Bruges is another famous destination for chocolate lovers. The medieval city is dotted with many chocolatiers who craft exquisite chocolates using traditional techniques. Visitors can take guided ...

While the city dodged serious damage in both world wars, Strasbourg has a dizzying history. It was hit hard during the Franco-Prussian War, becoming part of Germany in 1870. After that, there was a ...

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Russian forces attacked Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, its second largest city of Kharkiv and other centres early on Tuesday, ...

Stanislav Krajči explains how Trenčín, Slovakia’s European Capital of Culture, aims to turn curiosity and participation into ...

Saltibarsciai is so beloved that there is an annual celebration of it in May: the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest. Wearing their ...

European Capital of Culture 2026 will put participation, public space and shared responsibility at the heart of its cultural ...

British interest rates are likely to fall further this year but the Bank of England will probably sound vague this week about when or by how much it will cut borrowing costs as it awaits a clearer ...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 12 miners killed in Russian strike on bus after peace talks delayed - The attack came hours after President Zelensky announced that peace negotiations had been dela ...

Liudmyla Oleshko has not left her freezing apartment in Kyiv for two months, resorting to using six jumpers and a battery pack to warm up as Russian air strikes leave her without electricity and water ...

The northern Finnish port city of Oulu is one of two European Capitals of Culture in 2026. Deutsche Welle, DW’s, Lars Bevanger takes a look at what those visiting the once-industrial city on the ...

In the mountainous heart of southwest China, far from the country's coastal megacities, a new urban rhythm is emerging as ...