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French airline staff file month-long strike notice
After postponing their strike due to the wildfires in south-west France, three unions representing cabin crew have filed a strike notice running from Friday, August 7th, until Wednesday, September 2nd, in a dispute over working conditions.
Explained: What Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain means for travellers
Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.
Should you cancel your French holiday due to wildfires?
Headlines in France in recent days have been dominated by a series of huge wildfires, with thousands of hectares burned, homes evacuated and others left without power. So is it still safe - and advisable - to holiday here?
Your key questions answered about the Schengen area's 90-day rule
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
France to 'step up controls' at Spanish border
France will tighten its borders with Spain, the country's interior minister said on Friday, after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's north African Ceuta enclave.
LATEST: 'Calmer night' but Bordeaux wildfires still burning
Firefighters battling the giant wildfires in south-west France have reported a 'calmer night', but Wednesday brings a return of scorching temperatures to the region.
Swedish bucket list: Seven train trips you should try this summer
Planning a train trip in Sweden this summer but don't know where to start? Here are our top picks for railway travel across Sweden.
An essential guide to travelling through Copenhagen Airport with kids
Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen Airport with your kids in tow.
Deutsche Bahn plans alcohol ban at every train station in Germany
In an effort to improve safety for train travellers and railway staff, Germany's national railway operator says it will enforce a blanket alcohol ban at all of its stations.
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
Why has travelling to the UK become so difficult for British dual nationals?
Our contributor, Emma Pouncey, tells us about her struggles of dealing with British passport bureaucracy and the logistical nightmare associated with being a dual national, which affects Brits with citizenship of any other European country.
EES passport checks caused 'no major congestion' in France, says government
The EU's new EES biometric passport checks have been the subject of controversy and complaints about travel delays, but France's Interior Ministry says they 'protect European citizens on a daily basis', adding that France was taking a 'pragmatic' approach to the rollout.
UK-France travel: The latest on EES at Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover
The rollout of Europe's EES biometric border system is supposed to be fully implemented, but for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar the situation is slightly different.
Factcheck: Is it really illegal to put on make-up on a French train?
A video has gone viral in France claiming that putting on make-up or nail polish while on either a French train or the Paris Metro can now land you a fine of €60 - there's just one small problem . . .
LATEST: EES passport checks will not be fully implemented at Dover and Eurotunnel this summer
As European ports and airports struggle to cope with the full rollout of the EU's new biometric passport checks, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed to The Local that full checks will not be rolled out until the end of the peak summer period.
Is the era of €10 flights over for Germany?
Not too long ago even last minute travellers could find cheap flights from Germany to much of Europe, but with fuel costs up and budget airlines shifting flights out of the country, low cost air travel is increasingly hard to find.
Which European countries are already using the EES pre-registration app?
The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it?
EU set to delay roll out of €20 ETIAS travel authorisation scheme until 2027
The EU is expected to delay the launch of its travel authorisation scheme known as ETIAS until 2027 because of problems and delays with the rollout of the biometric EES border checks this year, according to reports.
Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The European Commission is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
MEPs in the European Parliament have given the green light to a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily?
Ten Swedish phrases you only hear in summer
Summer always leaves foreigners baffled by Swedes' unique seasonal habits. Here's The Local's guide to navigating small talk when the sun comes out.
'Lot of work' needed to resolve Europe's border travel woes, EU chief admits
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday there was "still quite a lot of work to do" to resolve issues with a new border check system blamed for severely disrupting European air travel.
UK-France travel: Port of Dover warns of 'repeated severe congestion' this summer
The boss of the UK Port of Dover has warned of 'cars spilling out of the port for miles' this summer, due to delays over the busy summer travel period linked to the EU's new EES passport checks.