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German word of the day: Abklatsch
Did you know that Germans have a knack for summing up… let’s say cultural snobbery in a single word? Whether you’re reviewing a fi…
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If the UK wants to rejoin the European Union, it first needs to understand it | Timothy Garton Ash
A full return will require a marathon of democratic persuasion, on the continent as much as in Britain. For one side holds most of…
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German cities could see rail links cut as competitor enters market, union warns
Passengers in several German cities could lose direct long-distance rail connections if competition on the country's busiest train…
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Summer holidays and rushed bills: What changes in Denmark in July 2026
Summer holidays begin, Copenhagen jazz, and government fast tracks commuter tax break and property valuation bills. Here's what ch…
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Chickens, gyms, and back-scratching: the many scandals of Sweden's PM
Opposition leader Magdalena Andersson has chosen her sound bite for the election season: a 'korrupt Kristersson kultur'. But is th…
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What happens if the deadline for your Austrian admin is on a weekend or holiday?
Austrian bureaucracy is stressful enough without discovering that your residence card, AMS deadline or official filing date expire…
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German Word of the Day: der Anpfiff
With football on TV, in group chats and on screens in pubs and bars, one German word becomes especially useful: der Anpfiff.
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The Local France's reader photos of the week
Every week, The Local invites readers to submit their pictures to our photo competition, to bring our audience together from all p…
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Spanish footballer Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily…
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What Americans in Spain need to know about declaring foreign bank accounts
Americans in Spain typically need to file two sets of tax declarations – one in the US and one in Spain. They may also have to dec…
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Video captures wolves attacking bison in Poland for first time
Poland is home to the world's largest population of European bison, while wolf numbers have also been increasing.
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Spanish police conclude initials 'P.S.' in diary of former party member refer to PM Pedro Sánchez
A Civil Guard report identifies the initials "P.S." with the prime minister and names Santos Cerdán as the driving force behind ef…
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US businessman detained in Myanmar over alleged Chamber of Commerce fraud
A former US Marine and ex-AmCham Myanmar president was detained at Yangon airport Thursday after the chamber uncovered $300,000 in…
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Delays to UK's Houses of Parliament renovation could add £420 million to bill
Plans to restore the Victorian neo-Gothic edifice, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Westminster Abbey, stre…
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Swedish army consultant on trial for spying for Russia in 'unique' case
A 34-year-old former consultant for the Swedish military is on trial, accused of trying to pass classified information to Russia's…
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Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?
FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer group…
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Settler products from occupied Palestine sold to Europe as Israeli, investigation finds
Shipments deliberately mislabelled to bolster settler economy, says non-profit Global Echo Israeli exporters to Europe regularly h…
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The Latest: G7 leaders likely to discuss Iran and Ukraine at summit in France
World leaders are gathering in a French spa town for a Group of Seven summit
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Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
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Denmark to bask in 30C on weekend in early summer heat wave
Parts of Denmark are expected to enjoy temperatures as high as 30C from this weekend, with the warm weather expected to continue u…
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The world’s most beautiful airports 2026 list has been revealed – and only one is in Europe
Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026.
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IN PHOTOS: Florence's Giotto frescoes restored to glory after renovation
Giotto's Santa Croce frescoes are receiving the final touches of a four-year restoration in Florence, with scaffolding poised to b…
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What to know about the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know.
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Explained: The law on smoke alarms in French homes
They're recommended the world over as a simple and cheap safety measure - but what does French law say about the installation of s…