Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence?
Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence?
Some travellers won't have a problem renting a car in Germany with a driver's licence from their home country. But for visitors from some countries, and long-term residents it's a bit more complicated. Here are the rules to know.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence?
European countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
European countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
Fourteen countries, including France and Germany, condemned on Wednesday Israel's recent approval of new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
European countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
Three Wishes for Cinderella: How to watch Germany's favourite Christmas movie
Three Wishes for Cinderella: How to watch Germany's favourite Christmas movie
'Drei Hasselnüsse für Ashenbrödel' - or 'Three Wishes for Cinderella’ - is one of Germany's most beloved Christmas films. Here's how you can watch it this year.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Three Wishes for Cinderella: How to watch Germany's favourite Christmas movie
France in 2025: The big quiz of the year
France in 2025: The big quiz of the year
French political drama, cultural landmarks, key public figures and a bit of French language - see how much you remember about 2025 in France with our quiz of the year.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
France in 2025: The big quiz of the year
Profile: The Frenchman who took on tech giants and was banned from USA
Profile: The Frenchman who took on tech giants and was banned from USA
Former EU commissioner Thierry Breton has been barred from the USA over his work on regulating American tech giants - here's a look at the life and career of the straight-talking Frenchman.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Profile: The Frenchman who took on tech giants and was banned from USA
US denies visa to French former EU commissioner over tech rules
US denies visa to French former EU commissioner over tech rules
The US State Department said on Tuesday it would deny a visa to the French former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, plus four others, accusing them of "coercion" over European regulation of social media platforms.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
US denies visa to French former EU commissioner over tech rules
France launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boy
France launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boy
France has launched a probe after a video emerged of a man harassing and humiliating a young Jewish child at a Paris airport, demanding that he "free Palestine" and "dance," a judicial source said on Tuesday.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
France launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boy
Nine reverse culture shocks of visiting home from Germany for the holidays
Nine reverse culture shocks of visiting home from Germany for the holidays
Visiting home in the festive period when you live abroad in Germany is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. But it also brings with it some reverse culture shocks, writes Rachel Loxton.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nine reverse culture shocks of visiting home from Germany for the holidays
Elections and reforms: What can be expected in German politics in 2026?
Elections and reforms: What can be expected in German politics in 2026?
The year 2026 brings state elections that are likely to shake up coalition politics in Germany, and may even mark the beginning of a major shift for the republic. Here's an overview of what to watch out for.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Elections and reforms: What can be expected in German politics in 2026?
What to expect from travel in Spain over Christmas 2025
What to expect from travel in Spain over Christmas 2025
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for travel in Spain. Here's what you need to be aware of, whether you're travelling by air, road or rail.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
What to expect from travel in Spain over Christmas 2025
Stockholm-Berlin night train saved after Swedish government cuts subsidies
Stockholm-Berlin night train saved after Swedish government cuts subsidies
RDC Deutschland, Swedish train company SJ's partner in Germany, has confirmed to The Local that the SJ EuroNight route both ways from Stockholm to Berlin will continue to operate from September 2026 onwards.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Stockholm-Berlin night train saved after Swedish government cuts subsidies
PODCAST: From travel changes to politics, what to expect in France from 2026
PODCAST: From travel changes to politics, what to expect in France from 2026
The Talking France podcast team has a special episode looking ahead to what's happening in France in 2026 - from travel and immigration changes to cultural diary dates and what on earth might happen with French politics.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
PODCAST: From travel changes to politics, what to expect in France from 2026
Denmark warns US to respect borders as Trump names Greenland envoy
Denmark warns US to respect borders as Trump names Greenland envoy
Denmark warned the United States Monday to respect its sovereignty after President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory Trump has threatened to annex.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Denmark warns US to respect borders as Trump names Greenland envoy
'We'll be here until Christmas' say blockading French farmers
'We'll be here until Christmas' say blockading French farmers
Farmers in south-west France say they intend to spend Christmas on the barricades, although across the country many of the roadblocks have been lifted for the festive period.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
'We'll be here until Christmas' say blockading French farmers
What's the difference between German citizenship and residency?
What's the difference between German citizenship and residency?
As a foreigner in Germany the rights you’re afforded, and the hoops you need to jump through, are determined by your residency or citizenship status. One common question that comes up is the differences between them. Here's an overview.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
What's the difference between German citizenship and residency?
How a 'Mieterverein' can help you reduce your rent in Germany
How a 'Mieterverein' can help you reduce your rent in Germany
If you're renting in Germany, you may have heard about a tenants' association - or Mieterverein. But you may not be aware that joining one could help save you money in the long run.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
How a 'Mieterverein' can help you reduce your rent in Germany
Inside Austria: The bizarre Austrian dinner habit I resisted for years, but now love
Inside Austria: The bizarre Austrian dinner habit I resisted for years, but now love
Learning to eat like Austrians means letting go of old rituals and discovering new ways to feel at home, as The Local's Amanda Previdelli explains in this week's Inside Austria.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Inside Austria: The bizarre Austrian dinner habit I resisted for years, but now love
Inside Spain: Former PM accused of sexual assault and first cracks in €60 travel pass
Inside Spain: Former PM accused of sexual assault and first cracks in €60 travel pass
In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how sexual assault scandals involving minors and Spanish politicians are becoming all too common, and why Spain's new €60 countrywide travel pass already has its doubters.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Inside Spain: Former PM accused of sexual assault and first cracks in €60 travel pass
Inside Italy: Tuscany takes on Airbnb and who owns Italy's gold?
Inside Italy: Tuscany takes on Airbnb and who owns Italy's gold?
In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at why Italy's regions are now free to limit tourist rentals, and why politicians love talking about who owns Italy's gold reserves.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Inside Italy: Tuscany takes on Airbnb and who owns Italy's gold?
Inside France: Farmers on the barricades and Sarkozy on the yoghurt
Inside France: Farmers on the barricades and Sarkozy on the yoghurt
From the farmer protests that are sweeping France to the excruciating minutiae of Nicolas Sarkozy's prison diaries, via the budget latest and an unexpected front runner for the presidential election, our weekly newsletter looks at all the latest news and talking points from France.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Inside France: Farmers on the barricades and Sarkozy on the yoghurt
Where will jobs be lost in Austria in 2026?
Where will jobs be lost in Austria in 2026?
From public broadcasting to car suppliers, Austria’s shifting economy means some workers will face redundancies next year.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Where will jobs be lost in Austria in 2026?
Why Austria’s economy is improving while many households feel worse off
Why Austria’s economy is improving while many households feel worse off
Austria’s economy is set to grow again in 2026, but new forecasts suggest many households will see their incomes fall despite the recovery.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Why Austria’s economy is improving while many households feel worse off
'Get the ID Austria': What makes life in Austria easier for foreigners?
'Get the ID Austria': What makes life in Austria easier for foreigners?
From securing digital ID to taking advantage of the public transport, here are the things that make life in Austria that bit more convenient for international residents living here – and what Austria could do better.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
'Get the ID Austria': What makes life in Austria easier for foreigners?
The big changes for travel to and from Austria in 2026
The big changes for travel to and from Austria in 2026
From the EU's Entry and Exit System to train fare hikes and transport schedule changes, here's what you need to know about travel to, from and within Austria in 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The big changes for travel to and from Austria in 2026