Labour leader announces free internet plan in Lancaster, while Boris Johnson launches battle bus in OldhamSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s election briefing, sent to your inboxHow feasible is Labour’s plan for free broadband?Boris Johnson announces s… - 33 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 12:00pm -
Since climate campaigner’s transatlantic adventures, more people are looking to travel by sailHitching a ride on a sailing boat across the Atlantic might sound like a far-fetched endeavour reserved for the famous and well-connected. But Greta Thunb… - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:30am -
As the experiment expands to US accounts, some influencers are worried they will lose followers or incomeInstagram has begun to hide the number of users who have “liked” a photo for some accounts in the US in an ongoing effort to create a less st… - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 11:00am -
The officer helped me into my underpants, handcuffed and at gunpointWe were a small group of actors, on our way to perform at a corporate press launch for a Fujitsu printer. I’d written something for them a year before in the style of It Ain’t Ha… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:00am -
I often lose my erection due to the stress of knowing I won’t orgasmI envy men who have premature ejaculation: at least they can finish. I’ve always had difficulty ejaculating during sex; when I lost my virginity, my partner didn’t believe it w… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:00am -
Kurdish-Iranian asylum seeker arrives in Christchurch for a literary festivalNew Zealand’s immigration service has said the Kurdish-Iranian asylum seeker and journalist Behrouz Boochani will not get special treatment if he overstays his visitor vis… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:56am -
Brace yourselves, voters. When the Actual Prime Minister appears in a Vogue web knock-off video, worse is to comeAh, I suppose this was always doomed to happen, wasn’t it. For years we’ve been training ourselves to speak the language of the inter… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:52am -
BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly for the first time about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:16am -
Government MPs issued statement on Friday night saying their planned China visit was offLiberal MPs Andrew Hastie and James Paterson say the Chinese government has rejected their plans to visit the country on a study tour next month because of object… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:11am -
This shameless attempt by screenwriter Emma Thompson to siphon off the eggnog flavour from Love Actually is clunky and weird For years, Richard Curtis has attracted imitators to his brand of upscale London romcom. This squelchingly sub-Curtis effort… - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:00am -
This muscleman likes what he sees. Watch the hilarious moment a shirtless guy was filmed flexing in a tinted mirrored door — and then again in a car window — while strutting down the street in Preston, Australia. Subscribe to our YouTube! - 38 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:55am -
After returning from the general managers’ meetings, Brian Cashman said it was too soon to tell where the Yankees stood in their pursuit of a top-echelon starting pitcher. “It’s so early in the process in my conversations with the personnel,’… - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:21am -
Frank Ntilikina walked into David Fizdale’s office about two weeks ago with and told him he was a dog. The Knicks point guard had teased his potential through his first two years in the NBA, but after a summer of hard work and a frustrating start t… - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:08am -
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman — who spent Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, taking part in the Sleep Out to raise money for Covenant House in Manhattan — said third base was Gio Urshela’s “position to lose.” “Just like last year t… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:52am -
This was billed as a revenge game. Dennis Smith Jr. may not have been the headliner, but the Knicks point guard turned in his best effort of the season anyway in his first crack at his old team. With Frank Ntilikina battling foul trouble much of the… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:36am -
DENVER — The Nets needed an energetic wing defender even before Caris LeVert got hurt. Once LeVert damaged ligaments in his right thumb, they couldn’t afford not to add one. Enter Iman Shumpert, who was signed Wednesday, suited up Thursday agains… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:21am -
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson admits he never had a conversation with Kristaps Porzingis during their time together last season. The 7-foot-3 Latvian, though, may be talking about how good Robinson may become after he returned from concussion proto… - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:12am -
The Jets and Giants will be among at least 11 teams represented in Atlanta on Saturday, when the NFL is scheduled to hold a private workout session for quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, who hasn’t played an NFL down since 2016, will be put… - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:52am -
Sam Darnold felt hands around his waist and a tug on his jersey from a blitzer, so he lofted a pass into traffic for a crushing red-zone interception in a loss to the Dolphins. Sam Darnold was in the arms of the Giants’ best pass-rusher and falling… - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:19am -
