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Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

With the world facing a host of new uncertainties as 2016 draws to a close, there’s no better time to make a positive change in the New Year by volunteering abroad. Find out why scores of young idealists are signing up to change people’s lives for the better.

 
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Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Think you’ve just spotted a potential treasure at an online auction site? Be sure to read this before you bid.

 
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Ten things I've learned about the French (after 25 years in France)

Ten things I've learned about the French (after 25 years in France)

After a quarter of a century in France, writer Joanna Munro reckons she has figured out a thing or two about the French.

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Europe parties ring in New Year despite terror jitters

Europe parties ring in New Year despite terror jitters

Millions of people around Europe shrugged off terror jitters to ring in 2017 in style.

Becoming an expat: where to start

Becoming an expat: where to start

Making the decision to move abroad isn’t something to be taken lightly. There’s plenty of boxes to be ticked, forms to be filled out, and general planning to be done. But where do you actually start?

 
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15 incredible photos you won't believe were taken in Paris

15 incredible photos you won't believe were taken in Paris

Paris is probably the most photographed city in the world, thanks largely to the fact it's remained so photogenic over the years. You might think you've seen every possible photo of Paris but this selection of old images from the City of Light will leave you thinking "was that really in Paris?"…

French unemployment falls for third month in a row

French unemployment falls for third month in a row

Unemployment in France fell by nearly one percent in November, but it's not all good news.

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Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

After new tax rules came into force on New Year’s Day, petrol and diesel prices in Norway reached their highest level ever.

 

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Could the heart of Paris be set for a glassy makeover?

Could the heart of Paris be set for a glassy makeover?

Architects have put forward impressive plans to transform the very centre of Paris into a modern hub.

French not required? These are the languages you need to work in France

French not required? These are the languages you need to work in France

French companies are increasingly willing to employ people who don't speak French, and German-speakers are finding themselves in demand, according to new figures.

Take a closer look at François Fillon's manor in rural France

Take a closer look at François Fillon's manor in rural France

He lives in a house, a very big house in the country. Take a look at Fillon's manor.

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France's Airbus postpones delivery of A380s to Emirates

France's Airbus postpones delivery of A380s to Emirates

Airbus said Tuesday it was postponing for a year the planned delivery of 12 A380 superjumbos to Dubai's Emirates airline, without offering reasons for the delay.

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