Austria records highest number of daily Covid cases since 2020
Austria on Wednesday recorded more new Covid-19 cases than in any other 24-hour period so far in 2021.
Latest news from Europe in English
Wednesday 27th October
Austria
Switzerland
15 ways to swear like a Swiss German
Tuesday 26th October
Denmark
Denmark agrees new rules for parental leave
A cross-aisle majority of parties in the Danish parliament supports a reform to current parental leave rules, providing for 11 weeks tagged or “earmarked” leave for each parent.
Switzerland
Singapore to ease travel curbs for Switzerland
Switzerland
Which bank is best for Americans in Switzerland?
Monday 25th October
France
French drug boss arrested in Moroccan hospital
A notorious French drug baron who skipped bail in March this year has been re-arrested in a Morocco hospital where he is being treated for a serious facial wound, security sources told AFP on Monday.
Switzerland
This week in Switzerland: What you need to know
Switzerland
EXPLAINED: Why the Swiss love to stare
Sunday 24th October
Austria
How do Austria’s new plans on assisted suicide compare to others in Europe?
As Austria sets out its plan for legalising assisting suicide from 2022 in response to a court ruling, we look at how this compares to other countries' legislation on euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Saturday 23rd October
Spain
Spain promises help for volcano damage on La Palma as lava still flows
Spanish authorities have pledged to speed up delivering aid to the volcano-hit island of La Palma in the Canaries, as destruction continues over one month after eruptions began.
Friday 22nd October
Germany
Germany’s ‘real Covid fourth wave’ has started, says health expert
Germany is seeing an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections, with the 7-day incidence rising above 90 for the first time since May.
Switzerland
Ten things Geneva residents take for granted
Thursday 21st October
Italy
Italy’s ski season begins with Covid green pass rules in place
Italy’s ski slopes have begun reopening with hopes that Covid-19 passes and other health measures will be enough to prevent closures this year.
Wednesday 20th October
Spain
Where to get the cheapest fuel in Spain
Filling up your tank is getting more expensive in Spain as global fuel prices rise. Here's where you can find the cheapest fuel in Spain and other ways to save on petrol costs.
Tuesday 19th October
Spain
UK Embassy in Spain requests another extension for British driving licence validity
The British Embassy in Madrid announced on Monday it had requested another extension to the period of validity of UK licences in Spain, as the current October 31st deadline fast approaches.
Switzerland
This week in Switzerland: What you need to know
Monday 18th October
Denmark
Feriepenge: Denmark’s vacation pay rules explained
If you work for a company in Denmark, your yearly time off is likely to be provided for by the 'feriepenge' accrual system for paid annual leave.
Sunday 17th October
Spain
Spanish PM vows to ‘abolish’ prostitution
Spain's leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Sunday to "abolish" prostitution in the country, saying it "enslaves" women.
Saturday 16th October
Germany
Germany’s Merkel vows continuity on last visit to Erdogan in Turkey
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday vowed continuity in Germany's relations with Turkey that included both cooperation and criticism of Ankara as she paid her final visit to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Friday 15th October
Switzerland
How Switzerland made this African country change its name (kind of)
Constant confusion with Switzerland forced this African king to change his country's name (at least partially).
Switzerland
Why is Switzerland called Switzerland?
Switzerland
How to drink coffee like the Swiss
Thursday 14th October
Italy
Alitalia prepares to touch down for the last time
After more than seven decades in the skies, Alitalia will make its final voyage on Thursday with a late evening flight to Rome from Cagliari in Sardinia.
Wednesday 13th October
Norway
‘Cruel and brutal’: Norway’s political leaders react to Kongsberg attack
Wednesday night's bow and arrow attack in Kongsberg, which left five dead and two wounded was slammed as cruel, brutal and horrible by Norway's political leaders.
Tuesday 12th October
Norway
Will Norway have a normal ski season this winter?
While the lifts remained open, last year's ski season was heavily disrupted by Covid-19. Here's what you need to know about this year's season.
Switzerland
How much do Covid tests now cost in Switzerland?
Monday 11th October
Austria
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what's going on in Austria on Tuesday, with The Local's short roundup of today's news.
Sunday 10th October
Austria
‘Challenging task’: foreign minister to become Austrian leader after graft scandal
Austria's top diplomat Alexander Schallenberg on Sunday said an "enormously challenging task" awaited him after embattled Chancellor Sebastian Kurz named him as his successor in a spectacular leadership change in the EU member.
Saturday 9th October
Italy
Anti-vax protesters in Rome target PM’s office and trade union headquarters
Protesters including members of far-right groups attacked the headquarters of Italy’s national trade union organisation and attempted to reach the prime minister's office on Saturday evening.
Friday 8th October
Germany
‘Move into this century’: How Germany could improve its banking system
From speeding up transfers to getting rid of fees for taking out cash, here are the changes foreigners in Germany want to see to banking services.
Thursday 7th October
Germany
How to send Christmas gifts between Germany and the UK after Brexit
Christmas may seem like a long way off, but if you're planning to send parcels between the UK and Germany, it's a good idea to plan ahead. Here's how to navigate the rules of international post in the first Christmas after Brexit.
Wednesday 6th October
Denmark
What does Denmark’s new labour proposal say about foreign workers?
Proposed new rules affecting employment were announced on Wednesday following an agreement between the government and labour organisations.
