And rounding off the top five, with a fitness hotspot score of 8.9/10, is Italy. 279 wellness retreats are spread across the sunny country – the fourth highest number after Spain, the UK and Portugal. On the other hand, hiking-enthusiasts have a pick of 15,818 trails to explore.

Internal study of diplomatic ‘soft power’ says more use could be made of popularity of artists like U2 and the Corrs

If you’re looking to retire to Europe, you’ll need to make sure the country will allow you to stay long-term—here are the best visa options for pensioners in Europe. Retire to Europe, and every day is a chance to enjoy a glass of local wine for just ...

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on an EU law establishing a list of safe countries of origin.

Sofia is one of Europe's most underrated capitals, and winter suits it. You get onion-domed churches, grand boulevards, mountain views, and a café culture that doesn't feel hurried. Beyond the capital, Bulgaria blends Black Sea charm, monasteries, and ski towns in the Pirin and Rila mountains.

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive established a standard for companies to reporting climate impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental policies. The first phase of the CSRD requires reporting to ...

Life expectancy and years spent in retirement are rising across Europe. In response, many countries are increasing retirement ages. Denmark has already decided to raise the retirement age to 70 by 2040. Several other European countries have also passed ...

Imagine waking up in a coastal Greek village and walking to your terrace that overlooks the bay. Sunlight streams over whitewashed walls, the scent of sea salt and wild thyme fills your lungs, and the distant sound of waves and church bells promises another day of peace and simple pleasures.

Sometimes it can be difficult to persuade young people to voluntarily fight and die for their country, but the definition of 'mandatory' can be highly variable.

EU countries are reportedly looking to push back implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year. In September, the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, proposed a fresh delay to implementing the law due to IT problems.