New study reveals holidays are the best way to make friends Travel has overtaken work, university and even mutual friends as the number one place where people form meaningful new relationships, according to new research. A study of 5,000 adults aged between 20 and 40 across the UK, Italy, Spain, France & Germany has found that nearly half (45%) believe travelling is now the best way to get to know new people – outperforming traditional social settings including work, university and introductions through existing friends. #New #study #reveals #holidays #are

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related June deaths More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday. #Spain #records #more #than #1000

The Ornate Bugatti Mistral Blanc Éternel Wears Porcelain Accents The Blanc Éternel references the Veyron L'Or Blanc from 2011, featuring porcelain details inside and out and an eye-catching black-and-white paint job. #The #Ornate #Bugatti #Mistral #Blanc

Spain: More than one million undocumented migrants apply for amnesty scheme Over one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a vast regularisation scheme launched in April that grants those eligible the right to live and work in the country. The window to apply for the programme closes Tuesday. #Spain #More #than #one #million

‘Nobody Does It Like Argentinians’: Camila Morrone’s First World Cup Match Was a Smash A game-day ’fit, face paint, and alfajores defined actor Camila Morrone’s day seeing Argentina to victory against Jordan at the World Cup game in Dallas. #Nobody #Does #Like #Argentinians #Camila

Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria and Algeria advance after ‘mad’ World Cup draw Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed suggestions his team had played for a draw against Algeria after Saturday's 3-3 World Cup match sent both teams through to the knockout stage. Austria will now face off against Spain in the round of 32 on July 2 in California. #Rangnick #dismisses #collusion #talk #after

World Cup 2026: Spain seal Group H as Cape Verde’s dream run reaches knockout stage #World #Cup #2026 #Spain #seal

World Cup 2026: Spain seal Group H as Cape Verde’s dream run reaches knockout stage Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H winners. Cape Verde also reached the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, becoming the smallest nation to do so. #World #Cup #2026 #Spain #seal

Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says patient commissioner Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News. #Victims #vaginal #mesh #and #epilepsy

Spain bucks European trend with mass amnesty of migrants A mass amnesty of undocumented immigrants is currently underway in Spain. Bucking the trend of its European neighbours, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist government is embracing immigration to underpin its growing economy. #Spain #bucks #European #trend #with

Pour le pain et la liberté Il y a 70 ans, les ouvriers des plus grandes usines de Poznań et de la région, ainsi que la population locale, ont courageusement réclamé la dignité et l’indépendance. La décision des autorités de déployer l’armée contre eux fut prise alors que leur protestation était encore pacifique. #Pour #pain #liberté

More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths. #More #Temperature #Records #Fall #Deadly

Most affordable family camping destinations this summer ranked New research by the car rental comparison and booking website DiscoverCars.com found that Portugal, Spain and Austria are among the most affordable places for a family camping trip in Europe this summer. #Most #affordable #family #camping #destinations

Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa. #Europe #swelters #heatwave #affects #more

Grace Farris’s Austin Home Is Full of Books, Games, and Family Paintings Grace Farris, our favorite illustrator and physician, lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Arthur, and their sons, 14-year-old George and 10-year-old Russ. “My husband started measuring the boys’ heights when we first moved in and seeing the difference between the marks is shocking,” says Grace. #Grace #Farriss #Austin #Home #Full

Washington's Reflecting Pool hit by algae bloom & peeling paint | DW News US President Donald Trump wanted to mark America's 250th birthday with a renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The makeover, including a new coat of "American Flag blue", cost taxpayers $16 million. #Washingtons #Reflecting #Pool #hit #algae

Es alarmante saber, que cada día más de una casa es ocupada ilegalmente en la provincia de Málaga. La situación con el alquiler se está volviendo crítica y los propietarios sienten que sus derechos no están siendo protegidos. Lo que está ocurriendo no solo afecta a los dueños de inmuebles, sino que también está impactando en la disponibilidad de viviendas para aquellos que realmente las necesitan. La presidenta del PP en Málaga, Patricia Navarro, ha destacado que la falta de confianza está haciendo que muchos se echen atrás y decidan no arrendar sus propiedades, lo que solo puede agravar la crisis de vivienda que ya enfrentamos. Es fundamental que la comunidad hable y busque soluciones efectivas a este problema. ¿Qué opinas sobre las propuestas del PP de realizar desalojos en 24 horas? Es momento de que nuestras voces se escuchen y se tomen medidas que garanticen la seguridad y derechos de todos. https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/06/23/more-than-one-home-is-squatted-every-day-in-malaga-province-as-pp-calls-for-24-hour-evictions-and-bill-cut-offs/ #Vivienda #Málaga #Derechos #Alquiler