Myles Garrett should not be allowed to play another snap this season. Garrett embarrassed his team, his sport, his league and most of all himself when he inexcusably ripped the helmet off Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and hit him viciously over… - 5 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 7:52am -
Jean Fergusson was best known for playing Marina in Yorkshire-based sitcom Last of the Summer Wine and Dorothy Hoyle in Coronation Street. - 29 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 12:04pm -
UK High Street retailers and online stores have reduced the price across hundreds of items ahead of Black Friday. Here, FEMAIL reveals a selection of the best deals for savvy shoppers. - 30 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 12:03pm -
The Accident viewers were left bitterly disappointed following last night's finale of the Channel 4 show. One went so far as to brand it: 'The worst show I've ever seen in my life.' - 33 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 12:00pm -
About the size of a pigeon, the creature had grey and brown feathers. It could shake its tail, and possibly flap its wings. - 33 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 12:00pm -
Alexander Volkov, 30, moved three-year-old Caesar the leopard into his home, after the animal refused to eat or drink when he left his job at Penza Zoo, central Russia. - 35 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:58am -
The 34-year-old, dressed in a fur-trimmed cloak, frilly white blouse, a floppy hat and sunglasses, she strolled along Whitehall ahead of a meeting with the Department of Culture, Media and Skills. - 35 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:58am -
Boris Johnson today branded Naga Munchetty's interview questions 'ridiculous' after the BBC Breakfast presenter quizzed him about whether he believes he's 'relatable'. - 36 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:57am -
Married Julie Miller, 61, (pictured) form Dorset, who has two children, revealed her true identity as a transgender woman after being inspired by soldiers injured in battle. - 37 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:56am -
Philip Ash, 66, and his wife Elisabeth, 62, advertised their property as 'a stunning barn conversion with excellent equestrian facilities' set in the countryside near Buckland village, in Oxfordshire. - 37 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:56am -
The 50-year-old actor has captured the former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host Chris Tarrant when the show was hit by a cheating scandal in 2001. The role is for the ITV drama Quiz. - 37 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:56am -
Armed Russian military police were shown in footage aired flying into the Syrian air base in northern Aleppo province. - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:25am -
If Russia is to move away from a carbon-based economy, experts say it will take external pressure. For now, though, there is none. - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:09am -
Rosneft-contracted oil tanker switched off GPS transponder before sailing to Venezuela to pick up two million barrels. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:42am -
“Russia will perceive Mrs. Añez as Bolivia’s leader, but only until the elections,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said. - 21 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 3:10pm -
An international investigation published the calls it says connects pro-Russian separatist fighters to high-ranking Russian officials. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 11:05am -
Russia had asked Israel to exchange Burkov for Naama Issachar, who was sentenced to Russian prison on drug-smuggling charges. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 8:42am -
Putin has snubbed repeated requests from Netanyahu to free Naama Issachar, sentenced to 7 1/2 years in jail for carrying a small amount of hashish. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 8:10am -
Residents of Chechnya have the country's highest trust levels toward their region's leader, President Putin and elections. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 7:52am -
Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was alarmed by the events in Bolivia, while opposition figures hailed Morales' resignation. - 4 days ago 11 Nov 19, 9:35am -
The historian is believed to have planned to get rid of the body of his former student before taking his own life dressed as Napoleon. - 5 days ago 10 Nov 19, 11:27am -
Back and forth Solon and Sergeant Bluff-Luton went late Thursday night. The Spartans survived with one last pass deflection. - 6 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 6:29am -
Two people were killed after a student shot five at Saugus High School in California. Authorities say the suspect is in custody. - 6 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 6:08am -
The 16-year-old who fatally shot two students and wounded three others at Saugus High School in California was an unlikely shooter, classmates said. - 10 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 2:57am -
See photos of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball hosting North Alabama, Nov. 14, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. - 10 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 2:54am -
King alleged he knows the identity of the person who filed a report about President Donald Trump's phone call with the Ukrainian president. - 11 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 1:23am -
