Europe

Cyberattack disrupts operations at European airports including Heathrow, Brussels

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at European airports including Heathrow, Brussels

A cyberattack at a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause … Read more

Belgium’s Prince Laurent admits to fathering secret son as bombshell confession solves years-long mystery

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Belgium’s Prince Laurent admits to fathering secret son as bombshell confession solves years-long mystery

The Belgian royal family has gained a new member. Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe, has finally admitted to fathering a secret love child — a bombshell confession that has finally solved the years-long mystery. The royal, 61, confirmed to Belgian news outlet Belga on Tuesday that he has a 25-year-old son, saying he … Read more

29 countries are about to ditch passport stamps permanently — here’s how you’ll gain entry instead

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29 countries are about to ditch passport stamps permanently — here’s how you’ll gain entry instead

They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12.  ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more

I traveled Europe for summer and saved money — it’s cheaper to be a tourist abroad than rent an apartment in the US

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I traveled Europe for summer and saved money — it’s cheaper to be a tourist abroad than rent an apartment in the US

If you think you can’t afford to summer in Europe, think again. An American woman says she spent 55 days traveling across the continent in July and August — and her total spend was lower than what she’d pay for rent back in Los Angeles. Monae Hendrickson, 29, revealed in a viral TikTok video that … Read more

Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

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Why gel nail polish is banned in Europe starting today — but not in the US

Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more

Son of Norway’s crown princess gets trial date for rape, domestic abuse charges as he faces up to 10 years behind bars

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Son of Norway’s crown princess gets trial date for rape, domestic abuse charges as he faces up to 10 years behind bars

The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is set to face trial in early 2026 after his indictment last week following a lengthy investigation. Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit’s eldest son born before her marriage to the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, was slapped with multiple charges, including rape and domestic abuse. The … Read more

I left the US to live in Europe — now I work 20 hours a week, live off $3500 a month and am so much happier

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I left the US to live in Europe — now I work 20 hours a week, live off 00 a month and am so much happier

She said “olá” to a low-cost, no-stress life in Lisbon. An American expat who left Los Angeles to live in Portugal says she’s happier than ever since moving abroad four years ago. Kaitlin Wichmann says she felt unfulfilled at her marketing gig in La La Land and took a leap of faith by quitting her … Read more

European cities slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops

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European cities slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops

Highway robbery! If you’re vacationing in Europe this summer, better bring along extra cash. Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous, yet costly fines — some scaling into the thousands — on visitors they deem unruly. Wearing flip flops while driving, taking a shell or pebble from a … Read more

Most stressful travel destinations in the world — and this beloved European destination is ‘worse’ than NYC

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Most stressful travel destinations in the world — and this beloved European destination is ‘worse’ than NYC

Check out this list to avoid these shockingly stressful travel destinations. Some cities, despite their allure and cultural riches, come with unavoidable travel tension — from the crush of crowds to high crime rates and uncomfortable weather. New York City didn’t even make it into the list of the top 10 most stressful cities to … Read more

Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’

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Man, 20, builds country with just 400 citizens — and says it all began as ‘an experiment’

A man has declared himself president of a self-proclaimed country nestled in a disputed patch of land between Croatia and Serbia — and it comes complete with a flag, cabinet, currency and nearly 400 citizens. Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River. He did … Read more

Moment Denmark’s Queen Mary is rushed indoors after wincing in pain at royal engagement

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Moment Denmark’s Queen Mary is rushed indoors after wincing in pain at royal engagement

There was a buzz in the air. Queen Mary of Denmark was forced to cut a recent royal engagement short after experiencing sudden pains in her leg — which later turned out to be a wasp sting. The Danish royal, 53, was joined by her husband, King Frederik, 57, their daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and son … Read more

15 most overcrowded tourist destinations revealed — is one of your favorite vacation spots among them?

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15 most overcrowded tourist destinations revealed — is one of your favorite vacation spots among them?

Birds of a feather flock together. Since most people travel during the summer season, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also its most overcrowded. A new ranking by Go2Africa has revealed the top 15 most overcrowded tourist destinations in the world — where the number of visitors dramatically outweighs the local population. It … Read more

Summer beach battle between locals and visitors heats up as overtourism soars

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Summer beach battle between locals and visitors heats up as overtourism soars

As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real estate.  Local tourism has fallen in Spain by 800,000 people — while foreign tourism has seen an increase of 1.94 million visitors, according to The Associated Press (AP). Spaniard Wendy Davila told AP she misses … Read more

Europeans are shaming American tourists for making this common travel mistake at restaurants

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Europeans are shaming American tourists for making this common travel mistake at restaurants

A trio of traveling Americans were just looking to tuck into dinner — but their entrees came with an supersized side portion of European enmity. The table trouble began when TikTokker @black_sherlock made the apparently egregious error of showing up at a restaurant in pretty Porto, Portugal for a 6 p.m. supper — earning the hungry … Read more

Lady Gaga’s viral euro-inspired signature drink gets mixed reactions online

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Lady Gaga’s viral euro-inspired signature drink gets mixed reactions online

Lady Gaga’s signature bar order is going viral this summer, prompting fans across the world to sip on the chic European drink that she swears by. In a Vanity Fair YouTube video entitled “Lady Gaga Takes a Lie Detector Test,” the pop star revealed that she drinks red wine in a somewhat unusual way. “How do you order red … Read more

American mom shocked by one striking difference in European parenting style: ‘This is how kids learn’

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American mom shocked by one striking difference in European parenting style: ‘This is how kids learn’

While enjoying a vacation in Portugal with her husband, momfluencer Erin Monroe (@erin.monroe_ ) pointed out how different European children are from American children. In the TikTok video, Monroe — who has three kids of her own — noticed that “The culture around kids here is so different than it is in the States. The … Read more

Sad truth: Kids from wealthy families have less stress and longer lives, study finds

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Sad truth: Kids from wealthy families have less stress and longer lives, study finds

Children from wealthier families have less stress and longer life expectancies than poorer kids — who may be put at a “biological disadvantage,” a new study found. Low-income kids produce as much as 23% more cortisol — the “stress hormone” — than their wealthier peers, aging their cells a whopping 10 years, according to researchers … Read more

Lock into longevity at Lanserhof Sylt, the iconic German wellness retreat

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Lock into longevity at Lanserhof Sylt, the iconic German wellness retreat

Before there was Michael Pollan and his “intentional eating” MasterClass, before there was “intermittent fasting” and the Wim Hof Method, there was Franz Xaver Mayr, the early-20th-century Austrian physician. His revolutionary Mayr Method was grounded in the belief that the secret to health and beauty starts in the gut. His cult-like following led to the … Read more

Furious Europeans target tour buses, attractions with water guns in anti-tourism protests

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Furious Europeans target tour buses, attractions with water guns in anti-tourism protests

If you are jetting off for a European summer, there is one date to beware of: June 15. Locals in tourist hotspots who feel foreigners are turning their cities into playgrounds while they are left behind with a housing crisis, rising rents and environmental impacts are planning to disrupt airports, tour buses and popular attractions … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Princess Diaries 3’ team has been ‘castle shopping’ in Europe

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Exclusive | ‘Princess Diaries 3’ team has been ‘castle shopping’ in Europe

Looks like the royal diary has still got some pages left to fill. Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3” is full steam ahead, The Post has learned. The creative team recently jetted to the Czech Republic to scout locations. “Castle shopping,” a source close to the production said. Anne Hathaway is returning to the “Princess Diaries” … Read more