The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Denmark extends temporary German border controls into second decade Denmark’s Justice Ministry has announced a new six-month extension of temporary controls on the country’s border with Germany. https://www.thelocal.com/20251015/denmark-extends-temporary-german-border-controls-into-second-decade Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:09:48 +0200 denmark-extends-temporary-german-border-controls-into-second-decade Should foreigners in southern Sweden look for jobs in Copenhagen? While Malmö and Skåne are suffering high unemployment, Denmark's capital is screaming out for workers. Is now the time for foreigners living in southern Sweden to look for work on the other side of the Öresund Bridge? https://www.thelocal.com/20250805/should-foreigners-in-southern-sweden-look-for-jobs-in-copenhagen Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:47:50 +0200 should-foreigners-in-southern-sweden-look-for-jobs-in-copenhagen What are the best commuter towns if you work in Zurich? If you live in Zurich, you could be paying a whole lot of money for not very much at all. Here are some great options not so far from the city. https://www.thelocal.com/20210811/maps-the-best-commuter-towns-when-working-in-zurich Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:05:25 +0200 maps-the-best-commuter-towns-when-working-in-zurich New Denmark to Germany tunnel rail link 'delayed by several years' The rail connection between Denmark and Germany currently being constructed across the Fehmarn Belt faces delays of several years, according to reports in both countries. https://www.thelocal.com/20250724/rail-link-through-new-denmark-germany-tunnel-delayed-by-several-years Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:36:46 +0200 rail-link-through-new-denmark-germany-tunnel-delayed-by-several-years Why the Bridge Run between Sweden and Denmark meant so much to me The Local Sweden's deputy editor Becky Waterton spent her Sunday running over the bridge between Sweden and Denmark in a half marathon to celebrate the bridge's 25th anniversary. She explains what the bridge means to her and to people in the Öresund region. https://www.thelocal.com/20250616/why-the-bridge-run-between-sweden-and-denmark-meant-so-much-to-me Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:20:45 +0200 why-the-bridge-run-between-sweden-and-denmark-meant-so-much-to-me Rail services between Sweden and Denmark reduced as summer holidays get under way If you're taking the train between Malmö and Copenhagen in the weeks ahead, be prepared for crowded trains and delays. https://www.thelocal.com/20250528/rail-services-between-sweden-and-denmark-reduced-as-summer-holidays-get-under-way Wed, 28 May 2025 10:57:36 +0200 rail-services-between-sweden-and-denmark-reduced-as-summer-holidays-get-under-way Why Geneva's record number of cross-border workers spells bad news for France By the end of 2024, Geneva recorded 24,835 new cross-border commuters from France— a figure never seen since the canton started to collect such statistics in 1989. https://www.thelocal.com/20250121/why-genevas-record-number-of-cross-border-workers-spells-bad-news-for-france Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:07:50 +0100 why-genevas-record-number-of-cross-border-workers-spells-bad-news-for-france Why is the number of cross-border workers in Switzerland growing? Each year, more and more workers from neighbouring countries commute to their jobs in Switzerland. Why is this? https://www.thelocal.com/20240507/why-is-the-number-of-cross-border-workers-in-switzerland-growing Tue, 07 May 2024 12:45:03 +0200 why-is-the-number-of-cross-border-workers-in-switzerland-growing EXPLAINED: The rules Swiss cross-border shoppers need to know Whether you live in the Deutschschweiz, Romandy or Ticino, chances are you probably do some of your shopping across the border. Here are the rules you should be aware of. https://www.thelocal.com/20231018/explained-the-rules-swiss-cross-border-shoppers-need-to-know Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:25:53 +0200 explained-the-rules-swiss-cross-border-shoppers-need-to-know Denmark open to Malmö metro link if Sweden foots the bill Politicians in Denmark are in favour of a new metro line linking Danish capital Copenhagen and southern Swedish city Malmö - if Sweden agrees to pay for it. https://www.thelocal.com/20230519/denmark-open-to-malmo-metro-link-if-sweden-foots-the-bill Fri, 19 May 2023 16:40:01 +0200 denmark-open-to-malmo-metro-link-if-sweden-foots-the-bill How a cross-border train has pushed house prices up in Switzerland and France A commuter rail link between Switzerland and France has caused property prices on both sides of the border to rise sharply. https://www.thelocal.com/20220603/how-a-cross-border-train-pushes-house-prices-up-in-switzerland-and-france Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:31:41 +0200 how-a-cross-border-train-pushes-house-prices-up-in-switzerland-and-france