They have taken place across the country. From Georgia to California. At elementary, middle and high schools. On college and university campuses. In 46 weeks this year, there have been 44 school shootings. That's nearly an average of one school shoot… - 35 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:58am -
Three off-duty officers dropping off their children Thursday at a Southern California school rushed in seconds after gunfire erupted, likely saving lives in a shooting that left two dead, authorities said.The shooter opened fire at Saugus High School… - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:16am -
On his 16th birthday, the student carried a loaded .45 handgun to his high school north of Los Angeles, pulled it out of his backpack and gunned down five of his classmates, authorities said. He saved the last bullet for himself.As the suspect laid i… - 5 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 7:37am -
A serial assailant known as the Potomac River Rapist assaulted at least 10 women -- killing one of them -- during the 1990s, police and FBI said."The Potomac River Rapist brazenly and brutally preyed upon women in the Washington (DC) area," the FBI s… - 5 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 7:31am -
Hong Kong's financial markets are getting a boost of confidence from Alibaba's multibillion-dollar public offering.The Chinese e-commerce company, founded by billionaire entrepreneur Jack Ma, said Friday it would begin selling shares to retail invest… - 5 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 7:07am -
After sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting at Saugus High School in Southern California on Thursday, six students were rushed to local hospitals with gunshot wounds."Among those that were transported turned out to be the suspect, who is current… - 6 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 6:43am -
The Cielo Vista Walmart reopened Thursday, almost four months after 22 people were killed in a mass shooting here.A banner that read #ELPASOSTRONG was unveiled at the reopening ceremony, and a store manager raised an American flag on the roof.Sus… - 6 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 6:34am -
More than 50,000 Broward County voters received a confusing letter from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections warning people that they could be removed from voter rolls because their addresses were wrong.Broward County Supervisor of Elections… - 9 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 3:41am -
The House Ethics Committee released a statement Thursday that it has opened an investigation into Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., the U.S. Representative for Florida's 20th Congressional District. That district includes portions of Broward and Palm Beach cou… - 10 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 2:57am -
A missing 2-year-old Homestead girl has been found after an Amber Alert was issued during her disappearance.Jesmine Cedillo-Ramirez was located Thursday night and police reunited the girl with her mother after her biological father, Diego Cedil… - 16 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 9:00pm -
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper landed in South Korea on Thursday to navigate renewed threats from an "enraged" North Korea and newly heightened strain in the alliance with Seoul that congressional aides, lawmakers and Korea experts say has been caus… - 56 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:37am -
As experiments go, this one was pretty spectacular -- 19 hours, 17,800 kilometers (about 11,060 miles), 100 metric tons of jet fuel and not one, but two separate sunrises. - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:45am -
There's alpha males and then there's super studs. This stallion has so much X factor a date with him has doubled in price. - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:38am -
Germany's parliament has voted to make measles vaccinations compulsory for children, with parents who fail to immunize their children facing fines of €2,500 ($2,750). - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:27am -
Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, becomes symbol of State Department resistance to President Donald Trump - 41 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:52am -
Escaping Washington amid a new, public phase of the impeachment inquiry, Donald Trump is returning to Louisiana to stump for Republican Eddie Rispone. - 54 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:39am -
A California school district cancels classes after a mass shooting, the ex-US envoy to Ukraine will testify and more news you need to know Friday. - 59 mins ago 15 Nov 19, 11:34am -
Latin music's biggest stars put on a memorable show at the Latin Grammy Awards. Here are the moments that stood out from the star-studded event. - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:28am -
Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, near Los Angeles, will remain closed Friday as authorities continue their investigation of a deadly shooting. - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:03am -
At the Latin Grammys, Ricky Martin opted for a classic, well-cut suit, Rosalia wore a Flamenco-style dress with long, glittery nails. (Nov. 15) - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 11:00am -
NYPD say they'll finally stop stockpiling juvenile fingerprints, California brewery goes after utility over fires with beer name, and more - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:38am -
Even with the offense still not quite right, the Cleveland Browns intercepted Mason Rudolph four times to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers at bay. - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:37am -
