23 h. ago 'I visited underrated French city and discovered surprising link to my hometown'

When I was invited on a trip to Cognac in the south of France, I could never have anticipated learning so much about myself and my hometown in the process

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38 h. ago Holiday hotspot hit by major power outage as people plunged into darkness

A popular European tourist spot has lost all power across the city – with locals and tourists forced to adjust plans as they're left stranded with no working ATMs

Events

63 h. ago Beautiful 'Venice of the North' city is one of Europe's most underrated cities

With thousands of tourists flocking to cities like Amsterdam and Venice, this beautiful city in Belgium, named the "Venice of the North" is one of Europe's most underrated and is far less crowded

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3 d. ago New night train to beautiful coastal city is one of Europe's longest

In total, it takes 19 hours to complete the trip, trundling through the pretty countryside of Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, and on into Croatia, during the just under 1,200-kilometer route. It will run four times a week

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3 d. ago 'Dying city' in the hills of Italy crumbling as tourists flock to historic town

Civita di Bagnoregio, in the Alta Tuscia region of central Italy, is slowly disappearing as the tuff hill it was built on crumbles - but tourists are still flocking in their droves

Events

3 d. ago Europe's best airline launches new flights to pretty city with rich history and £2.50 pints

One of the world's top city break destinations will be getting new flights from a London airport - making it even easier to visit some of the world's most incredible landmarks.

Economics

5 d. ago Another European city issues cruise ship ban as overtourism anger grows

Nice also announced limits on cruise ships earlier this year

Politics

6 d. ago The chances of being a victim of crime in London compared to the rest of the world: Map reveals where 'lawless' capital ranks among the most dangerous cities

London can today be revealed as the 15th worst city for crime in Europe as concerns continue to mount over a growing epidemic of violence, theft and robbery in the capital.

Events

7 d. ago Topi Keskinen has Aberdeen transfer fate tackled by Dave Cormack with player trading model stance made crystal clear

The winger enjoyed a fine debut season in the Granite City and was recently tipped for a big move to Europe

Sport

7 d. ago Cardiff City star being eyed by 12 Championship clubs as European interest emerges

Cardiff City are facing a big turnover of players this summer

Politics

8 d. ago Man City star set for scouting frenzy amid Liverpool competition

Manchester City's James McAtee opted for the Under-21 European Championship over the Club World Cup and England are in the final

Politics

8 d. ago Brit who's travelled to over 50 European cities reveals the most underrated

The intrepid traveller has visited every country in the continent and previously revealed which country he thinks has the friendliest people. But where are Europe's most underrated city breaks?

Politics

1 week ago Man City reject transfer bid for youngster with European clubs interested

Manchester City have rejected a bid for Callum Doyle with a host of clubs interested in signing the academy graduate during this window.

Politics

1 week ago How Lisbon put itself on the map for real estate investment and tourism – and became the least affordable city in Europe | Agustín Cocola

Tourists stay in short-term rentals and foreigners buy second homes, while residents of the city rent rooms, not apartmentsIn this series, writers discuss the causes of – and solutions to – the housing crisis in key European citiesOver the past decade, Lisbon has undergone a dramatic transformation – from one of the most affordable capitals in Europe to the most unaffordable.Between 2014 and 2024, house prices in the city rose by 176%, and by more than 200% in its central historic districts. The home price to income ratio, a key indicator of housing affordability, reflects this shift with stark clarity: today, Lisbon tops Europe’s housing unaffordability rankings. This trend extends to the national level. In 2015, Portugal ranked 22nd out of 27 EU countries for housing unaffordability. Today, it ranks first. In a country where 60% of taxpayers earn less than €1,000 a month, finding a rental below that price in the Portuguese capital is only possible if you’re willing to live in 20 s...

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1 week ago How Lisbon put itself on the map for real estate and tourism – and became Europe’s least affordable city | Agustín Cocola

Tourists stay in short-term rentals and foreigners buy second homes, while residents of the city rent rooms, not apartmentsIn this series, writers discuss the causes of – and solutions to – the housing crisis in key European citiesOver the past decade, Lisbon has undergone a dramatic transformation – from one of the most affordable capitals in Europe to the most unaffordable.Between 2014 and 2024, house prices in the city rose by 176%, and by more than 200% in its central historic districts. The home price to income ratio, a key indicator of housing affordability, reflects this shift with stark clarity: today, Lisbon tops Europe’s housing unaffordability rankings. This trend extends to the national level. In 2015, Portugal ranked 22nd out of 27 EU countries for housing unaffordability. Today, it ranks first. In a country where 60% of taxpayers earn less than €1,000 a month, finding a rental below that price in the Portuguese capital is only possible if you’re willing to live in 20 s...

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1 week ago 'Hidden' coastal city that's stone's throw from Benidorm is 'just like Mykonos'

Benidorm is a top holiday destination for Brits, with its cheap prices, sunny weather and the famous Calle Gerona - best known as 'the strip', but there's a hidden gem nearby

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1 week ago 'I've gone to every European capital city and three aren't worth re visiting'

Travel expert Dale Peterson has visited every capital city in Europe, but there are three cities in particular that left him feeling underwhelmed and he wouldn't rush to get back to

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1 week ago ‘We have a high appetite for risk’: inside King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s historic EU tour

Residencies in storied venues from a panopticon prison to an ancient amphitheatre gave an appropriate backdrop to the Australian band’s existential new record‘It’s always good to make yourself feel small,” says Stu Mackenzie. We’re sitting behind the stage of the Ancient theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, after the second night of his band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s three shows there. The marble-hewn amphitheatre was built between 98-117AD. We’re flanked by columns bearing ancient Greek inscriptions from back when this place was called Philippopolis; the precipitous drop behind us reveals the east side of Europe’s longest continually inhabited city, the glowing cross of the Cathedral of St Louis and the shadow of the hills in the distance.In front of the stage where the Australian experimental rock band have just spent two hours wilding out is an arena where man and beast used to do battle in front of a far more bloodthirsty crowd than the one that just drank the venue dry of b...

Events

1 week ago Europe's 'hottest city' is a major tourist hotspot but could be a desert in 30 years

Seville is a popular tourist destination in Europe and is famous for its hot weather - but it could be set to become a desert in the next few decades

Politics

2 w. ago Swansea City's powerful pull, the European factor and Luka Modric's role in it all

Swansea has become a significantly more appealing destination for players in recent weeks

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