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Smurfs: Every movie from the franchise ranked
The Smurfs have kept viewers engaged globally for decades. It was initially created by the Belgian artist Peyo as a comic strip and soon developed into a full-fledged franchise of animated series and major motion pictures. These small blue...

Conor McGregor's whereabouts revealed after his Dublin pub goes up in flames
A suspected arson attack destroyed the entrance of Conor McGregor's Dublin pub in the early hours of Friday morning whilst the MMA fighter holidayed on a yacht in Sardinia with his fiancée and children. The Black Forge Inn in Crumlin was engulfed...

I quit my job and did a complete 180 moving to Spain – beer is just $3 a pint and my life is so much better
A 30-YEAR-OLD from Ireland has packed her bags and moved abroad to Spain, a complete 180 that has transformed her life for the better. After living in Malaga for two years, the traveler has come to love all that the vibrant port city has to offer,...

Blue Badge holders will soon be able to park in new location after rule change
Blue Badge holders might soon be able to use their permits abroad, thanks to a proposed overhaul by the Labour Party government. The Department for Transport has refreshed its guidance just in time for the peak of the summer holiday rush this...

Cycling-One of the hardest, if not the hardest, Tours I've been in, says Pogacar
PONTARLIER, France (Reuters) -Tadej Pogacar all but sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Saturday after surviving what he claims is one of the most brutal Tours he has ridden, leaving only Sunday's ride into Paris between him and another...

Attractions & Things to Do in Liège
Written by Jess Lee Updated Jul 25, 2025 Liège (Luik in Flemish) is Belgium's third-largest municipality by population after Antwerp and Ghent, and has historically been one of the country's most important industrial centers. It was one of the...

Tomorrowland deals with the issues of today
Tomorrowland is one of the world's most popular musical events | Credit: CristianLopez/Shutterstock People with disabilities face significant challenges in accessing Belgian festivals, including Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest electronic...

Innsbruck vs Vienna: our analysis of the Eurovision 2026 bids
As we reached the deadline to submit bids to host Eurovision 2026, on July 4, only two cities had gone all the way with the process: Innsbruck and Vienna. With its status as capital, and its experience hosting two previous editions, Vienna could...

Things To Do In UAE This Weekend: From Labubu Superfans To New Summer Brunches
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Looking for a break from the routine? Whether you're craving a new thrill, a cool escape from the heat, or just something fun to shake up your weekend plans, here are the top things to do in the UAE right now:Labubu is here...

The making of a Lioness - as told by their parents: Extra jobs, bank loans and sleeping in meetings
Nigel James thinks back to one night shift he worked following an 11am game his son Reece played at Norwich City. Nigel was running his own coaching business alongside 12-hour overnight stints as a security guard, earning £5 an hour to supplement...

The Brief – 25 July 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Good Friday afternoon, wherever you may be. Schuman was markedly quieter this morning, coffee shops are shuttered, and motorways are laden with holiday-makers heading south for the Grand Départ. Fear not, here at Euractiv HQ desks are still...

talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 25 July
The weekend is almost upon us again and there's a healthy chunk of European domestic football on Friday to take us there, with a definite nod to the Scandinavian region as Norway and Denmark help provide our trio of betting interests alongside a...
WEATHER GURU | Event organisers to need to heed weather warnings
Many of the iconic photographs of the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 show a muddy mess as fans had fun in the mud after a large thunderstorm on the Sunday of the festival. That did not dampen the crowd’s spirits and nobody was killed or injured...

Pakistani passport ranked among weakest globally in 2025 Henley Index
Pakistan's travel document remains classified among the 'least powerful' globally, granting visa-free access to merely 32 locations, while the passports from other Asian nations have emerged as the strongest worldwide, as reported by Dawn....

Drunk Monk owner talks beers, Wrexham AFC takeover and proving doubters wrong!
The Drunk Monk is tucked away in Overton Arcade on Wrexham High Street. Run by Kieran Irwin, his fiancée Dannii Rathbone and Kieran's brother Sean, the idea of starting the business was first discussed during the Covid-19 pandemic. By now, it has...

Ukraine’s drug-fueled army: Steroids, synthetic drugs, and the new narco-state
Ukrainian drug cartels grow richer and more powerful. Expanding production, they are finding new markets in Western Europe. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su I recently wrote about the possible cocaine use...

Latvian investment agency defends its 'influencer' collaboration strategy
So if you have heard of any of the names below and, more importantly, make your investment or tourism decisions based on what they say, then it might be argued that LIAA's strategy is likely to be effective. Named by LIAA as its collabroation...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 7:05 a.m. EDT
Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game. He also...
Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations
Go ahead and visit Brewing capital … Leuven.Credit: Tourisme LeuvenBrussels has fine Art Nouveau architecture and the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts features everyone from Old Masters to Magritte. Old university and beer-brewing town Leuven is...

It's the Saturday Scramble! 3 million drivers hit Britain's roads on busiest day of summer getaway - with 10,000 cars passing through Port of Dover
Brits trying to embark on the big summer getaway on Saturday will be faced with huge queues and long delays as millions hit the road on the busiest day of the summer. Around 3 million car journeys are expected to take place in a 'Saturday...