9 h. ago Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power

Billionaire Andrej Babiš hands out doughnuts on first day of voting as polls predict his ANO party will winCzechs have begun voting in an election likely to oust their centre-right government, with polls favouring the populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to return to power on pledges to raise wages and improve growth while reducing aid for Ukraine.The change would boost Europe’s populist anti-immigration camp and could complicate consensus on climate policies in a country where no sitting government has won a second term since 1996. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Popular European airport 'leaking' as Brit tourist destinations flooded

Slightly concerning footage shared on social media has shown rain coming through the roof of Ibiza Airport as Spain continues to grapple with severe flooding and storms

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3 d. ago Thousands of Brits to be hit by ‘one of the most disruptive’ strikes in Europe affecting buses, trains, planes & taxis 

BRITISH holidaymakers are set to face major disruption if they are heading to a popular European destination tomorrow. On October 1, Greece is set to face one of its most disruptive nationwide strikes of the year. The strike will impact flights, airports, ferries, trains, buses, metros and even taxis across Greece for 24 hours. Brits...

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4 d. ago Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health

Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

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5 d. ago Car brand that's popular in Europe finally coming to UK with SUV to rival Kia

Rival manufacturers may need to brace themselves for a wave of competition from one of the world's most established and, at the same time, fastest-growing automotive giants

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6 d. ago Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference

Housing secretary is set to announce initiative modelled on Clement Attlee’s postwar ‘housing boom’The government is expected to announce on Sunday a programme to build 12 new towns across England in a bid to address the country’s housing crisis.The housing secretary, Steve Reed, will unveil the initiative at Labour’s annual conference as it begins in Liverpool. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, described the proposals as “national renewal in action”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump is waging culture war on Europe by promoting rightwing allies, report finds

Study says US president seeks to interfere in elections and ‘move the ideological centre of gravity’ in European politicsThe Trump administration is waging a culture war on Europe by aggressively promoting the Maga movement’s political and ideological allies on the continent and publicly humiliating the EU on the world stage, a joint report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and European Cultural Foundation has concluded.The study argues that the US president is actively seeking to interfere in European elections, transform the transatlantic relationship toward conservative values and rally Europe’s rightwing populists around the theme of free speech. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Europe’s ‘most popular capital’ for city breaks is just an hour’s flight from the UK

It is not too difficult to work out why the aviation routes between the UK and Dublin are so well used, given the large number of people born in Ireland who now live in the UK

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1 week ago Mayors across France rebel against the government with Palestine flag protest

France has both Europe’s largest Jewish and Muslim populations

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2 w. ago What to know about Malawi's elections as an economic crisis grips the country

Malawi is holding elections to choose a president, lawmakers, and local government councillors

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2 w. ago Assassination in Utah, school shooting in Colorado: one day in US gun violence

Reaction to the shocking killing of Charlie Kirk has largely overlooked the obvious: the country is awash with guns and people prepared to use them on fellow AmericansAt 12.23pm on Wednesday, as the rightwing influencer and provocateur Charlie Kirk was addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University, a single shot rang out. He was struck fatally by a bullet in the neck, sending thousands of screaming students scattering in all directions and propelling the country into a new and dangerous crisis.Exactly one minute later, at 12.24pm, about 450 miles to the east in Colorado, a 911 call came in to first responders in the mountain town of Evergreen. A 16-year-old student had opened fire with a revolver on high school grounds, critically injuring two fellow students before turning the handgun on himself. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Popular European city celebrating Oktoberfest with €2.65 pints

With the price of a beer soaring for Oktoberfest, there are some cheaper alternative cities to flock to for the German celebrations - and one of them is in the UK

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3 w. ago 'Secret' hidden gems in popular tourist hotspot will 'change how you see the city'

Rome is one of the most visited cities in Europe, and while many people know about the classic tourist sites like the Colosseum and the Vatican, there are some hidden gems an Italian local has shared

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3 w. ago Brits brawl with Turkish shopkeepers in top holiday town as they whip out umbrellas

A group of British tourists were involved in a violent street brawl with local shopkeepers in a popular European holiday hotspot, with umbrellas and makeshift shields used as weapons

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3 w. ago Postecoglou and Marinakis reputations on the line after Forest’s day of upheaval

Nuno exit was inevitable after he went public but successor will need to win over squad and learn from errorsCrossing the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is rarely a wise move. When Nuno Espírito Santo went public about the deteriorating relationship between the two most important men at the City Ground, a parting of ways became inevitable.Nuno deserved better after leading Forest back to Europe after 30 years away and his popularity within the club means it will be difficult for Ange Postecoglou to replace him. Players and staff will not immediately embrace the change because of the admiration and warmth they felt for Nuno. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Why is France on the brink of collapse – again? PM loses key confidence vote as economic turmoil deepens

François Bayrou ousted, further plunging country into political crisis

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3 w. ago Humiliation for Macron as his government LOSES confidence vote and plunges France into chaos after desperate warning: 'don't make the same mistake as the British'

France's parliament has today voted to bring down the government over its plans to tame the ballooning national debt - deepening a political crisis.

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3 w. ago French Prime Minister loses vote of no confidence as country 'on brink of crisis'

Francois Bayrou was voted out by MPs - 364 to 194- on Monday in France's National Assembly after only landing the job in December, as the country now needs a 6th PM in two years

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3 w. ago Why is France on the brink of collapse, again? PM faces crucial confidence vote as economic turmoil deepens

François Bayrou is widely expected to lose the vote, further plunging the country into political crisis

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3 w. 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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