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Who is the conservative leader hoping to become Germany’s next chancellor?
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 15:24
Many people in Germany might be familiar with the name Friedrich Merz. But as the CDU leader has just been named the party’s candidate for next year’s elections, we dig deeper into who he is and what he stands for.
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Could Germany’s dual nationality law be reversed?
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 13:10
With a growing hostility towards migration in Germany, there are fears that new rights for foreigners – most notably the holding of dual nationality – could be reversed after the next nationwide election. How likely is that?
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What’s in Sweden’s plans to extend compulsory schooling?
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 12:52
Sweden’s right-wing government has announced plans to add an additional year of compulsory schooling, but what exactly does that entail?
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Six things we just learned about the sex lives of Swedes
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 12:45
Women have more sex than men and are generally happier with their sex lives, a new survey suggests.
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FACT CHECK: No sharks have ever killed people in Spain’s Canary Islands
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 11:24
The death of a German tourist after being attacked by a shark has been covered in national and international media as having occurred in waters near the Canary Islands. However, the truth is very different.
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Where flatshare prices are rising steeply in Germany
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 9:24
University is back in session in Germany, leading to higher demands for a “WG-Zimmer” or room in a flatshare. Sharing a flat is a common way for people to keep rental costs down in Germany but they are getting more expensive.
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What is Germany’s ‘World Children’s Day’ and where is it a public holiday?
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 9:15
One German state has a public holiday this week for Weltkindertag or World Children’s Day. We explain how it’s marked – and the unusual history behind it in Germany.
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How Austria plans to prevent future catastrophic floods
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 8:45
Following catastrophic floods in Lower Austria, the Austrian government has announced the creation a €1 billion disaster fund to rebuild affected areas and prevent future disasters. Here’s how you can access help.
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OPINION: The 3-year battle for the soul of the French left has begun
on 18 Settembre 2024 at 8:17
The French Left thinks ahead – it is already fighting the 2027 Presidential election, writes John Lichfield. Or rather, the Left being the Left, it is already fighting itself.
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EU shifts right as new team of commissioners unveiled
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 16:20
After weeks of political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on Tuesday a new top team tasked with shoring up the EU’s economic and military security through the next five years.
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What’s considered a good salary for foreigners in Cologne and Düsseldorf?
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 14:26
Cologne, Düsseldorf and the surrounding areas attract many internationals who move to Germany. We look at what you can expect for salaries and jobs in the region.
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Who pays broker’s fees on property in Germany – and how much do they cost?
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 14:25
One of the major hidden costs of buying and selling property in Germany is the estate agent’s commission, or broker’s fee. We look at some of the unusual rules around it – and how much you can expect to pay.
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Why has Gibraltar still not reached a Brexit deal with Spain?
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 11:38
With yet another round of Spain-UK negotiations set to begin more than eight years since the Brexit referendum, Gibraltar is still without a deal and a November deadline looms over any treaty. Why has it proven so hard to break the deadlock?
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Stockholm’s Bromma Airport’s future in doubt after it loses 90 percent of air traffic
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 11:13
The future of Stockholm’s second airport, Bromma, is in doubt after regional airline BRA struck a deal with SAS that will move nearly all flights to Arlanda Airport.
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What are Switzerland’s autumn cow processions and where can I see one?
on 17 Settembre 2024 at 10:50
Autumn in Switzerland: Falling leaves, cooling breezes and… cows? Yes, the arrival of cows (and goats and sheep) from the mountain pastures is a treasured Swiss tradition and a clear sign that the colder months have arrived.