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Expats: Where can you afford to live?

Downtown Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan—cheapest city for ex-pats       Photo: Intergelpo   If you’ve ever thought of living or working in Europe (and which of us hasn’t at some point, even those who live in a different part of Europe)…

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Hot early summer worries Europe

June weather that’s hitting the mid-30s (mid-to upper 90sF) is worrying authorities in several European countries, where officials are warning people, especially the elderly or ill, to stay cool.

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Autobahn driving hazards: ducks and planes

Last week was not the best for traffic on Germany’s high-speed autobahns, as two major tie-ups were caused by totally unexpected events: a flock of orphaned ducks, and a disabled fighter plane.   On Friday, near Kiel in northern Germany, a…

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Carnival of Cultures lights up Berlin this weekend

Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) kicks off for four days this weekend, with a parade, interactive workshops, and music, art and food of all kinds—all in celebration of diversity and openness. It’s been celebrated since the…

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High water, weather disrupt European river cruises

High water levels from heavy rainfall and spring snowmelt in the Alps has caused delays and changes in river cruises, including those on the Seine, Rhine and Danube. While serious, it’s not as bad as the spring of 2013 when many port towns were…

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Expats: Where can you afford to live?

Downtown Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan—cheapest city for ex-pats       Photo: Intergelpo   If you’ve ever thought of living or working in Europe (and which of us hasn’t at some point, even those who live in a different part of Europe)…

Read More

Hot early summer worries Europe

June weather that’s hitting the mid-30s (mid-to upper 90sF) is worrying authorities in several European countries, where officials are warning people, especially the elderly or ill, to stay cool.

Read More

Autobahn driving hazards: ducks and planes

Last week was not the best for traffic on Germany’s high-speed autobahns, as two major tie-ups were caused by totally unexpected events: a flock of orphaned ducks, and a disabled fighter plane.   On Friday, near Kiel in northern Germany, a…

Read More

Carnival of Cultures lights up Berlin this weekend

Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) kicks off for four days this weekend, with a parade, interactive workshops, and music, art and food of all kinds—all in celebration of diversity and openness. It’s been celebrated since the…

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