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Weather warnings issued across Spain as Storm Elsa rolls in

Some forty provinces across 13 regions of Spain have been issued with weather warnings on Wednesday and Thursday as Spain braces itself for another battering.

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How to save money when travelling between Arlanda and Stockholm

So you've touched down at Arlanda airport and are eager to see the sights. Time is of the essence so why waste a single moment of it?

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These are the next 'pop-up' Brexit clinics for Brits in Spain

The British Embassy and its consular team are stepping up efforts to inform British citizens living here how to prepare and what to expect in the coming months.

7 hours ago

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France

ANALYSIS: Pension concessions will not end French strikes, but they could now run out of steam

Simpler, you said, simpler? France’s byzantine pension system may eventually become simpler but the revised and delayed reforms tabled today are befuddling in their complexity, writes John Lichfield.

6 days ago
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France

From Provence to Paris: Where do all the Americans live in France?

Americans have been leaving the US for a fresh start in France for a long time now. So to mark Thanksgiving here's a look at where they all live.

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How Germany is set to make it easier for non-EU skilled workers to enter the labour market

Germany is desperate to attract skilled workers from abroad and fill vacancies. Here's how the action plan is shaping up.

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Germany

Why you'll pay more to send parcels in Germany from next year

Deutsche Post subsidy DHL is set to increase the cost of parcel delivery.

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Germany

Germany strikes controversial CO2 pricing deal after gruelling debate

Lawmakers in Germany reached a hard-fought compromise on carbon pricing early on Monday, breaking a parliamentary deadlock on the government's much-disputed climate policy reforms.

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Sweden

#AdventCalendar: Why do Swedes eat herring at every single special occasion?

Each day of December up until Christmas Eve, The Local is sharing the story behind a surprising Swedish fact as part of our own Advent calendar.

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Germany

'This bus is driven by a German': Outrage over anti-foreigner sign in Dresden

A bus driver in Dresden sparked outrage after placing a sign on the door of his vehicle that said: “This bus is driven by a German driver."

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10 fascinating facts about Beethoven to celebrate his birthday

December 17th marks the baptism of one of the most prolific and talented composers in history - Ludwig van Beethoven. To commemorate this day, here are 10 fascinating facts about his life.

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