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Public swimming pools in Italy: Where (and how) to cool off
Everything you need to know about public swimming pools in Italy, from pricing and hygiene rules to where to find the best spots.
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UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this June
From national rail and air travel strikes to local public transport walkouts, here's what to look out for in June 2026.
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How to learn to swim as an adult in Denmark
Want to take a dip in a Danish harbour bath to cool off in the heat, but you never learned to swim? Here’s where you can get lesso…
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What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to in June
From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy …
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Paris airports staff to strike on Thursday
Staff at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports have issued a strike call for Thursday in a dispute over working conditions and…
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How to watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Austria
The men’s World Cup is already under way - and while Austria have started with a win, fans watching from Austria will still face s…
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How to watch the 2026 men's football World Cup on TV in France
Not all the matches at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada will be available on free-to-air TV in France, so her…
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EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers …
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Live music: The big international artists you can see in Denmark this summer
Music fans in Denmark have a lot to look forward to this summer. Big names from the UK, the US, and elsewhere are set to perform a…
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What you need to know about all the summer rail closures in Norway
Norway's rail authority will be carrying out maintenance work on the tracks this summer. Passengers on many routes will have to tr…
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What happens if you make a mistake on your German tax return?
People in Germany have until July 31st to complete their tax return. We look at the steps you should take if you notice a mistake …
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup on TV in Norway
For the first time in 28 years, the Norwegian national team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, meaning football fever will be f…
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MAPS: How many US citizens live in Italy and where?
More Americans are moving to Italy all the time, and they're now choosing more unexpected places to live beyond the major cities.
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'Faire Integration': Where foreign workers in Germany can get free workplace advice
In an exclusive interview with The Local, experts from 'Faire Integration' discuss Germany’s free and multilingual service to help…
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Taxes and wages: What's at stake in Swiss cantonal referendums on June 14th?
On June 14th, voters in Switzerland will have their say on two federal initiatives, as well as on a number of issues of regional i…
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What you need to know about Italy's 2026 summer sales
Italy's summer sales are about to start - here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts.
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Is it best to aim for permanent residency or citizenship in Austria?
Foreigners who plan on spending several years in Austria often wonder whether they should aim to become a permanent resident or Au…
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How to watch the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on TV in Spain
The world's biggest football tournament is gripping Spain but unfortunately getting to watch all the matches on TV is more complic…
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A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since…
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QUIZ: Can you pass The Local's mock Swedish citizenship test?
Proof of knowledge of basic Swedish civics, history, geography, and culture will now be required to obtain Swedish citizenship. An…
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Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026
After a very popular launch in 2025, swimming in the River Seine in Paris will return this summer - here's what you need to know a…
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'Hausratversicherung': What is Germany's household contents insurance?
A fire, leak or break‑in can wipe out everything you own overnight. German 'contents insurance' is cheap, simple and widely used –…
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When do schools across Germany start summer holidays in 2026?
The summer holidays are just around the corner, with children in the states of Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland already l…
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How a Google Maps update exposes altered business ratings in Germany
In Germany relying solely on high customer ratings can be a risky move, but a recent Google Maps update reveals if a local busines…