The attractiveness of the cities we live in is determined by a number of factors. Friendly surroundings, a sense of security, opportunities for recreation or convenient transport - each of us pays attention to slightly different issues. The latest Global Cities Index report identifies a ranking of cities with the highest quality of life. In first place we have a European city.more

The search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley has resumed after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi. Known for his TV programmes and his Just One Thing podcast on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the presenter was last seen on Wednesday.more

Never before have there been so many dollar millionaires in the world with so much wealth, according to a Capgemini report published on Wednesday. The increase in wealth was primarily due to the rise in share prices.more

The first heatwave of the year is coming over Italy, which could bring temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. The so-called African anticyclone will arrive over the centre and north today and tomorrow and will hit the south between Sunday and Monday, meteorologists explained.more

Alternative for Germany MEP Maximilian Krah is seeking to form his own faction in the European Parliament after his party was excluded from the right-wing group Identity and Democracy, writes Politico. This would be the third group on the right. The Confederation is expected to take part in the talks.more

Vladimir Putin, who talked to foreign media yesterday, said that since Ukraine uses Western weapons to attack Russian territory, the Kremlin may take "asymmetric" actions and provide similar weapons to countries that attack Western countries.more

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was the target of the failed attack on May 15 this year, announced yesterday, in the first statement after the event, that he forgives Juraj C., who shot at him. He described him as a messenger of evil and hatred unleashed by the opposition to "uncontrollable proportions."more

The drought that has been affecting Catalans for several months now has introduced a new plague - insects that pose a threat to human health, such as cockroaches, ticks and tiger mosquitoes. Experts from the Catalan Association of Environmental Health Companies (ADEPAP) warn against their presence.more

A blood alcohol test is not needed to prove that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, the Italian Supreme Court has ruled. As the judges stressed, the ‘objective’ elements and behaviour of the driver are sufficient.more

Vladimir Putin, who rules Russia, started wearing bulletproof vests during public appearances, as recommended by the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is responsible for the security of the head of state, the Moscow Times website reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin.more

"If we let Ukraine fall, we will see Poland and all these countries along the Russian border follow," warned US President Joe Biden in an interview for Time magazine. Biden assessed that Putin's goal is to restore the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. He also emphasized that for him the war in Ukraine does not have to end with Ukraine joining NATO.more

NATO is developing several "land corridors" that will allow the transfer of American troops and weapons to the front line in the event of a serious land war in Europe with Russia, the British daily "Daily Telegraph" reported.more

Even though the UK is no longer an EU member, millions of EU citizens in the country retain the right to vote in the European Parliament elections this week, the first after Brexit. While the elections officially take place between 6 and 9 June, EU citizens in the UK have already started to vote at embassies, consulates or by post. How do they feel about these elections and how many will cast themore

Two of the four more dead hostages abducted by Hamas, whose deaths were confirmed yesterday by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), are Polish citizens, according to the Foreign Ministry.more

Poles abroad may also vote by placing a ballot in a ballot box - but they must notify the relevant consul by today (4 June) at the latest. They will then be added to the electoral register in the relevant commission abroad.more

The overuse of mobile phones and social media by students is the reason for poorer results in the international PISA study, said the head of the OECD for education, Andreas Schleicher, quoted by the Swedish newspaper "Dagens Nyheter".more

China's Ministry of Public Security said on social media today that it had collected evidence and taken "strong action" against the couple, who it said were recruited by British intelligence agency MI6 to spy for the UK.more

In the months preceding the tourist season, Croatia was visited by 3.4 million tourists - 10% more than last year. more than last year. Poles turned out to be one of the most numerous guests - according to data from the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ).more

The Spanish authorities fined four low-cost airlines for unfair practices towards passengers for a total amount of over EUR 150 million. The penalized airlines include Ryanair and Easyjet.more

"Tourist, enjoy your stay in Florence and respect it" - this is the message of the campaign in the city, launched by its authorities before the summer season, when hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world will arrive there. As explained, the aim is to "sensitize guests" to the need to visit in a spirit of respect and responsibility.more

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The local council of the Italian island of Capri has raised the alarm over the phenomenon of so-called over-tourism, the consequences of which, it argues, are being borne by local residents. An example is the crowds at bus stops, besieged by tourists. Councillors are calling for a solution to the problems of everyday life on the island.more

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was transported from the hospital in Banská Bystrica to his home in Bratislava, where he remains under nursing care, the management of the medical facility where the politician spent two weeks after the attempt on his life announced today.more

Italy and Poland became the targets of pro-Russian advertisements published on Facebook before the European elections, according to the Politico website. Back in April, the portal revealed that a disinformation propaganda campaign was developing on the Meta platform.more

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in his historic New York criminal trial, becoming the first former or sitting president to be convicted of a crime as he makes a bid to return to the White House.more