling hundreds of flights across three European cities - the latest in a series of cuts. The low-cost airline is axing a number of flight routes in Germany during the winter season, affecting passengers up until January. According to local media, Memmingen Airport will be affected the worst. The airport will see 27...

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1 week ago Georgia’s prime minister announces crackdown on dissent after Tbilisi protests

Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador of supporting ‘attempt to overthrow constitutional order’ Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent, accusing demonstrators who tried to storm the presidential palace of aiming to topple his government and blaming the European Union for interference in his country.Kobakhidze levelled his allegations a day after protesters attempted to breach the presidential palace as local elections were being held. They were stopped by riot police using pepper spray and water cannon. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Israel in line for World Cup qualifying reprieve even if Uefa imposes ban

Ban would take in Nations League and Europa LeagueWorld Cup, co-hosted in 2026 by US, is Fifa competition Uefa is expected to avoid trying to block Israel from World Cup qualifying as it considers measures against the country’s football association.Under plans being worked out by the European game’s governing body that are expected to be voted on by its executive committee this week, the Guardian understands Israel would be banned only from competitions that Uefa directly controls. That means Israel’s men’s and women’s national teams would be excluded from the Nations League and Maccabi Tel Aviv would be removed from this season’s Europa League. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brits considering moving to this tiny European country as it's 'easy to reach'

Brits are thinking about moving to Gibraltar due to lower taxes and because we have the right to roam free in the area without passports or time limits.

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2 w. ago Moldova heads to the polls in tense vote that could steer country closer to EU or Russia

President Maia Sandu says parliamentary vote is Moldova’s ‘most consequential election’ and warns against falling deeper into Moscow’s orbitMoldovans began voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could see the country neighbouring Ukraine swerve from its pro-European path towards Moscow, with the government and the EU accusing Russia of “deeply interfering”.Moldova, an EU candidate country, has long been divided over closer ties with Brussels or maintaining Soviet-era relations with Moscow. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president says Kremlin checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies following new drone sightingsVladimir Putin will expand his war in Ukraine by attacking another European country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has predicted, and accused Russia of recent drone incursions that he said were an attempt to test Nato’s defences.Speaking in Kyiv after his meeting with Donald Trump at the UN in New York, the Ukrainian president said Russia was preparing for a bigger conflict. “Putin will not wait to finish his war in Ukraine. He will open up some other direction. Nobody knows where. He wants that,” he said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Holiday spot leaves tourists fuming with driving rule that could cost them £600

If you're planning on driving in this European country, it's important to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road before taking your car out for a spin there

Economics

3 w. ago Poland's Donald Tusk warns country will shoot any Russian planes in its airspace

Russian fighter jets have encroached on the air space of NATO countries in recent weeks including Estonia and now Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said they would shoot down enemy aircraft

Events

3 w. ago 'Hidden gem' just 3 hours from the UK is loved by solo travellers and 'stands out'

There are plenty of great destinations to try out for solo travellers but there is one European country that stands out above the rest and even better it is only a three hour flight from the UK

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4 w. ago Bukayo Saka: Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star has 'a lot of things' to do before injury return

Gunners travel to the Basque country in first European encounter of the season

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last month Cuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims

Madrid-based NGO estimates at least 60,000 inmates subject to forced labour with little or no pay in Cuban jailsPrisoners in Cuba are forced to work producing the country’s world-famous cigars and marabu charcoal sold to European consumers, according to a new report.The Madrid-based NGO Prisoners Defenders estimates that at least 60,000 people are being forced to work with little or no pay, under threats, in exhausting conditions and without adequate equipment, with reports of violence including the sexual abuse of female detainees. Continue reading...

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