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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:19
Many point to owning a home as a wise investment. However, how does the cost of being a homeowner in Norway compare to being a tenant? -
Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:18
Norway boasts distinct names for its inhabitants based on their native regions and cities. From the Arctic north to the southern coastline, many parts of the nation have their own monikers. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:14
From knowing your Italian cheeses to using the correct Italian greeting for every situation, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:12
If you're taking the German citizenship test, you'll be hit with a random selection of questions on anything from former German chancellors to returning a faulty TV. Here are some of the questions I faced - and some tips for preparing for the unexpected. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:12
Depending on the German state you live in, you may be entitled to extra time off work - provided you use that time for further training and education. We break it down for you. 
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partager lire conserver Trust distrust, diesel bans and pool taxes: 6 essential articles for life in FranceSunday 24 September 2023 - 08:11
In this week’s round-up of must-reads from The Local, we examine the mysteries of the ‘viager’ property purchase, why French tax authorities don’t like trusts, what Britons heading back home permanently need to know, the crackdown on diesel cars and the actual number of seasons in France. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:10
As France once again introduces new rules on hunting safety - including €1,500 fines for drunk hunters - we look at the issue of fatal and near-fatal accidents caused by 'la chasse', and speak to one woman who lost her partner to a French hunter's bullet. 
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partager lire conserver OPINION: France's desperate fuel price plan is a sign of tough budget choices aheadSunday 24 September 2023 - 08:10
A plan to allow retailers to sell petrol and diesel at a loss is an indication of the tough choices that finance minister Bruno Le Maire must make as he prepares France's 2024 budget, writes John Lichfield. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:09
It's the season when the horrible bugs strike and have us all spluttering into a tissue, so here's the vocab you need to deal with coughs, colds and flu in Sweden. 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:09
Many people are feeling the financial squeeze in Sweden, with high inflation, high interest rates and a high cost of living. How will the Swedish government's new budget affect your finances for the coming year? 
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Sunday 24 September 2023 - 08:07
In this week's essential articles, we look at topics including how the new budget could affect you, our readers' tips for finding a cheap first-hand rental, and who's who in Swedish politics, as well as a long read on the Swedish wine industry from our archives. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 16:32
Autumn has officially begun and is forecast to bring with it cooler temperatures across most parts of Italy - at least, for now. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 15:27
Summer is over and autumn has officially begun, when Italy really comes into its own. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 14:56
Acclaimed French rapper MHD was on Saturday awaiting with eight co-accused a verdict in the trial over the murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 14:31
Notorious Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, captured in January after three decades on the run, is in a coma in hospital and no longer being fed, media reports said Saturday. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 14:14
A landslide tore apart a stretch of motorway in Sweden on Saturday, injuring three people, police and emergency services said. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 11:59
Giorgio Napolitano, the first person to be elected as president of Italy twice, has died at the age of 98, the presidential palace has confirmed. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 10:42
Two people have died and 700 tourists were evacuated from their hotel overnight following wildfires in northern Sicily, officials and Italian media reports said. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 10:16
Spain's world champions and their Swedish opponents on Friday held up a banner with the slogan 'It's over' in protest over the sexism scandal, which has engulfed the Spanish football federation. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:41
From the French financial high-wire act to the dangers of la chasse, via nicknames and the most important cheekbones in France, our weekly newsletter Inside France looks at what we have been talking about in France this week. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:39
From handy items you will no longer be able to live without to things you'll undoubtedly find strange at first, here are a few things you will almost always find in a Norwegian home. 
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partager lire conserver Wiener Weinwandertag: Everything you need to know about Vienna's 'Wine Hiking Day'Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:19
After a two-year pandemic break, one of Vienna's beloved autumn traditions is back. Here's all the info you need to take part in it. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:17
Residents of Sweden's major cities who have not spent much time in more rural areas of Sweden may not be aware of the 'raggare' subculture, with key elements including American cars, Confederate flags and Swedish rockabilly music. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:16
Foreigners in Sweden are affected by many aspects of the budget to the same extent as Swedes, but are there any proposals which are particularly relevant for immigrants living in the country? 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:15
Did you know that several words that are still in use in Swedish today originally come from a secret language made up by travelling salespeople? 
