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Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
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Rightwing MEPs chant 'send them back' after controversial deportation plans are passed – video
Several lawmakers celebrated a vote in the European parliament approving plans to increase deportations of undocumented people. Ch…
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Anmeldebescheinigung: Could Austria scrap the EU citizen registration obligation?
Austria’s government has raised the possibility of scrapping one of the main bureaucratic requirements for EU citizens living in t…
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KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in July 2026
Big summer music festivals, the start of Gibraltar's Brexit deal, the end of Spain's migrant amnesty, another anti-tourism protest…
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First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
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Peak Pride season: Two weekends of parades and parties in Italy
Italy’s Pride calendar is heating up as we near International Pride Day, June 28th, with the largest Pride parade in the country h…
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Switzerland placed under extreme heat warning as temperatures spike
From Thursday lunchtime, a level 3 (out of 4) heatwave warning was in force across large parts of Switzerland, with the Basel area…
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Corruption probe into Spain's former PM expanded to his daughters
A judge investigating Spain's former prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling has expanded his p…
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Swiss parliament backs permit ban if foreign residents fail criminal records check
Lawmakers in Switzerland's upper house have passed a motion that would forbid foreign nationals from obtaining a residence permit …
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Swiss central bank holds interest rates as it eyes risk on currency
Switzerland's central bank left interest rates unchanged at zero percent on Thursday, a move widely expected by analysts, but said…
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Copenhagen lays out new rules to avoid cycle wars between locals and tourists
Authorities in Copenhagen have issued new rules and guidance for when visitors get on bikes in the capital as it emerged that eigh…
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British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.
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Swiss central bank readies for FX intervention if safe haven franc strengthens
The SNB left interest rates unchanged, as it highlighted the risk of renewed upward pressure on the Swiss franc amid ongoing uncer…
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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Poland: Arrest after Russian artist and Putin critic killed
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Lublin police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of the Russian national and critical artist…
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Summer travel rush begins at Norway's airports
Summer is always the busiest time for Norwegian airports, and this year’s big travel rush officially starts on Friday, June 19th.
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Forget X here's W: The new European social network to take on Musk
As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: …
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UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this July
From two days of air travel disruption to public transport strikes in southern cities, here's what to look out for in July 2026.
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How foreign residents overcome discrimination in Norway's rental market
Foreign residents in Norway have highlighted the challenges and discrimination they often face while flat hunting in Norway. So we…
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Stay on top of the Swedish election: How to follow The Local's coverage
With less than three months to go until the Swedish election, we’re getting ready here at The Local to deliver the most useful ele…
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Does Lyon really deserve its title as the 'French gastronomy capital’?
Lyon, in south-east France, is often referred to as the country’s ‘capital of gastronomy’ – but is it really all that? We asked fo…
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'The team needs to score, not you' - Ronaldo struggles as rivals sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesd…
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What you need to know about the new Zurich-Vienna night trains
ÖBB’s new-generation Nightjet is now running on the Vienna-Zurich route, bringing updated sleeper, couchette and seating options t…
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Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch in autumn 2026 - in pictures
Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a sp…