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US government almost doubles price of ESTA visa waiver
Europeans, including Britons, can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.
KEY DATES: The strikes planned in France in September and October 2025
After hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France in September, here is the calendar of planned strikes and protests for the rest of autumn.
Mythbuster: Has the EU really banned gel manicures?
New rules on the products used in nail salons came into effect across the EU on September 1st - here's what that means for manicure fans in Europe.
South-west France airport unveils new public transport connection plans
As the city of Toulouse embarks on large-scale transportation renovations, one big change will be the accessibility to the airport from the city centre.
PODCAST: What that 'slap' says about the Macrons and French farmers fight the future
From that viral video of the French president and his wife to protests by French farmers and taxi drivers and how some of France's most popular museums want to charge non-EU foreigners extra, the Talking France podcast looks at all the latest news and talking points from France.
Which airlines are the worst for delays and cancellations in Europe in 2025?
The flight compensation company Flightright has published its latest statistics for flight disruption at European airports, looking at the worst-hit airlines so far in 2025.
Americans in Europe: Bill that could restrict voting from abroad passes House
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe.
What Trump's voting executive order means for Americans in Europe
US President Donald Trump signed his latest executive order on Tuesday, which aims to tighten requirements to register to vote. Here's how it affects the voting rights of Americans in Europe.
Paris to Marseille from €27: Trenitalia opens summer train ticket sale
The Italian rail company, Trenitalia, has launched ticket sales for summer-time journeys on the French rail network, as they expand their footprint in France. Here's how to buy tickets and the routes included.
Explained: Is Paris really banning key boxes for holiday rentals?
The city of Paris has issued a decree to try and crack down on holiday rentals with restrictions on key boxes - often used by owners seasonal holiday rentals. Here's how this will affect tourists and homeowners.
Driving in France: 30 towns impose new low-emission zones
From January 2025, dozens more towns in France will become low-emission zones, while some cities are tightening their rules on vehicle emissions. Here are the changes in store.
PODCAST: How long will new French PM last and what to expect in France this Christmas
The Talking France podcast is back with a new episode. This week we're introducing you to France's new prime minister, plus we'll explain what to expect from Christmas in France this year, and why foreigners are struggling with a certain French admin site.
Will Donald Trump really ease the tax problems of Americans in Europe?
The US policy of citizenship-based taxation has long been a bugbear of Americans living overseas, but could Donald Trump's pre-election promise to "end double taxation" mean a change is possible for Americans in Europe?
In Pictures: Unprecedented floods leave swathes of France under water
Several parts of central and southern France were still under water on Friday morning, after intense rainfall flooded towns and motorways. The floods were described as the worst ever seen in certain parts of the country.
LATEST: All the new flights to and from France this autumn
Despite some travel changes ahead, people in France have plenty of new flight routes that might interest them this autumn whether it's to get home or to get away. Here is The Local's listing.
Why climbing Mont Blanc is becoming more and more dangerous
There have been several fatal incidents on the slopes of Mont Blanc during the summer of 2024 - a sign that the dangers facing the hundreds of mountaineers who attempt to climb the peak each year are increasing as the climate crisis worsens.
Thousands of Brits still move to France despite post-Brexit hurdles
Moving to France has become a lot more complicated for Brits since Brexit, but latest French immigration data shows that thousands of them still move here.
French elections: What Macron plans to do if his party wins a majority
France's prime minister Gabriel Attal laid out the policy goals of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party Renaissance on Thursday. Here are some of the key proposals.
ANALYSIS: How serious is Russian interference and disinformation in France?
Prior to the 2024 Olympic Games, French President Emmanuel Macron said he had 'no doubt' the country had been targeted by Russian disinformation campaigns. The Local looks at the severity of Russian interference in France.
Ryanair cancels 300 flights set to fly over France due to strike
The budget airline Ryanair announced on Wednesday that it had been forced to cancel more than 300 flights set to fly over French airspace on Thursday, due to strike action by air traffic controllers that was cancelled at the last-minute.
French air traffic control strike will have 'huge impact', travellers warned
With unions expecting large-scale strike participation, 60 percent of flights in and out of France are set to be cancelled as air traffic controllers call a strike to protest against proposed changes to their navigation system.
How Americans in Europe can vote in the US primary elections
As primary elections hot up across the United States, here's everything Americans in Europe need to know about voting from overseas.
Four reasons Macron's new government has caused uproar in France
After a long awaited reshuffle, President Emmanuel Macron's new slimmed-down French government has been revealed. But there has been some backlash against his choices.