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What you need to know about all the summer rail closures in Norway
Norway's rail authority will be carrying out maintenance work on the tracks this summer. Passengers on many routes will have to tr…
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup on TV in Norway
For the first time in 28 years, the Norwegian national team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, meaning football fever will be f…
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MAPS: How many US citizens live in Italy and where?
More Americans are moving to Italy all the time, and they're now choosing more unexpected places to live beyond the major cities.
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'Faire Integration': Where foreign workers in Germany can get free workplace advice
In an exclusive interview with The Local, experts from 'Faire Integration' discuss Germany’s free and multilingual service to help…
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Taxes and wages: What's at stake in Swiss cantonal referendums on June 14th?
On June 14th, voters in Switzerland will have their say on two federal initiatives, as well as on a number of issues of regional i…
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What you need to know about Italy's 2026 summer sales
Italy's summer sales are about to start - here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts.
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Is it best to aim for permanent residency or citizenship in Austria?
Foreigners who plan on spending several years in Austria often wonder whether they should aim to become a permanent resident or Au…
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on TV in Spain
The world's biggest football tournament is gripping Spain but unfortunately getting to watch all the matches on TV is more complic…
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A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since…
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Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026
After a very popular launch in 2025, swimming in the River Seine in Paris will return this summer - here's what you need to know a…
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'Hausratversicherung': What is Germany's household contents insurance?
A fire, leak or break‑in can wipe out everything you own overnight. German 'contents insurance' is cheap, simple and widely used –…
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When do schools across Germany start summer holidays in 2026?
The summer holidays are just around the corner, with children in the states of Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland already l…
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KEY POINTS: How a new law eases permit rules for researchers and PhDs in Sweden
New rules which aim to simplify residency rules for foreign researchers and PhD students, but limit how much paid work they can do…
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What are the EES rules for residents at each Italian airport?
Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been diggi…
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Nine Danish holidays you won't find on official calendars
Everybody knows about Christmas, Easter, and Constitution Day on June 5th. But what are some Danish annual holidays you won’t find…
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Italian word of the day: 'Fila' vs 'coda'
Line up to learn what the difference is between these two.
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EXPLAINED: Who is affected by Sweden's law phasing out permanent residency
It will not affect you if you already have permanent residency and it will not affect you if you are in Sweden on a work permit. W…
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'Comfortable in my own skin': Foreigners react to public nudity in Germany
Germany is famous for its liberal approach to nudity, but for many foreigners, 'free body culture' remains a major culture shock. …
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Should I use Germany's new 'one click' tax return service from Elster?
Filing taxes in Germany can be intimidating, particularly for foreign residents, and paid tax apps have long been a help. Now tax …
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How much does it cost to raise children in Germany?
Raising a child is expensive, but in Germany parents also get supportive benefits, as well as affordable childcare and health insu…