
AFP
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Agence France-Presse is an international news agency with headquarters in Paris, France. It is the world's oldest news agency, having been founded in 1835.
Copenhagen’s summer offer: pick up trash, get free stuff
Through the initiative, eco-friendly tourists may enjoy around 100 activities for free or at reduced prices
July 3, 2025
Hot days, cool ideas: How Europe is beating the heat
European countries are getting creative as temperatures soar. Some of the measures introduced, such as free museums, would be more than welcome in Malta!
July 2, 2025
‘In our blood’: Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma
Once iconic figures of Egypt’s cinematic golden age, belly dancers have watched their prestige wane
July 1, 2025
Serbian village stakes claim to the first vampire
Romania is known as the land of Dracula, but it was in Serbia, 300 years ago, that a vampire was allegedly first seen
June 30, 2025
Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world
What you need to know about the green drink popular on social media and especially among Gen Z for its nutritional properties, taste and colour!
June 26, 2025
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions − study
Economic inequality, COVID-19 disruptions and misinformation affecting vaccination programmes across the world
June 25, 2025
Girls shouldn’t shout?: Women break the mould at French metal festival
Heavy metal has historically been associated with men and virility but Hellfest took a notable step towards recognising women in the genre
June 25, 2025
Norman Foster to design Queen Elizabeth II memorial
Translucent bridge at St James Park at the heart of the masterplan
June 25, 2025
Glamour, gripes as celebs head to Venice for exclusive Bezos wedding
The tech magnate and his journalist partner are holding their multimillion-dollar nuptials in the Italian city this week but some locals and activists are not too amused
June 24, 2025
Art market banking on new generation of collectors
Some successful start-uppers, investment bankers, lawyers or heirs beginning their collections at a young age
June 24, 2025