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European investors are flocking to Kazakhstan — Here’s why

In partnership with MDQ

Foreign investment in Central Asia is surging as European companies seek alternatives to Russia. Kazakhstan leads the region, attracting billions, but where is the money coming from—and how is it shaping the economy?

Greece

New leftist extremist group claims responsibility for Athens bombing

While no injuries were reported in the blast on Friday, the group said the attacks were part of an "armed struggle against the state".

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Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

Moments

How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe

Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.

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Business

Italian rail operator reveals €1bn plan to tackle Eurostar monopoly

Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.

Moments

This epic new rail tour takes you around the world in 100 days

With only 12 spots available, travellers wanting a place on this rail adventure need to be quick.

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Spain by train: Here’s how to book RENFE seats online

Holders of Interrail and Eurail passes have long lamented the hoops they have to jump through to reserve seats on Spanish trains, but all that’s about to change.

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New rail companies challenge Eurostar: Could ticket prices drop?

Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.

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Could a metro system link the whole of Europe in the future?

21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries - with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too.

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Berlin to Brussels Nightjet cancelled indefinitely from end of March

Passengers can still travel between Berlin and Brussels on an overnight train using the European Sleeper.

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Which airlines offer combined rail tickets and how do they work?

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

Business

Virgin Group seeks to raise funding for cross-Channel Eurostar rival

Virgin Group wants to launch the new service by the end of the decade, initially running trains from London to Paris and Brussels.

Travel News

New travel tool helps you map the perfect European train journey

The EU’s high-speed railway network has nearly doubled in a decade, but international journeys remain a challenge.

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A journey through time: The world’s most beautiful railway bridges

These amazing feats of engineering allow trains to navigate the steepest valleys and cross the deepest rivers.

Moments

My Interrail trip took me through 200 years of train travel

A European family train trek showed me the pros and cons of modern rail travel - here's where we need to go next.

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New rail route connects Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn with a single ticket

Travel between Baltic capitals in one day with faster, seamless train connections

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New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border

The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country.

Moments

Grab a window seat for these unmissable European train journeys

From tiny towns to the steepest railways in the world, these journeys are about much more than the destination.

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

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In pictures: The world's most stunning train journeys to take in 2025

Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.