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‘No cars, unspoilt beaches and seabirds rule’: readers’ favourite European island escapes | Travel
Visiting this Spanish archipelago is like winning the lottery A short ferry ride from Vigo (daily and overnight visitor numbers…
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The best European beach destinations for sun without the crowds
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Staying connected in lesser-known European travel spots
Planning a holiday in 2026 comes with an ever-changing range of considerations. With complicating factors like the return of Venice’s…
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New European Sleeper night train between Brussels and Milan delayed until September
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European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
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Epic European movie locations where you can step straight into the scenes
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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France’s nuclear umbrella – but that Paris would retain sole decision-making…
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Major European airport promises changes after hundreds of passengers stranded overnight on planes
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European girls aged 13-15 have world’s highest rate of tobacco use for age group | Smoking
Teenage girls in Europe have the highest rate of tobacco use in their age group around the world, while one…
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How Americans With European Ancestry Can Get an EU Passport
If you meet one of these two conditions, you can apply online for Irish citizenship. Expect a fee of 278…
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