French mayor introduces order of 'silence in the street'
French mayor introduces order of 'silence in the street'
The mayor of a small French town suffering from an influx of tourists to its famous Christmas market has decided to introduce an order of silence in the street, after noise complaints from locals.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
French mayor introduces order of 'silence in the street'
Spain scrambles to limit damage from African swine fever
Spain scrambles to limit damage from African swine fever
Spain was scrambling on Saturday to limit the economic impact from an outbreak of African swine fever, a day after announcing its first cases in three decades in the Catalonia region.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Spain scrambles to limit damage from African swine fever
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
Inside France: Military service, custard pies and the golden age of train travel
Inside France: Military service, custard pies and the golden age of train travel
From the return of national service in France to the comedy staple of throwing custard pies at politicians, via the French relaunch of the Orient Express, Inside France is our weekly newsletter looking at the news and talking points from France.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Inside France: Military service, custard pies and the golden age of train travel
European air travel disrupted over Airbus software switch
European air travel disrupted over Airbus software switch
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
European air travel disrupted over Airbus software switch
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
PODCAST: France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
PODCAST: France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
The Talking France podcast is back and picking through the recent war-like rhetoric heard in France, as well as the crisis for the French wine industry, possible changes to the school day and and early look at next year's crucial elections.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
PODCAST: France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
What’s a good salary in Germany in 2026?
What’s a good salary in Germany in 2026?
If you’re eyeing a career move to Germany or already living here as a foreign resident, 2026 is shaping up to be an intriguing and largely positive year for salaries.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What’s a good salary in Germany in 2026?
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
Italy drops to bottom of EU ranking for English language skills
Italy drops to bottom of EU ranking for English language skills
The average level of English-language proficiency in Italy has fallen significantly in a new ranking, dropping 13 places to become the lowest in Europe.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Italy drops to bottom of EU ranking for English language skills
Where in Germany you'll pay hotel tax and why you won't in Bavaria
Where in Germany you'll pay hotel tax and why you won't in Bavaria
In most German states visitors can expect to pay a local tax for overnight stays at hotels. But a recent court ruling in Bavaria confirmed that hotel taxes may not be collected in the southern 'Free State'.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Where in Germany you'll pay hotel tax and why you won't in Bavaria
OPINION: The French far-right will do badly in local elections, it doesn't mean they can't win in 2027
OPINION: The French far-right will do badly in local elections, it doesn't mean they can't win in 2027
The race is hotting up for next year's local elections, which the parties are fighting with one eye on the presidential poll in 2027. But John Lichfield warns against trying to read too much into the votes for local mayors in 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
OPINION: The French far-right will do badly in local elections, it doesn't mean they can't win in 2027
'Lantern walks and baking': How do foreigners celebrate the winter holidays in Germany?
'Lantern walks and baking': How do foreigners celebrate the winter holidays in Germany?
The festive period in Germany offers tradition, excitement and occasional chaos. So how do the country's foreign residents celebrate, and what do they really think about the highs and lows of the season?
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November 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
'Lantern walks and baking': How do foreigners celebrate the winter holidays in Germany?
Why do people in Germany take so many sick days?
Why do people in Germany take so many sick days?
Germans take more sick leave than most of their European neighbours. As businesses grapple with the economic strain of absences, we explore the different reasons behind Germany's high rate of sick days.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Why do people in Germany take so many sick days?
'Discriminatory': How German visa applicants from poorer countries face longer waits
'Discriminatory': How German visa applicants from poorer countries face longer waits
A new study has revealed stark inequalities in how long people from different countries must wait for visa appointments at German embassies and consulates – a problem with potentially serious consequences for individuals and for Germany itself.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
'Discriminatory': How German visa applicants from poorer countries face longer waits
What's considered a good salary in Copenhagen in 2025?
What's considered a good salary in Copenhagen in 2025?
Copenhagen is home to some of Denmark’s best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. We take a closer look at what’s considered a good wage in the capital.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What's considered a good salary in Copenhagen in 2025?
How will Italy's strikes affect travel on Thursday and Friday?
How will Italy's strikes affect travel on Thursday and Friday?
A 24-hour general strike starting on Thursday evening is set to impact rail, flights, and public transport services across Italy.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
How will Italy's strikes affect travel on Thursday and Friday?
French politician proposes 'lottery' for compulsory military service for immigrants
French politician proposes 'lottery' for compulsory military service for immigrants
Louis Sarkozy - son of the ex president and a candidate in next year's elections - has unveiled a plan to create a lottery to force new arrivals in France to do military service.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
French politician proposes 'lottery' for compulsory military service for immigrants
How does Germany decide if I'm a tax resident in the country?
How does Germany decide if I'm a tax resident in the country?
If you're a remote worker or split time between your home country and Germany, you may be wondering which tax office you should be paying.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
How does Germany decide if I'm a tax resident in the country?
Why is Murcia the butt of all the jokes in Spain?
Why is Murcia the butt of all the jokes in Spain?
People from Spain's south eastern region of Murcia, where tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz hails from, often take a lot of flack from other Spaniards, to the point where the long-running joke is that 'Murcia doesn't exist'.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Why is Murcia the butt of all the jokes in Spain?
REVEALED: Deutsche Bahn's long-distance travel changes for the winter
REVEALED: Deutsche Bahn's long-distance travel changes for the winter
Deutsche Bahn recently announced its new winter timetable, which will bring new high-speed services and more direct international connections starting from December 14th. Book your holiday trips now to get cheaper rail tickets.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:07 AM
REVEALED: Deutsche Bahn's long-distance travel changes for the winter
How Europe's centrist governments can respond to the anti-immigration surge
How Europe's centrist governments can respond to the anti-immigration surge
After the UK government recently unveiled immigration plans inspired by another centre-left government in Copenhagen, The Local looks to Spain and considers how the hardline Danish model isn't the only way to respond to Europe's surge in anti-immigration sentiment.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
How Europe's centrist governments can respond to the anti-immigration surge
EXPLAINED: What the approval of the EU Talent Pool means in practice
EXPLAINED: What the approval of the EU Talent Pool means in practice
One further step was made this week towards the launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’, the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
EXPLAINED: What the approval of the EU Talent Pool means in practice
Spanish fascists march in Madrid after Franco death anniversary
Spanish fascists march in Madrid after Franco death anniversary
Hundreds of Spanish fascists marched through Madrid on Friday, a day after the country marked the 50th anniversary of divisive right-wing former dictator Francisco Franco's death.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Spanish fascists march in Madrid after Franco death anniversary