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Rental demand in Portugal is shrinking: Where is it easiest to find a home?
In the second quarter of 2025, each house available for rent received an average of 17 enquiries, a 43% drop from the same period in 2024. Portalegre is the city with the highest demand for rental properties.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:
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Germany updates: Domestic travel drives highest-ever hotel bookings
New figures show that holiday and business travel in Germany is more popular than ever, even though demand from other countries has dropped. Meanwhile, lawmakers are turning to TikTok to engage the youth.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Strong earthquake strikes Turkeyโs Balฤฑkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sฤฑndฤฑrgฤฑ in Turkeyโs Balฤฑkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Nigel Farage is โodious,โ says Nicola Sturgeon
The former Scottish first minister said Farage was "not particularly comfortable" around women.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 5 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza airstrike
Prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif shares video of "relentless bombardment" shortly before he died Sunday night.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city
A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhiaโs central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Willy Chavarria and Adidas apologise for shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation
Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia
Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:The recycling dilemma: Why most plastic still ends up as waste
Of the record volumes of plastic being produced, less than 10% is made into something new. Is it time to rethink recycling?
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Man survives after clinging to Austrian high-speed train after cigarette break
The incident occurred in St Pรถlten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Is Streetingโs NHS plan an effective cure?
The government has a 10-year health plan it says can fix the NHS, but what does it look like in practical terms, and when will the public see a difference? On this episode, Sam and Anne are joined by Alastair McLellan, the editor-in-chief of the Health Service Journal, to deep dive into the details. They [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government
The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Kneecap banned in Hungary but vow to use their platform to call out โgenocide and the war criminalsโ
The Irish rap trio Kneecap would have graced the stage at this year's Sziget festival today had the Hungarian government had not banned the band from the country. Regardless, the band continues to tour and have vowed to keep using their platform to call out 'genocide and war criminals'.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy warns of Russian deception as Putin-Trump talks loom
"The only thing they are looking for is a way to kill Ukraine,โ says Kyiv's leader.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Nvidia, AMD to pay US 15% of AI chip sales to China
The US government began issuing artificial intelligence chip export licenses after the revenue-sharing deal, despite security concerns.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:EU scrambles ministers for talks on Trump and Netanyahu
EU foreign ministers will repeat red lines on a Ukraine peace deal and discuss sanctions on Israel in emergency talks on Monday.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Is Turkey becoming football's next Saudi Arabia?
The high prices Turkey's top football clubs have been paying on the transfer market has some comparing it to Saudi Arabia. But what's behind this spending spree, and is it sustainable?
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:War of words - the EU clampdown on plant-based 'bacon, ribs and chicken'
The EU Commission has proposed banning 29 terms โ like "bacon", "ribs" and "chicken" โ for use in plant-based products. The proposal is a direct attack on the plant-based industry and on any attempt at meaningful food system transformation. And itโs been put into place thanks to meat and diary lobbyists.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:ECB expected to delay rate cuts until December amid Trump trade shock
The European Central Bank is expected to delay its final interest rate cut until December, as policymakers weigh the fallout from US president Donald Trumpโs renewed trade offensive.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:EU demands Israel amend restrictive new law on NGOs
A group of foreign ministers plus the EU's foreign policy chief demand Israel amend a law that restricts international NGOs working on Palestinian issues.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Their loved ones are missing at war. So these Ukrainian children spend summer together
Will Vernon gets exclusive access to a pioneering summer camp for Ukrainian children with missing parents.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Ecuador: 8 people killed in shooting outside nightclub
The shooting took place in Guayas, one of the four provinces where President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency to combat gang violence.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Turkey: 6.1 magnitude earthquake kills 1 in Balikesir
Over a dozen buildings collapsed as a result of the tremor, which was felt as far as Istanbul.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:In Ukraine's occupied Luhansk, many 'struggling to get by'
Electricity and water are in short supply, and foods prices are rising. As Moscow pressures people in occupied eastern Ukraine to take on Russian citizenship, people in the Luhansk region spoke with DW about daily life.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Big Techโs next major political battle may already be brewing in your backyard
The data center debate is inching up the ballot as state lawmakers race to regulate a nascent industry, governors rush to embrace a new economic boon and Big Tech makes major investments in AI growth.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:EU, NATO chief back Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit
European foreign ministers will hold a video call on Monday to discuss how to best support Ukraine ahead of a summit between the US and Russia.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:UN Security Council holds emergency session on expansion of Gaza military operation
UN chief Antรณnio Guterres described Israel's planned expansion of military operations earlier as a โdangerous escalationโ for the two million civilians trapped in the enclave as well as the remaining Israeli hostages still held captive.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Kallas calls snap meeting of EU foreign ministers on Ukraine on Monday
Top diplomat responds to planned bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Germany's Merz defends partial weapons halt to Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that despite the decision, Berlin's approach toward Israel has not changed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes Merz will reconsider.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Why Friedrich Merz cannot fully celebrate his first 100 days as German chancellor
The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Visible from space: Vesuvius fire has three fronts still active, firefighters continue battle
Satellite photos show the column of smoke rising from the Vesuvius National Park all the way over the Bay of Naples. Three firefronts remain active. Canadairs, helicopters and dozens of volunteer teams remain deployed.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Three swimmers killed by sea mines in Odesa, Ukrainian media report
A local official confirmed the three had been killed by "explosive devices", at beaches where recreational swimming is banned.
Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2025 โ Evening
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Published on: August 10, 2025 | Source:Fraudulent research is 'destroying trust in science'
Organized networks are infiltrating the academic publishing system to promote fake science, say experts investigating research fraud. A new study highlights the major challenge for modern science.
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