25 h. ago This European Capital Was Just Crowned the Best Christmas Tour Destination in the World

This European Capital Was Just Crowned the Best Christmas Tour Destination in the World  Travel + Leisure

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5 d. ago Putin says Russia not seeking war but ‘if Europe wants to fight, we are ready’ – Europe live

Putin’s comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitalsIn parallel to Witkoff’s meeting in Moscow, we will also follow Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland.He has arrived in Dublin last night, and has a busy schedule today, paying a brief visit to the country’s new president Catherine Connolly, before meeting with key government figures including the taisoeach, Micheál Martin, and addressing both chambers of the Irish parliament in the afternoon. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK's most Christmassy home crowned and the cost of it might surprise you

The most Christmassy home in the UK that's covered in thousands of lights costs less than you may think over the five weeks it is up

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9 d. ago Home Alone crowned UK's favourite Christmas movie while nation says 'ho no ho' to Die Hard

Home Alone has been crowned the UK's favourite Christmas movie, 35-years after the family comedy was first released in cinemas.

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1 week ago Brit reveals why she left London for Europe's 'most welcoming city'

A British woman who traded London for another European capital has revealed what it's like to live in the continent's 'most welcoming city'.

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1 week ago Village of Dull invited to waltz off to Vienna and prove city isn't, erm, dull

One is bustling European capital and a magnet for tourists, while the other is a tiny village in Perthshire famed only for its quirky name.

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1 week ago Inside the race for Christmas Number 1 as Paddington Bear launches bid to beat Kylie Minogue and Wham! to the top spot

THE race to crown the Christmas No1 will get under way in two weeks. And a dark horse, or should that be lovable bear, has entered the fray. Paddington has become a major contender with song One Of Us, which is actually sung by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, who wrote it for the new Paddington The...

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2 w. ago Travel expert details 'best city break in years' and it's not where you'd expect

Travel expert, Em, claims a chance trip to this European capital city proved to be her 'best city break in years' and is just a two-and-a-half hour flight from the UK

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: defeating Russia an ‘illusion’, says Putin, as he welcomes Trump deal

Russia’s president says US-led plan ‘could form the basis of a final peace settlement’, bolstering concerns in Europe about one-sided nature of US-brokered deal. What we know on day 1,368See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVladimir Putin says Ukraine is being unrealistic if it does not accept the US plan to end the war, declaring: “Ukraine is against it. Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under illusions and dream of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield”. The positive response from the Russian president adds weight to the views of European and Ukrainian officials that the deal amounts to a “capitulation”. Addressing Russia’s national security council, Putin called the 28-point plan “a new version” and “a modernised plan” of what was discussed with the US ahead of his Alaska summit with Donald Trump in August, and said Moscow has received it. Putin said the plan “could form the basis of a final peace settlement”.Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reac...

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2 w. ago UK's magical storybook' city is the perfect Christmas destination — straight 'out of a Dickens novel'

Described as a "magical storybook" brought to life, this charming spot has been crowned one of the best places to visit this Christmas.

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine has impossible choice as Trump pushes plan to end war

US president demands that Kyiv accepts plan that would mean giving up territory to RussiaVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments in its history, after Donald Trump demanded Kyiv accepts within days a US-backed “peace plan” that would force it to give up territory to Russia and make other painful concessions.Trump confirmed on Friday morning that next Thursday – Thanksgiving in the US – would be an “acceptable” deadline for Zelenskyy to sign the deal, which European and Ukrainian officials have said amounts to a “capitulation”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fairytale city with direct £29 Manchester flights named cheapest for Christmas market breaks

This European capital city is filled with an enchanting Christmas market, Art Nouveau architecture and a festive food scene. It has now been named the cheapest for a Christmas market break

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3 w. ago Manchester’s Christmas Markets officially crowned the best in the UK

It beat markets in Edinburgh, Birmingham and more

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3 w. ago Charming city is European 'sleep capital' and surrounded by lush green forest

For those who love the idea of a holiday but need their beauty sleep to last, look no further than this city

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3 w. ago Scottish Christmas market crowned 'best in the UK' to open this weekend

Millions of festive fans are expected to flock to the capital's Christmas offering over the coming weeks.

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4 w. ago 'Spectacular' Scottish Christmas market crowned best in the UK for 2025

Another festive attraction in Scotland was praised for its "affordable price point".

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4 w. ago 'I spent day in European capital city for cost of my commute'

Luke Simmonds, 36, has been going on extreme day trips since 2023 and has completed 30 in two years

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