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Canary Islands Calima: Dangerous Saharan Dust Now Hits Resorts 146 Days a Year

The Canary Islands are increasingly being blanketed by dangerous calima - thick dust from the Sahara. Find out how many days a year this phenomenon lasts, how it is dangerous for tourists' health and how to protect yourself during your vacation

Heatwave in Europe in late July 2026: In which countries could temperatures approach 50 degrees?

The European continent is bracing for yet another heat challenge—meteorologists are forecasting a severe heat wave at the end of July and beginning of August 2026. The highest temperatures are expected in southern countries, where thermometers could approach critical levels. Learn more about where in Europe temperatures could reach 50 degrees at the end of July and what the weather conditions will be like in the coming days

Transportation Strikes in Italy, July 20–25, 2026: Dates and Possible Disruptions

From July 20 to 25, 2026, a series of strikes by aviation, rail, public, and maritime transport workers will take place in Italy. Learn more about the dates of potential disruptions, the cities affected, and the carriers involved in the protests

Five Paths to EU Citizenship Without Investment: Descent, Marriage, Residency

EU citizenship doesn't have to be bought for hundreds of thousands of euros with a golden visa. Find out what five ways allow you to get a European passport without any investment - and who exactly is entitled to them in 2026

Ranking of Countries by Education Spending: Which Countries Allocate the Largest Share of GDP to Education

The level of government investment in education reflects a country’s priorities and influences the quality of education systems around the world. A recent study covering 181 countries revealed some surprising patterns: it was not the wealthiest economies but small island nations that topped the rankings, while the Scandinavian countries lead among the world’s largest economies. Learn more about which countries spend the largest share of their GDP on education, how spending is distributed among leading economies, and what factors determine the size of education budgets

Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final: the score and highlights of the match

Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about the decisive goal, match statistics, and the tournament's key highlights

Where Is the Best Place to Live in 2026: A Global Ranking of Countries by Quality of Life

Sweden topped the ranking of countries with the highest quality of life, ahead of Denmark, Canada, and Switzerland. Most of the top ten spots were taken by European countries, while the United States ranked lower than all other G7 members. Learn more about the leading countries, the evaluation criteria, and the key findings of the 2026 ranking

Vienna Has Raised Its Tourist Tax: How Much Will You Have to Pay in 2026?

Staying in Vienna has become more expensive: the city has raised the tourist tax and plans to increase it again in 2027. Learn more about the new rates, how the tax is calculated, and additional costs when booking a hotel