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As heatwaves grip western Europe, all we’re thinking about right now is lying next to a pool (preferably with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other). Not satisfied with the local lido, and looking for something a little special this summer? Then you might just want to check out one of these designer beach club pop-ups in Europe. Brands like Burberry, Gucci and Dior have all been taking over trendy destinations and putting their own spin on the sunbeds and umbrellas for several years now, and this is where they’re headed in 2026. Burberry at One&Only…
The nomination comes as the Trump administration continues to make immigration enforcement the centerpiece of its second-term agenda. ICE has expanded workplace raids and interior enforcement operations while relying more heavily on state and local law enforcement agencies through 287(g) agreements. But the agency has moved away from the flashy, and controversial, enforcement tactics championed by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the last few months. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was a senator from Oklahoma before joining the Cabinet, praised the nomination, saying Schroyer is “coming straight from the operational field” after leading large-scale enforcement efforts alongside state…
Portugal today has 725 more ultra-wealthy residents than it did five years ago. But who are these people? Where does their wealth come from? And why do they keep choosing Portugal as a place to live and invest? According to a recent study by British firm Knight Frank, the Prime International Residential Index (PIRI), the number of ultra-wealthy individuals — people with a net worth of at least €25mn (known as ultra-high-net-worth individuals, or UHNWIs) — has risen in Portugal by almost 50% over the past five years. In 2021, Portugal had 1,462 ultra-wealthy individuals. By 2026, according to Knight…
The iconic bus route 666 has returned to Poland, once again taking passengers from Kraków to the Baltic seaside town of Hel after a two-year absence. The route number was changed to 669 in 2023 following complaints from Christian groups over its association with the “number of the beast.” Now relaunched by FlixBus, the service has quickly regained its cult appeal. Some passengers boarded simply for the novelty of travelling on bus 666 to Hel, with one joking it was the “Highway to Hell.” Others admitted they were superstitious, saying they would avoid travelling on a bus with such a…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Saturday announced that he will resign in the near future, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. “These are my last days and weeks as the republic’s president. After that, I will resign,” Vučić told supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a rally in Belgrade on Saturday, according to media reports. His second and final mandate was due to expire in 2027. His announcement came amid persistent student-led anti-corruption demonstrations, which have been demanding early elections since the deaths of 16 people when a railway station roof collapsed in Novi Sad…
There is one thing that almost every study on weddings in Spain confirms, even if they do not always agree on the exact figure: getting married is expensive and, almost always, costs more than the couple had planned. What differs is the starting point. According to the 2026 Wedding Sector Report by ‘Bodas.net’, based on the testimonies of more than 2,000 couples who married in 2025, the average cost of a wedding in Spain stands at 25,183 euros, not including the honeymoon or the engagement ring. A different study, published by the financial platform Raisin and based on a survey…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 27/06/2026 – 17:54 GMT+2 Welcome back to day 2 of the Qingdao Grand Prix for another thrilling day of World-class judo. Before the medal matches, a dazzling opening ceremony set the stage. In attendance was International Judo Federation General Treasurer, Dr. Naser AL TAMIMI, Mr. Bian Zhiliang, Honorary Vice President of International Judo Federation, Founder and Chair of the Board of Taishan Sports Industry Group, Mr Lin Chun, Deputy Director General of Shandong Administration of Sports and Mr Yue Yan, Vice President and Secretary General of Chinese Judo Association. Narumi TANIOKA faced Jisu KIM in…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 15:16 GMT+2•Updated 16:06 A colourful two-wheel wave has flooded the streets of the historic centre of Rome. Around 25,000 Vespa riders from 67 different countries gathered in the Eternal City to celebrate 80 years of the world’s most famous and best-loved scooter. The event “Vespa Roma 2026 – 80 years of an icon,” running from 25 to 28 June, is drawing thousands of visitors and onlookers, turning the capital into the global hub of Italian motor culture. The most spectacular moment of the celebrations took place on Saturday morning with the grand city parade. Rome’s mayor,…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 14:58 GMT+2 Porsche is apparently working on a far-reaching overhaul of its production operations. According to a report first carried by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), production of the successful Cayenne model is to be moved entirely from Bratislava in Slovakia to Leipzig. The plan is for the SUV to roll off the line there in future in all powertrain variants. Porsche aims to secure Leipzig plant For the plant in Saxony, this would provide an important long-term perspective. The backdrop is the current overcapacity at Porsche. Both the Leipzig SUV plant and the main factory…
Published on 27/06/2026 – 11:37 GMT+2•Updated 14:36 On the afternoon of 24 June, Venezuela was struck by a major natural disaster: two earthquakes occurring very close together in location, time (39 seconds apart) and intensity, both over magnitude 7 on the Richter scale. This phenomenon is known as a seismic doublet and dramatically magnifies the damage caused. At the time of publication of this article, the death toll is approaching one thousand and more than 50,000 people are missing. However, the images we show you below speak for themselves. The devastation caused by the earthquakes has brought down high-rise apartment…