The Browns won on Thursday, but only in the most literal sense. Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett changed everything with the swing of a helmet. - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:32am -
The German government is set to approve on Friday a number of laws in its climate protection package on Friday. From more expensive plane tickets to higher commuter allowances, here's how they could affect you. - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:44am -
Netflix on Thursday said it would addinformation to a Holocaust documentary on Nazi German death camps that Polandsaid "rewrites history" because it features an "incorrect" map. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:46am -
Adolf Hitler's top hat, Eva Braun's dressesand a silver-covered edition of "Mein Kampf" are among the items being put upfor sale by a German auction house, prompting protests from Jewish leaders. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 12:22pm -
Almost all taxpayers in Germany will in future no longer have to pay the ‘solidarity tax’, which was set up to support eastern German infrastructure after reunification. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 11:49am -
Germany has been met with wet and cloudy weather, with snow in the south, particularly at higher altitudes. Here's what the rest of the week holds. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 11:16am -
Sweden's Moderate and Christian Democrats parties on Friday backed a failed parliamentary motion by the populist Sweden Democrats to unseat Sweden's Justice Minister Morgan Johansson. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:57am -
China has threatened to impose "counter-measures" on Sweden if the country's culture minister goes ahead today and awards a free-speech prize to the dissident Chinese writer Gui Minhai. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:12am -
Six Glock-17 pistols and 300 dumdum bullets have been stolen from the building that houses the offices of Sweden's prime minister, to the embarrassment of the country's government. - 19 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 5:29pm -
Indigenous Sami reindeer herders are being severely affected by climate change. After last year's drought left reindeer short of food, this year there's been an excess of early snow. - 21 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 3:33pm -
Sweden on Wednesday remanded an Iranian man in custody, suspected of war crimes and murders committed in Iran in the summer of 1988, Swedish prosecutors said. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 7:23am -
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmed his departure from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, but gave no clue over his future plans or possible retirement. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 7:00am -
The number of suicides among homosexual women and men has dropped by nearly half in Sweden and Denmark since the countries legalised gay marriage, a new study has shown. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 6:35am -
The recent spate of explosions and shootings in Malmö has not knocked the local police's pioneering anti-gang project off course, local police chief Stefan Sintéus said on Wednesday. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 7:36pm -
A total of 33 people have died in shootings in Sweden in 2019 so far. The Local looked into police statistics to find out how this compares to recent years, and which regions have seen the biggest rises and falls in gun crime. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 2:47pm -
Usually a shy animal, a lynx offered an unusual sight at a family home in Trøndelag County when it strolled up the driveway and observed passing traffic. - 22 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 2:54pm -
Around 80 criminal cases related to the NAV social security scandal have so far been referred to public prosecutor Henry John Mæland and could be reopened. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 5:20pm -
There are plenty of Norwegian traits that quickly become part of your everyday life. We want to know what Norwegian habits The Local's readers can't shake off. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 10:35am -
Around half of our readers told us in recent social media polls that they don't mind the long nights and short days throughout the winter in Norway, so we asked for your tips. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 10:59pm -
Jewish homes and other buildings were subjected to vandalism over the weekend, while yellow Stars of David were placed at locations in Denmark and Norway. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 3:14pm -
Labour leader Jonas Gahr Støre wants Norway’s oil fund to be invested more in renewable energy and infrastructure for renewable energy. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 1:47pm -
Prime Minister Erna Solberg has said she thinks a ban on so-called conversion therapy should be considered by lawmakers. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 12:24pm -
Sky-high subscription fees means more than 50,000 bar owners in Spain are struggling to make a profit from showing football on their TV screens. Is it the beginning of the end for this quintessential Spanish habit? - 1 hour ago 15 Nov 19, 11:11am -
Madrid on Thursday confirmed that four Spanish nationals were injured when a knife-wielding Yemeni man attacked a group of actors earlier this week as they performed in the Saudi capital Riyadh. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:43am -
