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Swedish bars gear up for World Cup nights as licensing rules ease
More than 400 pubs and restaurants have applied for extended opening hours during the 2026 men's football World Cup, which is bein…
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German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland's growing importance as a partner - and some even held it up as a "model" to follow.
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Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners
Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire risk Lawyers for victims of…
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What you need to do if you come face to face with an elk in Norway
Wildlife encounters are very common across Norway. Whether you are in the forest, on the road, or even in your own garden, being p…
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The free services and benefits new Vienna residents should know about
Moving to Vienna can get expensive quickly. Deposits, furniture, German classes, transport, paperwork and the first confusing week…
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Do you need to earn more than €90,000 to be happy in Germany?
How much money do you need to be ‘happy’ in Germany in 2026? New data has put a figure on it.
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Why drivers in Frankfurt need to be careful where they park
The city of Frankfurt am Main is expanding the use of traffic cameras installed on buses to catch vehicles parked illegally and is…
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Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrant boat survivors
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing t…
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Elk put down after wandering into central Oslo
Police said Thursday that an elk that had wandered into downtown Oslo, drawing curious crowds, had been shot and killed.
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Pope casts flowers in sea in tribute to drowned migrants during Canary Islands visit
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday visited Spain's Canary Islands, the once-notorious centre of the European migration debate, where he thre…
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Sardinian beach brings in umbrella ban and €10 fee to limit crowds
A beach in south-east Sardinia this week banned most visitors from putting up a sun umbrella or tent, in the most striking example…
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The Local Spain attends Pope's historic mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
The Local Spain's reporter and long-term Barcelona resident Esme Fox reports from the Sagrada Familia as Pope Leo XIV blesses its …
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Nationwide protests over French préfecture delays
Campaigners gathered outside préfectures across France protesting about growing administrative obstacles - including long waits fo…
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Wildfire risk rises across France: Which départements are on alert?
The early heatwave has increased concerns over forest fires for the summer, with several areas already placed on alert.
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Germany's fuel discount will not be extended beyond end of June
A tax cut on fuels has spared drivers in Germany from sky-high costs since the start of May, but the federally subsidised 'discoun…
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Zurich and Wintertur's minimum wages get green light from top court
Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled in favour of allowing Zurich and Wintertur to set a minimum wage after years of legal wrangl…
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183 day rule: How France calculates tax residency
You might have heard of the '183 day rule' when it comes to taxes, but in fact in France tax residency is more than just a number.
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Poland prepares to stand its ground with massive new civil defence programme
As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival…
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Yamal's first World Cup: The meteoric rise of Spain's teen sensation
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be…
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FBAR: What Americans in Italy need to know about declaring bank accounts
Americans in Italy usually need to file two sets of tax declarations – one in the US, one in Italy – and may also have to declare …
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Spain's Valencia Port introduces EES border system
Following the rollout in Spanish airports, the Port of Valencia has now implemented new biometric border checks in line with new S…
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French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
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Deutsche Bahn releases thousands of €15 tickets for Berlin-Hamburg trips
After almost a year of disruptive renovation works, long-distance trains between Berlin and Hamburg will finally run again on Sund…
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Swedish government drops prison for 13-year-olds after collapse of pairing system
Sweden's government has said it will scrap a proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility to 13 after the collapse of the…