Spain, Portugal & Croatia: The ultimate digital nomad hotspots offering the best work-life balance Around 165,000 British citizens now live and work abroad as digital nomads, and with 730,000 monthly searches worldwide, this number is expected to rise further as remote and flexible working continues to reshape how people travel and work. To help identify the destinations best suited to this growing trend, luxury travel advisors Bailey Robinson analysed some of the world’s most sought-after locations for remote professionals. #Spain #Portugal #amp #Croatia #The

The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast. #The #Iran #Wars #Persistent #Threat

World Cup 2026: Yamal boosts Spain as Belgium held to draw again After a disappointing opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain comfortably brushed aside Saudi Arabia (4-0), powered by Lamine Yamal's first-ever World Cup goal and an Oyarzabal brace. #World #Cup #2026 #Yamal #boosts

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fight back to earn second draw against Uruguay Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay in a 2-2 draw to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup and maintain their unbeaten run, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless stalemate. #World #Cup #2026 #Cape #Verde

Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain bounce back with thumping win over Saudi Arabia The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and get their World Cup campaign back on track. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to get his first goal. #Yamal #scores #first #World #Cup

Stolen Picasso Discovered During French Drug Bust The painting is believed to be a portrait of Marie-Thérèse Walter, Pablo Picasso's partner and muse. #Stolen #Picasso #Discovered #During #French

Why Poland Should Be at the Top of Every Woman’s ​Solo Travel Bucket List Poland is one of Europe’s safest countries for women travelling alone. It ranks 25th on the Global Peace Index, ahead of the UK, France and Spain, and more women feel safe walking alone at night there than in Norway, Switzerland or Portugal. #Why #Poland #Should #the #Top

A German mayor fights to save this tiny Spanish village | Focus on Europe In Spain's empty countryside, a German pensioner takes on depopulation with bold ideas and big determination to stop a place from disappearing forever. #Spain #Germany #Depopulation #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www. #German #mayor #fights #save #this

Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Be Drained The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom. #Trump #Claiming #Vandalism #Says #Reflecting

Sánchez’s wife barred from leaving Spain ahead of corruption trial – POLITICO No date has been set for the politically sensitive trial, which adds to a series of scandals affecting Sánchez’s government. The charges come in a case stemming from a complaint by the ultra-Catholic association Hazte Oír and far-right groups including the political party Vox. Gómez, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of exploiting her position as the prime minister’s wife for private gain through the creation and management of a chair at the Complutense University of Madrid, which she co-directed, as well as the alleged use of public funds and personal connections to advance private interests. ... #Sánchezs #wife #barred #from #leaving

Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters. #Arizona #Democrats #Tough #Past #Fuels

Scottish 'mafia boss' can be extradited to Spain, Dutch court rules Scottish 'mafia boss' Steven Lyons can be extradited to Spain, a court in Amsterdam ruled. #Scottish #mafia #boss #can #extradited

The Unexpected Joy of Shopping Your Local Hardware Store While it’s never been easier to order everything from paint colors to wood glue online, here’s why many designers rely on an IRL visit to their local hardware store to stay inspired. #The #Unexpected #Joy #Shopping #Your

6 Artists Reveal The Details of Their Creative Process Artists across painting, sculpture, and installations tell engaging stories that aim to influence the viewer—and culture. Go behind the scenes with Hans Op De Beeck, Otobong Nkanga, and more. #Artists #Reveal #The #Details #Their

Michelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun Nearly a decade after "when they go low, we go high" went viral, the former first lady says leadership is "like a gun": "Learn how to use it, put the safety lock on." #Michelle #Obama #clarifies #her #famous

The week in pictures: World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Pope visits Spain and the White House prepares for a cage fight showdown The Pope visits Segrada Familia during his trip to Barcelona, the 2026 football World Cup kicks off in Mexico city, and the White House prepares for its first cage fight showdown. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. #The #week #pictures #World #Cup

Farewell to David Hockney and Marilyn Monroe at 100 His career spanned London's swinging '60s, the counter-culture of 1970s Los Angeles and the bucolic calm of springtime in Normandy. David Hockney was a master painter of portraits and landscapes, injecting riotous colour into canvases that hang in collections from New York to Tokyo. #Farewell #David #Hockney #and #Marilyn

