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Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services
Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans. It is the second major …
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David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit
Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendum David Cameron offer…
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'Are you ready to be German?': A first-hand account of the final interview for citizenship
The last step before a citizenship application can be approved is a personal appearance at the foreigner’s office. With a German p…
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'Don't do it for a visa': Five lessons learned from marriage and divorce in Austria
What's it like to get married and divorced in Austria? We spoke to a Brazilian-born Austrian citizen about what she learned from g…
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How to watch the 2026 football World Cup from Germany
Whether you're supporting your home team, Deutschland or you're simply along for the ride, here's how you can catch the action fro…
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Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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How and when to watch 2026 World Cup football matches on Italian TV
Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other fans, here’s how you can catch Wor…
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‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs
Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable From blacklists for UK passp…
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Fee hikes and no umbrellas: New rules impacting tourists in Italy this summer
From increasing monument entry fees to limits on group tours, these are the new and expanded tourism restrictions you need to know…
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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
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Where to watch outdoor cinema in Italy this summer
From this week, the season for outdoor cinema screenings in Italy gets into full swing.
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How new parents in France can now take an extra two months' leave
From July 1st 2026, new rules on parental leave come into effect in France. This is what it means for new parents.
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The hardest part of moving to Sweden? Suddenly not understanding my own child
When I moved to Umeå with my Swedish husband, our two-year-old understood Swedish but spoke only in English. After a month of pres…
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Have you faced discrimination while flat hunting in Norway?
Whether you just arrived in Norway or have lived here for years, we want to hear about your experience searching for a new home. W…
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Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce.
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Five summer holiday destinations in Germany you can reach by train
With the rising cost of petrol and flight tickets, many people in Germany are opting to travel by train for a summer 'staycation'.…
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UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this June
From national rail and air travel strikes to local public transport walkouts, here's what to look out for in June 2026.
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How to learn to swim as an adult in Denmark
Want to take a dip in a Danish harbour bath to cool off in the heat, but you never learned to swim? Here’s where you can get lesso…
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What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to in June
From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy …
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Paris airports staff to strike on Thursday
Staff at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports have issued a strike call for Thursday in a dispute over working conditions and…
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How to watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Austria
The men’s World Cup is already under way - and while Austria have started with a win, fans watching from Austria will still face s…
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How to watch the 2026 men's football World Cup on TV in France
Not all the matches at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada will be available on free-to-air TV in France, so her…
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EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers …
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Live music: The big international artists you can see in Denmark this summer
Music fans in Denmark have a lot to look forward to this summer. Big names from the UK, the US, and elsewhere are set to perform a…