Want to move to Europe? Here are all the countries where you can apply for a digital nomad visa
Across Europe, countries are capitalising on remote work by offering digital nomad visas. Since the pandemic, many of us have enjoyed the freedom to work from anywhere. Recognising the potential to boost their flagging tourism industries, countries from Croatia to…
What are ‘golden visas’ and which EU countries hand them out?
Getting the right to live and work in another country can be a long and difficult process. But that’s not always the case for those with money to spend. Golden visas offer the opportunity for wealthy people to essentially ‘buy’…
Worst drought on record forces Tunisia to cut off drinking water for seven hours every night
Tunisia is cutting off water supplies to citizens for seven hours a night. The extreme measure is a response to the country’s worst drought on record. The water will be cut off daily from 9pm until 4am, with immediate effect,…
‘More of the same’: These European villages are preparing for another year of extreme drought
Last year, parts of Europe saw drought so severe that supplies of drinking water were limited. A winter with little rainfall was followed by one of the driest summers on record as heatwaves swept across the continent. Millions of people…
Across Europe, a lot of women turn to Danish sperm to get pregnant. Here’s why
With her biological clock ticking louder and louder, and a partner whose wish for children had already been fulfilled, Kim, a 37-year-old woman from the Netherlands, decided in June 2020 it was time to start seriously looking into the possibilities of satisfying…
Volcanic mud baths and pastel ports: Leave Italy’s mainland for these island idylls this spring
Italy is a dreamy holiday destination year-round but, in spring, its islands are the place to be. Temperatures hover around the comfortable low-20s, flowers burst into bloom and the crowds of summer are held at bay. You’ve probably heard plenty…
Scientists have recorded the sound plants make when they are under stress
Although they might not be audible to human ears, plants do make noises. Researchers in Israel found that plants make a high frequency clicking sound when placed under stress. During a six year study, the researchers listened to a variety…
‘Big power’: New UN climate adviser says young people are key to the renewable energy transition
Beniamin Strzelecki is intimidatingly well-informed for a 23-year-old. He has coordinated a global network of youth-led energy organisations, working together with intergovernmental entities like the International Renewable Energy Agency. He’s been a part of Fridays for Future in Poland and…
Hunting for a bargain? These are Europe’s best cities for flea markets and antique shops
Stumbling across a jumbled flea market or a vintage sale when you’re on holiday is often a highlight of a trip abroad. There’s a unique pleasure to delving into the disarray; perhaps you’ll find a hidden gem or maybe it’s…
Brussels, my love? European mayors gather in Brussels to brainstorm how to go green
The Euronews Brussels bureau brings you its latest episode of a talk show that aims to break down European news and politics to make it more accessible to viewers. This week, we are joined by the former Prime Minister of…