How Spain defies Europe's ever stricter migration policies | DW News Pope Leo has criticised world leaders for what he called their indifference to migrant deaths and for ignoring the dignity of people crossing borders. The Pope comments came during a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, a major destination for migrant boats trying to reach Europe. #How #Spain #defies #Europes #ever

Let down, priced out and looking for change: UK by-election voters weigh in Voters in perhaps the most consequential special election ever held in Britain are angry, and they really want someone to feel their pain. That’s the clear verdict from a special focus group by Public First for POLITICO of voters in Makerfield, the former mining area in northwest England whose June 18 vote could determine the next prime minister. #Let #down #priced #out #and

World Cup 2026: Immigrant fans, workers face ICE fears The 2026 World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, but for some, FIFA matches carry painful memories. FRANCE 24 spoke to an immigrant family whose father was detained by ICE at a football match at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey, where eight World Cup fixtures are set to take place over the coming month. #World #Cup #2026 #Immigrant #fans

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites? Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? #World #Cup #2026 #France #Spain

As British town councils face budget cuts, local residents lend a helping hand Peeling paint, rundown roundabouts and shuttered post offices: in recent years, local public services across the United Kingdom have been in steady decline. But in some communities, volunteers have decided to step in – filling the gaps where the state has fallen short. #British #town #councils #face #budget

Wall Street dumped nearly $1 trillion in tech stocks by midday—then clawed it back and bought peanut butter and paint A midday rout in the "Parabolic 7" chipmakers reversed by the close as money fled into the market's dullest corners. #Wall #Street #dumped #nearly #trillion

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring ties with the United States. #Blow #defence #cooperation #France #Germany

Pope in Spain: The "rockstar" effect Massimo Faggioli is a Church Historian and Professor in Historical and Contemporary Ecclesiology, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. #Pope #Spain #The #rockstar #effect

More than a million attend Pope Leo's mass in Spain Pope Leo XIV honoured Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a “school of faith” for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and a procession highlighting one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety: flower carpets. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports. #More #than #million #attend #Pope

Europe being invaded by ‘dangerous ideologies,’ Hegseth warns in D-Day speech U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day commemoration speech on Saturday to warn Europe about an invasion of “dangerous ideologies,” urging the continent to act against mass immigration. Speaking on the 82nd anniversary of the June 6, 1944, Allied beach landings in Normandy, Hegseth said: “Sadly, today, different European beaches are ​stormed by different, dangerous ideologies — beaches in Spain, in Italy, in Greece and Bulgaria; boats and men arrive.” “When will European capitals do something about that invasion? ... #Europe #being #invaded #dangerous #ideologies

Pope Leo urges end to polarization on Spain visit | DW News Pope Leo has begun an official visit to Spain and stepped into Spanish politics by urging an end to polarisation. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been fighting a series of corruption allegations and sinking popularity fueled in part by Spain's highly charged political atmosphere. #Pope #Leo #urges #end #polarization

During D-Day speech in France, Hegseth invokes immigration and says ‘When will European capitals do something about that invasion?’ “Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive. #During #Day #speech #France #Hegseth

Pope jokes about Bad Bunny and which football teams he supports Pope Leo revealed he'll be backing the USA and that he supports Real Madrid as he began a visit to Spain. #Pope #jokes #about #Bad #Bunny

Spain’s travel market leads Europe as tourism hits new records New Phocuswright research confirms Spain as Europe’s strongest travel market, with 96.8 million visitors and 7% revenue growth in 2025. #Spains #travel #market #leads #Europe

Pope Leo visits Spain with focus on immigration Pope Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a week-long visit, his first to an EU country outside Italy, where he will inaugurate ​a new tower ‌in Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica and meet migrants who braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach ⁠Europe. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid. #Pope #Leo #visits #Spain #with

Pope visits Spain to highlight migration amid political tensions Pope Leo XIV arrives in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who have died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attack over several corruption scandals involving his inner circle. #Pope #visits #Spain #highlight #migration

Four Seasons and Blasson to Expand in Spain with New Hotel in Sevilla’s Plaza Nueva Luxury hospitality leader Four Seasons, together with Spanish real estate investment firm Blasson, announce plans to expand its presence in Spain with a new hotel in Sevilla. #Four #Seasons #and #Blasson #Expand

Garden gate charm Sometimes it's the simplest details that add so much charm, like the color a gate is painted and coordinating pots on the porch.… Read More The post Garden gate charm appeared first on Digging. #Garden #gate #charm