Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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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…
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French Word of the Day: Clochardisation
You might already know the French word clochard...
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French Grammar Tip: How to pronounce the Gs
If you hesitate over how to pronounce the G in French words - with a hard or soft sound - then we have great news for you. This is…
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Danish government gives 2,300 kroner average tax break to commuters
Denmark's government has announced plans to increase the commuter tax deduction (befordringsfradrag) for the rest of the year to l…
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Swiss to vote on stricter rules for conscientious objection
The Swiss will vote Sunday on imposing stricter rules for claiming conscientious objection to military service, as the war in Ukra…
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Hungary makes major deal with Ukraine, its former enemy
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar announced an agreement with Kyiv about rights for a Hungarian minority in Ukraine. It paves the wa…
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'A wake up call': Switzerland pays price for not preparing for population growth
The far-right’s ‘No to 10 million’ initiative, to be voted on in Sunday's referendum, is the result of the Swiss government’s fail…
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Which Spanish work visas are Americans successfully applying for?
Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the wor…
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Man shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona, 400 patients in Málaga given false positives in colon cancer screening, Huelva wildf…
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
New government to give tax break to commuters, signs of cooling in Copenhagen property market, and other news from Denmark on Thur…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedish party leaders face off over asylum policy and climate investments, Swedish bars gear up for World Cup nights as licensing …
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge Business liv…
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French star Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault
Singer and actor has denied all charges after more than 20 women made allegations against him dating back to 1990s The French sing…
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Federal Court rules in favour of a minimum wage for two Zurich municipalities; Basel-City is first to have more foreigners and you…
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UK writer Julian Barnes wins top Spanish literature prize
Veteran British author Julian Barnes was on Wednesday named the winner of Spain's top literature prize for decades of work that "o…