Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe.
The British government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers from European countries from bringing meat and dairy produce – even in sandwiches – into the country.
Does your personality really change when speaking another language? Are people more comfortable expressing emotions in certain languages and can understanding the emotional shift actually help with language learning? Language professors Mari Mar Boillos Pereira and Ana Blanco Canales explore the latest research.
The Norwegian government's plan to cut subsidies to certain private and international schools will hurt pupils and ultimately make it harder for Norway to attract foreign talent , argues Thale Herbertson, the acting head of Trondheim International School.
Autumn school holidays are kicking off in some Norwegian counties. We look at the different holiday timings across the country and which areas have longer breaks.
Most people accept that moving to Norway 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.
US Secretary of State to visit Norway, Liberals slam internet surveillance bill, avalanche blocks Nordland rail line, and ferry departures cancelled after collision. Here's the day's news from Norway.
The EU has announced that its EES border system - which includes taking biometric data from non-EU visitors - will be delayed once again from its planned start date of May 2023.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre defended budget cuts that affect unemployment benefits. He pointed out that other schemes that will benefit the unemployed are being implemented.
The Norwegian state is taking in record income due to sky-high electricity prices. It will likely receive just under 80 billion kroner in extra income this year and next year.
Scandinavian airline SAS and pilots unions continued overnight talks on Sunday, but one aviation analyst believes the parties may be close to reaching an agreement to end the pilots strike, which entered its 14th day on Sunday.
Fifteen Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flights, which were due to fly charter tourism operator Apollo's guests back from a charter holiday this weekend have been cancelled, while others have had their holiday plans axed, as a result of the SAS pilots' strike.
There will not be any strikes from hotel staff in Norway, after an agreement was reached on Sunday to increase salaries and improve conditions for employees in hotels, restaurants and catering.
Travellers to the UK who have recovered from Covid-19 before receiving a single dose of a vaccine are still not considered fully vaccinated by the British government and therefor continue to face quarantine after arrival.
The European Medicines Agency has given its approval for a third Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for all adults in order to increase immunity levels, paving the way for booster jabs to be rolled out across the EU.
July 2021 marks the month with the highest temperatures since records began 142 years ago, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here's how the rising temperatures are affecting countries covered by The Local.
The UK government has announced that from July 19th vaccinated holidaymakers from England no longer have to quarantine when returning from countries in Europe. But that doesn't necessarily mean Europe is open for British tourists. Here's a rundown on the rules different countries have in place.
From Thursday July 1st the EU's much talked-about Covid certificates will come into use. How do you get one and will they really make travel around Europe easier?
