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OFFICIAL LIST: Where to watch the football World Cup at public viewings in Austria
Austria will have public viewing spots across the country for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup, with around 200 locations listed b…
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How to save on rail travel in Denmark in the summer of 2026
Denmark’s rail operator DSB scrapped its popular summer travel pass last year, but all is not lost if you’re on the lookout for a …
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Number of foreign workers in Poland rises 7.2% to 1.14 million
The nationalities that saw the largest rise in numbers were Colombians and Indians.
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How Austrian families are discovering their Nazi past
Many Austrian families have been experiencing uncomfortable truths since records showing Nazi membership cards were posted online …
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Will bars in Norway stay open late for the 2026 World Cup?
With the men's football World Cup being hosted across North America, the time difference means that many matches will start late a…
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Swiss MPs shut down move for more frequent Sunday shop openings
The Council of States, the upper house of Switzerland’s Parliament, has refused to allow retailers to open for business on up to 1…
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Poland seizes over a tonne of heroin in major port bust
It is one of Poland's largest anti-drug operations in recent years.
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Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir …
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Norwegian report shows world conflicts hit peak in 2025
The world saw the highest number of state conflicts since the Second World War in 2025, a Norwegian study said on Tuesday, warning…
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Nigeria rescues 360 women and children abducted by Boko Haram
The Nigerian army said on June 7 it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in the northeastern part of the country. The operation…
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup knockout stages on Danish TV
Despite Denmark not qualifying for the tournament this time, football fever is still sweeping the country during the 2026 FIFA Wor…
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West Ham owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 9: We look at how the Chinese papers are covering Xi Jinping's two-day visit to North Korea. The New …
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Germany and France scrap landmark next-generation fighter jet project
France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for Europ…
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EU set to discuss deportation of Afghan refugees with Taliban
The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summ…
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Which Vienna homes will lose hot water for five days this week?
Around 140 district heating connections in parts of Vienna’s 14th and 16th districts will lose hot water during planned maintenanc…
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UPDATE: Norwegian court orders ailing princess's son to stay in custody
A Norwegian appeal court on Wednesday overturned a lower court's decision to release the son of ailing Crown Princess Mette-Marit …
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'Double majority': What needs to happen for Swiss population cap initiative to pass?
On June 14th, the results of the controversial and highly divisive bid to curtail immigration to Switzerland will finally become k…
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French singer Bruel held in police custody on sexual assault allegations
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel will be held in police custody until Wednesday as investigators questioned him over allegati…
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The reasons why Brits are buying far fewer homes in Spain
Although Brits remain top of the leader board when it comes to foreign property buyers in Spain, their numbers have fallen dramati…
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Opinion: Do Sweden's deportations have more parallels to the US than Swedes realise?
Many Swedes were horrified at American treatment of immigrants in Minneapolis, a city where many of their own compatriots once set…
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New EES border system at Swiss airports causes longer waits for passengers
If you are a non-EU resident flying into Switzerland, expect long lines at immigration booths.
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ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
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'Chaos initiative': Swiss business and union leaders unite against immigration cap
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered fears of dire …
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Russia waging “full-scale cognitive war against us”, warns Poland’s foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski also said that there is a "Russian fifth column" operating in Poland.