Bibury in the English Cotswolds is frequently cited as one of the prettiest villages in Europe, often lauded for its picturesque 17th-century stone cottages, specifically along Arlington Row, and its vibrant, natural charm. Other top contenders often named for their breathtaking beauty include Hallstatt in Austria, Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, and Colmar in France.
The title of being the most beautiful village in the world is "completely a double-edged sword", the chair of Bibury Parish Council has said. The small picturesque village in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, came top of the list when Forbes Magazine unveiled the 50 most beautiful villages in the world for 2025.
Europe was a very different place in the Middle Ages, between the sixth and 15th centuries, from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. ...
The "Big Three" of Europe generally refers to France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (UK), especially in foreign policy and security, forming the informal "E3" for major diplomatic initiatives like Iran nuclear talks. Within the EU, the trio often includes France, Germany, and Italy due to their combined economic power and founding roles, though the UK was part of the grouping before Brexit, while France, Germany, Italy, and the UK are collectively called the "Big Four".
Even though many may profoundly disagree, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the global travel magazine published in New York, have voted Estonia the friendliest country in Europe.
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. A destination that needs no introduction – the Great Barrier Reef has long topped lists of the world's most beautiful places.
However, after a Swiss referendum held on 6 December 1992 rejected EEA membership by 50.3% to 49.7%, the Swiss government decided to suspend negotiations for EU membership until further notice. These did not resume and in 2016, Switzerland formally withdrew its application for EU membership.
South Africa tops our list of the friendliest nations, scoring an impressive 34.63 out of 40 on the 'agreeableness' trait of the Big 5 Personality Test.
Greeks were found to be the second-friendliest people in the world, scoring 33.71 on the test.
Brussels is the de facto capital of the European Union, as it hosts a number of principal EU institutions, including its administrative-legislative, executive-political, and legislative branches (though the judicial branch is located in Luxembourg, and the European Parliament meets for a minority of the year in ...