Paul Burge has lived in Spain for nearly six years but there's some things about his adopted home that he just can't get used to. - 21 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 3:17pm -
The far-right wing party Vox won the largest share of the vote in the region of Murcia. Conor Patrick Faulkner examines what's behind the southern region's sudden lurch to the right. - 22 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 2:16pm -
Former Catalan minister Clara Ponsati, wanted in Spain for her role in the region's unilateral bid for independence in 2017, was arrested by Scottish police on Thursday. - 23 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 1:14pm -
As a Briton living in Spain would you rather vote in the Spanish parliamentary elections or in the UK general election? The question divided our readers with many supporting the view they should have the vote in the country where they pay taxes. - 24 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 12:49pm -
Whether it is hearty stews, mountain vistas or shopping and culture, winter in Spain offers its own delights. Here is a look at ten of the best activities to enjoy when the thermometer drops outside. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 10:00am -
Spain's state meteorological agency AEMET issued weather warnings in 38 provinces on Thursday as a cold blast hit the peninsula bringing winds of up to 100 km/ph, freezing temperatures and snow. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 8:54am -
Have you always dreamed of a idyll retreat surrounded by countryside and with no noisy neighbours? Well forget buying a pokey flat in Madrid or Barcelona and spend your money on a whole village. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 4:09pm -
Excellent, caring, efficient, sympathetic and first class. These were just some of the views of The Local France's readers, who flocked to defend the quality of care at French hospitals despite staff raising the alarm that they are at breaking point. - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:06am -
Rolling roadblocks, marches and a dance - this weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the 'yellow vest' protests that gripped France and if organisers have their way it will be a lively weekend. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:58am -
The institution of PACS is now 20 years old and since 1999 194,000 couples in France have registered for one. But what is a PACS and how is it different from getting married? - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:44am -
The first heavy snowfall of the season lead to widespread disruption in south-east France. One man was killed by a falling tree, tens of thousands of homes were hit by power cuts and dozens of roads were blocked. - 4 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 8:12am -
Ever felt dazed and confused when deciding which wine to buy in a French supermarket? Here are a few tips from the experts to help you choose a decent bottle (or two). - 21 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 3:26pm -
France is still an attractive country, a government minister has insisted ahead of strike action that is predicted to cause widespread disruption in December and could once again damage the country's image abroad for both visitors and potential inves… - 23 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 1:25pm -
It wasn't long ago that the French health service was lauded for being the best in the world, but on Thursday the country saw an "historic" nationwide strike by hospital staff to deplore the ever-worsening conditions for workers and patients. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 12:17pm -
French electricity giant EDF on Thursday cut its forecast for nuclear energy production this year after suspending operations at an atomic plant in the south of the country following a highly unusual earthquake. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 12:08pm -
The story of Walter Mutti and his newsstand shows community spirit is alive and well in Venice, as Thea Hawlin reports. - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:34am -
St Mark's Square has been closed as Venice braces for another exceptional high tide on Friday, after Italy declared a state of emergency in the flood-hit city. - 5 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 7:21am -
This week's deluge proved too much even for one famous Venice bookstore which had resigned itself to constant flooding, keeping its books inside bathtubs and boats. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 10:41am -
A newly discovered canvas by the female 17th-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi sold for almost 4.8 million euros on Wednesday, a record for the artist, auction house Artcurial said. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 9:28am -
Venetians awoke to sirens on Thursday indicating that the high waters are coming back, as Italy's government prepared to take emergency measures for the flooded city. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 8:40am -
After Venice was left devastated once again by exceptionally high tides this week, many are asking what happened to the city's long-awaited flood barriers. Are they still being built? Why has it taken so long? And will they really prevent such disast… - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 3:43pm -
Venetians woke on Wednesday to devastating scenes after the highest tide in 50 years washed through the historic Italian city, beaching gondolas, trashing hotels and sending tourists fleeing through rapidly rising waters. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 2:48pm -
