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Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget airline, looks set to follow other low-cost carriers into Russian airspace by launching flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg early next year.

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Lincoln, England: Young Christmas market boasts plenty of Old-World charm

The Christmas market in Lincoln, England, marks its 30th birthday this year, a mere child in comparison with some of the centuries-old markets held elsewhere in Europe. But this youngster is every bit as enchanting, magical and merry as the ages-old events.
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Warming up to Iceland

Iceland is trendy these days. Its powerful loneliness and mighty features can be ideal for exotic film locations — so parts of "Game of Thrones," "Batman Begins," "Prometheus," and the 2014 version of "Noah" were filmed here.
Paprika: A primer on Hungary's spicy obsession

It's as red as blood and, for the traditional Hungarian chef, no less essential for a healthy life.
Cemetery cafés gain popularity in Berlin

Graveyards may not seem the ideal location for afternoon tea, but there is a trend towards opening cafes inside cemetery walls in Berlin and other cities.
Eight must-see Budapest buildings

The eight landmark buildings below give you a feel for both Pest and Buda -- originally separate cities, divided by the river, but united about 150 years ago to form the modern metropolis.
Amsterdam enlists alcoholic street cleaners
Berlin bans tourist apartments
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Back-country Balkans: Skiing offers a great way to explore this less-traveled area of Europe
Italy's Amalfi Coast - touristy but ever-stunning
Berlin: Relic of famous wall stands as a monument to freedom
‘Poshtels’: English hostels offer more privacy, perks
Ypres: Belgium begins years of events to mark help from many nations in WWI
Spain turning back the clock on siestas
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Venice: Ancient city of canals houses heiress’s collection of modern art

This ancient city hosts a vibrant contemporary art scene — and one of Europe’s premier museums of modern art of the first half of the 20th century, collected by a canny American heiress.
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Frankfurt, Germany: Kleinmarkthalle is a dangerously tempting culinary voyage
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