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Long delays at UK port for travellers headed to France
TRAVEL NEWS

Long delays at UK port for travellers headed to France

Singapore, Silicon Valley, Stockholm: Learn to grow by going global
PARTNER CONTENT

Singapore, Silicon Valley, Stockholm: Learn to grow by going global

Travel alerts: What do ‘risk’ warnings about France really mean?
TRAVEL NEWS

Travel alerts: What do 'risk' warnings about France really mean?

You've probably seen a 'risk' warning about travel to France during one of the country's not infrequent periods of strikes or protests - but what do these warnings actually mean? The Local asked a professional risk and crisis management adviser how seriously we should take travel alerts.

‘It’s a part of our identity’: How Sweden became a green industry pioneer
ENVIRONMENT

‘It’s a part of our identity’: How Sweden became a green industry pioneer

ANALYSIS: Why four in five Swedes off sick with stress are women
HEALTH

ANALYSIS: Why four in five Swedes off sick with stress are women

STOCKHOLM

10 hacks that make life in Stockholm much easier

10 hacks that make life in Stockholm much easier
US Ambassador: ‘I’m always impressed by just how engaged and candid Swedes are’
THE AMBASSADORS

US Ambassador: ‘I’m always impressed by just how engaged and candid Swedes are’

Germany lifts veto to make way for EU fossil fuel car ban
CLIMATE CRISIS

Germany lifts veto to make way for EU fossil fuel car ban

Swedish shoppers head to Norway for cheaper groceries
COST OF LIVING

Swedish shoppers head to Norway for cheaper groceries

The real-world IB programme for teens in Sweden
PARTNER CONTENT

The real-world IB programme for teens in Sweden

Unrest in France prompts postponement of King Charles III visit
STRIKES

Unrest in France prompts postponement of King Charles III visit

OPINION: Despite pension reform passing, Macron faces four years as a ‘blocked’ president
JOHN LICHFIELD

OPINION: Despite pension reform passing, Macron faces four years as a ‘blocked’ president

Maximize your US tax refund abroad
PARTNER CONTENT

Maximize your US tax refund abroad

German unions call major nationwide transport strike for Monday
STRIKES

German unions call major nationwide transport strike for Monday

Starbucks set to open first coffee shop in central Rome
ROME

Starbucks set to open first coffee shop in central Rome

Whatever happened to the EU plan to ditch the changing of the clocks?
EU

Whatever happened to the EU plan to ditch the changing of the clocks?

Why Swedish teens are allowed to drive cars without a licence
DRIVING

Why Swedish teens are allowed to drive cars without a licence

PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS

How to become a volunteer at the Paris 2024 Games

How to become a volunteer at the Paris 2024 Games
Reader question: Do I need an international permit to drive in Austria?
DRIVING

Reader question: Do I need an international permit to drive in Austria?

If you're visiting Austria and plan to drive during your trip - or if you recently moved to the country, will an international driving permit be necessary? Here's a look at the rules.

Germany ranked ‘most difficult country’ for foreign residents to get started
MOVING TO GERMANY

Germany ranked ‘most difficult country’ for foreign residents to get started

Norwegian government bans ministers and officials from using TikTok
POLITICS

Norwegian government bans ministers and officials from using TikTok

Why Swedish mums are having children later in life
FAMILY

Why Swedish mums are having children later in life

Generous parental leave ‘protects your mental health’  
PARTNER CONTENT

Generous parental leave ‘protects your mental health’  

Two Swedish skiers found dead after avalanche in Italy
ITALIAN ALPS

Two Swedish skiers found dead after avalanche in Italy

Sweden’s green transition head warns of ‘increasing risk’ from sceptics
ENVIRONMENT

Sweden’s green transition head warns of ‘increasing risk’ from sceptics

Virtual phone numbers make living abroad easier
PARTNER CONTENT

Virtual phone numbers make living abroad easier

Italy orders retrial for Americans convicted of killing police officer
CRIME

Italy orders retrial for Americans convicted of killing police officer

Reader tips: How to reduce your climate impact as an international resident
CLIMATE CRISIS

Reader tips: How to reduce your climate impact as an international resident

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes
STRIKES

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

Brits in Europe won right to vote for life in UK but questions remain
BRITS IN EUROPE

Brits in Europe won right to vote for life in UK but questions remain

Public support in Europe for leaving EU collapses since Brexit, new survey shows
EUROPEAN UNION

Public support in Europe for leaving EU collapses since Brexit, new survey shows

Hop, skip or jump into a British Easter
PARTNER CONTENT

Hop, skip or jump into a British Easter

Longer days, blooming flowers, newborn animals in the fields: it can only mean Easter is close! This is one of the most important times of the year for millions of families to spend quality time together – with a few delicious British treats to enjoy.

Brexit: Brits in EU feel European and don’t want to return home
BREXIT

Brexit: Brits in EU feel European and don’t want to return home

Five key steps for setting up your life in Sweden
PARTNER CONTENT

Five key steps for setting up your life in Sweden

BREXIT

REVEALED: More than 2,800 Brits ordered to leave European countries since Brexit

REVEALED: More than 2,800 Brits ordered to leave European countries since Brexit
Britons in Europe: How have you been affected by the drop in the value of the pound?
MONEY

Britons in Europe: How have you been affected by the drop in the value of the pound?

How do other EU countries’ post-Brexit residence permits compare to Denmark?
BREXIT

How do other EU countries’ post-Brexit residence permits compare to Denmark?

Why do creative international women thrive in Stockholm?
PARTNER CONTENT

Why do creative international women thrive in Stockholm?

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