Wild boar snuffling in the forests of eastern Tuscany have dug up and destroyed a €20,000 stash of cocaine buried by drug dealers, police said. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 10:15am -
Adolf Hitler's top hat, Eva Braun's dressesand a silver-covered edition of "Mein Kampf" are among the items being put upfor sale by a German auction house, prompting protests from Jewish leaders. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 12:22pm -
Sebastian Kurz took one step closer to forming a government following the September election after entering exclusive coalition talks with the Green party. - 4 days ago 11 Nov 19, 4:07pm -
A suspicious object that caused a scare during a concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra turned out to be something quite different. - 8 days ago 7 Nov 19, 3:12pm -
Lufthansa on Thursday said it would slash 700 to 800 jobs at its Austrian Airlines subsidiary, more than a tenth of the workforce, as it strives to cut costs in the face of growing competition. - 8 days ago 7 Nov 19, 12:10pm -
Austria on Friday became one of the last European countries to ban smoking in bars and restaurants, after years of debate. - 14 days ago 1 Nov 19, 11:09am -
With a UK to hold the "most important election in a generation" on December 12th, Brits in the EU are being urged to register to vote. Here are your options for voting from overseas. - 16 days ago 30 Oct 19, 8:24am -
The EU has agreed a three-month Brexit 'flextension' until January 31st 2020, which gives the UK the option of leaving before then if the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified. - 18 days ago 28 Oct 19, 9:37am -
Giving the Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian author Peter Handke was the right choice, a member of the committee that selects the winner argues. - 28 days ago 18 Oct 19, 11:48am -
The case of an Austrian man suspected of holding a Dutch family captive for nearly a decade has opened old wounds in Austria. - 28 days ago 18 Oct 19, 10:23am -
Danish drivers have been slammed for being increasingly reckless and for their worsening behaviour behind the wheel. But is Danish driving culture really that bad? Share your views and experiences in this quick questionnaire. - 2 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 10:12am -
The Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), which hit headlines after antisemitic vandalism at a Jewish burial site in Denmark, is an organization with ‘pure Nazism’ as its ideology, an expert has said. - 22 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 2:14pm -
Reckless drivers who run red lights and drive in the emergency lane are encouraged by rules which enable prosecution for traffic offences to be dragged out, according to police. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 10:20am -
The number of suicides among homosexual women and men has dropped by nearly half in Sweden and Denmark since the countries legalised gay marriage, a new study has shown. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 6:35am -
Minister for Immigration and Integration Mattias Tesfaye has presented a draft bill on how Denmark should manage the children of its citizens who have fought for militant organizations. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 2:10pm -
Danish traits can quickly become part of everyday life after living in the country for a while. We asked which habits you just can't shake off, which ones you like – and which ones you try to avoid. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 4:21pm -
Jewish homes and other buildings were subjected to vandalism over the weekend, while yellow Stars of David were placed at locations in Denmark and Norway. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 3:14pm -
The Swiss will soon go to the polls to vote on the 'Affordable Rent Initiative' that would help create cheaper housing. But this proposal for low-cost housing is being challenged. - 3 hours ago 15 Nov 19, 9:14am -
Opening in mid-December, the Léman Express is set to be Europe’s largest cross-border train network. Here’s how it will reduce journey times and cut traffic in and around Geneva. - 20 hours ago 14 Nov 19, 4:03pm -
From the end of November 2019, passengers using the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) app will automatically pay the lowest price for their journey - regardless of which ticket they bought. - 1 day ago 14 Nov 19, 9:38am -
Raising children in Switzerland is incredibly expensive - with estimates that it costs up to half a million francs to raise two kids. We’re asking readers if it's possible to cut costs when raising children in Switzerland - and how to do it. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 11:04pm -
Almost one third of adult residents of Switzerland are born outside the country - but where in Switzerland do they all live? We take a closer look. - 2 days ago 13 Nov 19, 4:28pm -
Almost one in four Swiss residents are foreign born. From why they decided to move to Switzerland to how many learn the languages, we breakdown what you need to know about Switzerland’s foreign population. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 10:52pm -
After Switzerland delayed a decision on the future of the country's strategic coffee reserves to January, here's what you need to know about the country's much-talked about stockpiling. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 10:14pm -
Swiss life expectancy is on the rise, but your level of education is becoming the dominant factor in how long you live - and your quality of life. - 3 days ago 12 Nov 19, 9:55am -
Geneva’s legislature narrowly turned down a motion calling for police to stop revealing crime suspects' nationality to the media. - 4 days ago 11 Nov 19, 12:01pm -