Italy
Olive oil scams are proliferating: How do you spot a fake extra-virgin?
Culture
22.01.2024
Olive oil scams are proliferating: How do you spot a fake extra-virgin?
If you order extra-virgin olive oil at the restaurant these days, you better check the label carefully. According to Europol,…
La dolce vita: After a failed property restoration in France, US couple finds dream home in Italy
Travel
22.01.2024
La dolce vita: After a failed property restoration in France, US couple finds dream home in Italy
Each morning for the past month, Brian has been waking to the deep peace of the Italian countryside and a…
Antwerp, Innsbruck, Madrid: Where are Europe’s most beautiful train stations?
Travel
22.01.2024
Antwerp, Innsbruck, Madrid: Where are Europe’s most beautiful train stations?
You might be tempted to plan your next train adventure around the many new train routes popping up across Europe.…
Will winter 2024 be good for skiing? Heavy snow returns to Europe’s top resorts
Travel
22.01.2024
Will winter 2024 be good for skiing? Heavy snow returns to Europe’s top resorts
Northern Europe was plunged into a deep freeze last week, with temperatures plummeting to almost -43C in parts of Sweden.…
World’s most powerful passport: Four European countries rise to the top of the list
Travel
22.01.2024
World’s most powerful passport: Four European countries rise to the top of the list
Four European countries now have the world’s most powerful passports. France, Germany, Italy and Spain now share first place with…
Planet-friendly or commuter nightmare? Bologna’s 30km/h speed limit sparks protests
Green
22.01.2024
Planet-friendly or commuter nightmare? Bologna’s 30km/h speed limit sparks protests
The northern Italian city of Bologna has brought in a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit for traffic in the…
China extends visa-free entry to two more European countries in a bid to boost tourism
Travel
22.01.2024
China extends visa-free entry to two more European countries in a bid to boost tourism
In December, China brought in visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia. Now, two more European nations…
Invasive fire ants have made it to Europe — and they’re likely to spread as the climate heats up
Green
13.09.2023
Invasive fire ants have made it to Europe — and they’re likely to spread as the climate heats up
One of the world’s worst invasive alien species has arrived in Europe for the first time, a new study reveals.…