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partager lire conserver LISTEN: How will the budget affect you, and why is Sweden's gang violence escalating?Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:14
In this week's podcast we discuss: mushroom foraging tips, why Sweden's highest mountain is melting, how the new budget will affect you, and what are the underlying factors behind a vicious new wave of violence in Sweden's ongoing gang feuds? 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:13
Austria's long-standing "neutral" status dictates many of its diplomacy and policies, including when it comes to its military alliances. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:11
Denmark has a high divorce rate and for foreigners who marry Danes, it's higher still. So what happens to your residency permit if you and your Danish spouse split up? 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 09:07
Bergen, Norway's second-largest city, isn't just known for its scenic beauty but also for its distinctive dialect and slang. For outsiders, these linguistic quirks can lead to challenges in day-to-day communication. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:54
As sea arrivals to Italy soar and the government announces more laws aimed at managing a migration 'state of emergency', here are five sets of statistics that help explain the situation. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:53
British nationals living in Italy can now exchange their driving licences following a post-Brexit deal, but how exactly does the process work? 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:51
If you're having a confidence crisis with the German language, these phrases will help you sound and feel like a pro. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:50
Most people accept that moving to Germany is tricky and involves a lot of paperwork, but for Brits deciding to go back to the UK it's easy, right? After all, you're just going home? Wrong. 
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partager lire conserver Living in Germany: Skilled worker shortage getting worse, Bundestag dome mix-up and beer cultureSaturday 23 September 2023 - 08:45
In this week's roundup we talk about the growing issue of Germany's worker shortage, an embarrassing political mix-up involving the Bundestag dome and the significance of German beer culture. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:42
Senate elections take place in France this week - here's how they work and what French senators actually do. 
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Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:41
Moving to France can be a daunting task - with so many questions around immigration paperwork, finding somewhere to live and learning the language. Our new monthly newsletter will help you get the answers you need. Sign up below. 
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partager lire conserver PODCAST: Will France's 'desperate' fuel price plan work and how to end the danger of French hunters?Saturday 23 September 2023 - 08:39
The Talking France podcast is back looking at all the latest news and strange details from France this week - from protectionist petrol measures to the 'austerity' budget, via UNESCO world heritage sites and sanctions for drunk hunters. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 17:40
You’ve just finished work, it’s pouring with rain and you didn’t bring your wet weather gear this morning. Can you take your bicycle home on public transport in Denmark? 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 17:01
Pope Francis arrived in Marseille on Friday for a two-day visit focused on the Mediterranean and migration, bringing to France a message of tolerance amid bitter debate over how Europe manages asylum seekers. 
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partager lire conserver EXPLAINED: Who is entitled to German citizenship by descent and how to apply for itFriday 22 September 2023 - 16:44
German citizenship law is based on the principle of descent, which means that a child automatically acquires the citizenship of a parent regardless of their place of birth. However, when you were born and whether your parents were married can affect this right. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 16:38
Volkswagen's factory in the heart of the east German city of Dresden was conceived as a showcase for the auto giant's electric future but on a September afternoon the production line stands still. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:50
Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do in France - here's our pick of the festivals and events around the country in September, October and November. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:50
Autumn has arrived in Norway, and winter is hot on its heels. You can expect the days to get colder and shorter. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:33
Few people are surprised about moving to Austria coming with its own bureaucracy. But there are also some things to keep in mind if you’re leaving the country to move abroad. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:32
Anyone who has been to a wedding, dinner or even a birthday party in Sweden will know that there are usually A LOT of speeches. But who should speak, and when, and what should they say? 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:30
Renting second-hand in Sweden is tough, with high competition for homes in the big cities and contracts usually limited to a year at most. But the bright side is that you have a lot of rights as a renter in the country – just make sure you know what they are. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:14
Paris prosecutors said on Friday they were seeking to put far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 26 associates on trial over claims they used EU funds to finance party activities in France. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:13
Residents in Copenhagen system will be warned when air pollution hits high levels in the capital, the city government has decided. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:09
A new EU court ruling could stop Denmark turning away some foreigners at the German and Swedish borders, even if they have no right to be in Denmark. 
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Friday 22 September 2023 - 15:03
The northern part of Landvetter airport in Gothenburg was closed and evacuated after a suspicious object, later deemed to be safe, was found at security. 