Latest from Europe

Iceland volcano 'ready to erupt'

Honest German motorist returns $1.7m

Brutal gang back from the dead

Jane Shepherdson: London's style maker

Jane Shepherdson changed the way women shop and has been dubbed the most important person in fashion.

Tracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okay

Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.

Deported journalist's father thanks supporters

Wrinkly rat may hold the secret of eternal youth

Research has revealed the naked mole rat has a genome similar to that of a human.

Europe threatens 'mad' ratings agencies

The world's leading credit ratings agencies have been threatened with tighter regulation and break-up by some of Europe's most powerful politicians.

Claim austerity bill benefits Berlusconi

<i>Jim Eagles:</i> A cheap flight that was cheerful

I've just used one of the European budget airlines for the first time, and found it very good.

Greek money tap re-opens

Terabyte of data a month with UFB

Maori TV aiming to be global marae of the Cup

Don't miss: World Puppet Festival

Picturesque Charleville Mezieres will be filled will the magic of puppetry during this wonderful biennial festival.

Finland: Santa's winter wonderland in Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, is the perfect place for a full Christmas experience with snow, elves and the jolly man himself.

Tributes flow for NZer killed base-jumping

Finland: A trip to Santaland

Mary Lambie spent last Christmas lugging her three young children to Lapland to meet the "real" Mr Claus.

Ask Lonely Planet: Wander Paris streets to taste its many flavours

Advice on what to see in Paris and where to stay in France's Champagne region.