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Deadly reality of life in Syria

England: On the ale trail

A Lakeland brewery has created hiking itineraries with a pub at journey's end. Richard Webber approves

Prague shuts down as flood engulfs historic city

The Czech capital Prague declared a state of emergency as the worst flooding for more than a decade tore into the city, threatening to engulf the streets of its historic heart.

Ewan Mcdonald: Tourists ignore Istanbul's inferno

Ewan McDonald writes from Istanbul, where tourists sought pleasure while the locals openly defied their leaders.

Europe's summer festivals

Another year, another northern summer of music festivals approaches.

England: When in London... do what locals do

Londoners do, of course, do London.

Prison break ends for most wanted

Italy's high 5 hikes with a view

Rarely are hikers rewarded so richly for their toils as on the steep slopes of Italy's Cinque Terre region, where five ancient fishing villages cling to the sheer slate cliffs below.

Germany: Take a hike in Oberstdorf

In English, the word "wander" means to ramble or roam. In German it has a slightly different meaning which equates to the English term "hike", usually through places of wilderness and natural beauty.

France: Lyon's share of gourmet delights

Eurostar's latest service takes you straight to the heart of foodie France. Andy Lynes climbs aboard.

Ireland plays tax game, at a price

Three years after Ireland's €67.5 billion financial rescue by the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, signs are the Emerald Isle is on the improve.

Sunanda Creagh: Europeans all related despite colour of skin

Scientists have uncovered what, for some couples, may be an uncomfortable truth: all people of European descent are related.

England: Lording it

The Black Caps play England at Lord’s this week. Simon Wood has the inside edge on the home of cricket.

Amsterdam: Bags of wonder

Pamela Wade admires the sweetest cupcake, iced with Swarovski crystals.

Luxembourg: A fortified stroll in the grand duchy

This compact city-state stands aloof from its bigger neighbours. Adrian Mourby takes a tour.

Europe forced to rethink austerity measures

Fearing that a generation of Europeans is doomed to joblessness, the European Union is quietly side-lining the doctrine of austerity and instead placing its bet on encouraging growth.

Bar/fly: Austria's Krazy Kanguruh

He's no star on the slopes, but Andrew Potter finds his feet in St Anton's bars.

Italy: Camping in style

Increasing numbers of campsite holidaymakers fly to Italy, but taking the decision to drive across mainland Europe is worth the effort.