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European Sleeper announces overnight train network expansion into Scandinavia

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

New sleeper train will connect Brussels, Amsterdam and Copenhagen

European Sleeper made the announcement a month before its Brussels and Milan route begins

The Independent UK · Aug 26

In 1968, the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea for factories; when the development was abandoned, birds colonised it and the accidental wetland became a 56-square-kilometre nature reserve

Initially drained by Dutch engineers for industrial development, the land remained untouched as factories never materialized. What was once barren ground transformed into the Oostvaardersplassen wetland, which captured the attention of ecologists and migratory birds alike. In 1983, its value was recognized, leading to its status as a nature reserve.…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Iceland to vote on reopening EU membership talks in close referendum

Icelanders will vote in a referendum on Saturday whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity. Voters are not being asked to decide just yet if they want to join the 27-member bloc – only whether they want their government to negotiate possible terms.

France 24 · Aug 26

EU Heads to China as Beijing Blocks Probe Into Chinese Takeover and Holds Europe's Rare Earth Supply

EU officials are set to visit China to advance trade negotiations amid tensions over Beijing's refusal to cooperate with an EU investigation into JD.com's takeover of Ceconomy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Day trips in Europe: Top 10 sightseeing stops beyond the beaten track for autumn 2026

An itinerary doesn’t have to include stops at the big-name cities. This autumn, here are the sightseeing destinations worth adding to your trip that offer scenic spots, historic towns and adventurous foods to try.

Euronews · Aug 26

Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Euronews · Aug 26

Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more?

Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nearly a year to fully adjust in Germany and Austria.

Euronews · Aug 26

Scientists found a 4-million-year-old baby tapir in Spain, the most complete juvenile skeleton of its kind ever found in Europe

At the Camp dels Ninots site in Caldes de Malavella, near Girona in northeastern Spain, researchers have recovered a remarkably complete skeleton of a young tapir that died roughly 4 million years ago, when the region was still home to a humid subtropical landscape surrounding an ancient volcanic lake. The…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Why Georgia Is the Most Comfortable International Travel Destination for Indian Tourists Right Now

The Visa Situation Is Genuinely SimpleIndian passport holders can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days. Not 30 days. Not 90. A full year, with no prior application, no appointment at an embassy, no document checklist to stress over the week before departure. You land at Tbilisi International Airport,…

Times Life · Aug 26