Champagne start in Reims for 2028 Tour de France
The 2028 Tour de France will embark from Reims in the French champagne region, organisers ASO revealed on Monday.
'Trend will continue': Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise
The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.
What laws could Sweden's opposition block after collapse of pairing?
With the collapse of the Swedish parliament's pairing system, the opposition now has a real chance of blocking or amending the migration laws the government wants to pass before the election. Here are the three bills the Social Democrats are targeting.
Why two iconic Stockholm museums might have to close
Two beloved museums in central Stockholm are at risk of closing because the government agency which owns the land is now requiring the museums, which are also run by a government agency, to pay market rents on the space.
The final hurdle: What happened at my 'personal appearance' for Swedish citizenship
The last step before a citizenship application can be approved is the personal appearance at a Migration Agency office. The Local's Becky Waterton had her appointment last week – here's what happened.
Ikea to cut more than 800 jobs, including 300 in Sweden
Inter Ikea Group, the holding company that oversees Ikea, is cutting 850 jobs, including 300 in Sweden.
Sweden and India forge strategic partnership to double economic exchange
Sweden and India are set to double their trade and investment over the next five years, in a new strategic partnership penned during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gothenburg.
Former defence minister accuses Sweden Democrats of 'sabotaging' citizenship vote
A former Moderate Party defence minister has told The Local that opposition parties are "quite correct" to accuse the Sweden Democrats of cheating in the vote on transitional rules for citizenship at the end of April.
Scuffles in France, Italy and beyond as Swatch sale descends into chaos
The launch of limited-edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris.
Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott.
10 tips for travelling with kids in Germany
From where to stay, what to do and how to travel, Berlin-based journalist and mom Rachel Stern lays out some tested tips on going on a family holiday in and around Germany.
Swedish Migration Minister wants law to help teens already ordered to leave
Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell has said that he hopes a soon-to-be-announced "safety clause" to reduce teen deportations will help young adults who have already received a deportation order as well as those awaiting a decision.
Inside Spain: The fight to stop family-run shops from closing down
In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how the country's small neighbourhood stores are struggling to survive against the likes of Amazon, and why this matters so much for the Spanish lifestyle we all appreciate.
The best places to visit in Sweden each season throughout 2026
Spring, summer, autumn or winter – the changing seasons and geography of a country that covers as many latitudes as Sweden means that the time of the year you visit can have a huge impact on your experience.
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 official study booklet for the new test is now out. How well do you know the material?
OPINION: The French far-right have a runaway poll lead - but may yet lose the 2027 election
In the final part of his mini series on the forthcoming French presidential elections, John Lichfield looks at the chances of the Far Right. Despite their runaway lead in polling for Round One, they could yet lose in the second round of the election in 2027.
PODCAST: The €16m French chateau scam and why 2027 could be a ‘scary’ year in France?
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the possible disappearance of rent controls in France, the latest on swimming in the Seine, the €16 million French château scam and the many different ways to say 'sorry' in French.
Why you get paid MORE when you take time off in Sweden
Workers in Sweden enjoy relatively generous rights, especially when it comes to holiday. In fact, you actually get paid a bonus for not being at work.
Brückentag, Fenstertag and Zwickeltag: All the German words for longer holiday weekends
German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.
Austria vs Germany: Where is it easier to find an English-speaking job?
Whether you're considering a move or wondering what the job options are like, we look at how friendly Austria and Germany's job markets are to English speakers.
