Easyjet to launch new route between Italy and south-west France
The budget airline easyJet has announced another new route from south-west France - this time connecting to Italy with an eye to weekend breaks.
Eurostar cancels dozens of trains over France's Ascension holiday weekend
Eurostar has cancelled dozens of trains over the French holiday weekend of Ascension, citing 'operational constraints'.
Sweden's government announces 17.5 billion kronor energy crisis package
The package, announced in a press conference on May 13th, includes reduced tax on petrol and diesel as well as state support for cheaper public transit.
1,700 cruise ship passengers quarantined in France
Hundreds of passengers - mostly British and Irish - on a cruise ship have been quarantined in the French port of Bordeaux after a death on board.
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.
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.
French pilots call last-minute strike in pay dispute
French pilots involved in a pay dispute have filed a last-minute strike notice running from Wednesday to Monday, with the possibility of renewal into the following week.
Sweden jails man for life for triple hair salon murder
A Swedish court sentenced a 21-year-old to life in prison for a triple murder at a hair salon that drew attention to the country's criminal networks.
Make your own Swedish government with The Local's election widget
Sweden's opposition has been in the lead in every single poll since the 2022 election. But it still looks hard for Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson to form a workable coalition. Try out The Local's election widget to see if you can make a government – either f
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.
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?
Sweden gang crime: Foxtrot leader's right-hand man arrested in Tunisia
Swedish police said a "central actor" in Sweden's most notorious criminal network, Foxtrot, had been arrested in Tunisia.
Swedish opposition promises citizenship transition rules if it wins election
Sweden's opposition parties are united on introducing transitional rules for citizenship if they win next September's election.
WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation in Spain
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists in Madrid on Tuesday that their "work is not over" to contain the hantavirus after new positive cases followed the evacuation of the cruise ship in Spain's Canary Islands.
Former Sweden Democrat independent MP charged with drug possession
Katja Nyberg, the former Sweden-Democrat-turned-independent member of parliament, is facing charges of gross unlawful driving, driving under the influence, minor drug offences and drug possession.
Seine swimming to return to Paris this summer
After the success of the swimming spots in the River Seine last year, Paris authorities have confirmed that the open-water swimming areas will return in the summer of 2026.
Inside Spain: What the UK Embassy says about Brits' residency card renewal
In this week’s Inside Spain, we delve further into the problem of Brits being turned away when trying to renew their residency cards before expiry, what the UK Embassy has to say about it and how Spain isn't the only country struggling with this.
Inside France: Apéro chat, dangerous dogs and how poor are 'the Europeans'?
From political drinks parties to ferocious mountain dogs, via the latest from the presidential election campaign and some musing on the 'poor Europeans', here's a look at what we have been talking about in France this week.
EU Commission clarifies flight compensation rights amid travel disruption
The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East.
OPINION: Remains of Macron's centrists still have the best chance of beating the far-right
In the latest in his series of profiles on candidates for the 2027 French presidential election, John Lichfield looks at whether the Centre can unite and, united, can beat the far right.
