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 Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen airport with your kids in tow. https://www.thelocal.com/20230818/what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:53:34 +0200 what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind. https://www.thelocal.com/20251127/how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0100 how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years Berlin has introduced a weapons ban - including knives and batons - for all passengers of the city's trains, buses and trams. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.com/20250717/messerverbot-berlin-introduces-knife-ban-on-public-transport Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:07:47 +0200 messerverbot-berlin-introduces-knife-ban-on-public-transport The Swedish government has given the go-ahead to begin building the next stage of the North Bothnia railway line in northern Sweden, seen as crucial for the green industrial transition. https://www.thelocal.com/20250212/swedish-government-green-lights-largest-infrastructure-project-in-a-century Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:21:40 +0100 swedish-government-green-lights-largest-infrastructure-project-in-a-century Flight delays and cancellations can throw a serious spanner into the works when it comes to your travel plans. So, how likely is disruption in Norway, Sweden and Denmark? https://www.thelocal.com/20250121/which-nordic-country-is-the-worst-for-flight-disruptions Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:49:05 +0100 which-nordic-country-is-the-worst-for-flight-disruptions A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago from the Norwegian mainland, killing three people and injuring four, police said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.com/20241226/three-dead-four-injured-in-north-norway-bus-accident Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:59:19 +0100 three-dead-four-injured-in-north-norway-bus-accident EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year. How will this historic decision impact Europe’s borderless travel zone and the EU economy? https://www.thelocal.com/20241211/what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:07:36 +0100 what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe France has now launched its €49-a-month rail pass - modelled on Germany's successful €49 ticket. Here's how it works and who can get one. https://www.thelocal.com/20240404/france-on-track-to-launch-e49-rail-pass-this-summer Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:41:45 +0200 france-on-track-to-launch-e49-rail-pass-this-summer Monday May 6th marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel, considered one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Here are some of the most important moments in its history as well as some iconic pictures. https://www.thelocal.com/20240506/in-pictures-30-years-ago-france-and-the-uk-opened-the-channel-tunnel Mon, 06 May 2024 11:58:48 +0200 in-pictures-30-years-ago-france-and-the-uk-opened-the-channel-tunnel A strike by Verdi trade union forced Germany's largest airline Lufthansa to ground up to 90 percent of its scheduled flights. Things could get even worse for passengers, if progress is not made in labour negotiations. https://www.thelocal.com/20240207/should-germany-expect-further-airport-strikes-in-weeks-ahead Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:32:09 +0100 should-germany-expect-further-airport-strikes-in-weeks-ahead Italy's airports recorded a record-breaking number of passengers in 2023 - indicating that the country's tourism industry has fully recovered from the pandemic. https://www.thelocal.com/20240201/record-numbers-of-passengers-arrive-at-italys-airports Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:13:39 +0100 record-numbers-of-passengers-arrive-at-italys-airports Transport strikes are scheduled in Italy this month as multiple planned protests are set to affect air travel, public transport and taxi services. https://www.thelocal.com/20240104/the-transport-strikes-that-will-hit-travel-in-italy-in-january-2024 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:30:33 +0100 the-transport-strikes-that-will-hit-travel-in-italy-in-january-2024 Regional authorities in Madrid have banned electric scooters on all types of public transport including buses (EMT), metro and light rail, following the recent explosion of one of these mobility devices in the capital's underground. https://www.thelocal.com/20231106/madrid-bans-e-scooters-on-all-public-transport Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:34:10 +0100 madrid-bans-e-scooters-on-all-public-transport A key transalpine route linking Italy and France is now expected to remain closed until summer 2024 following a landslide in August, meaning many people planning to travel between the two countries will have to fly or drive instead. https://www.thelocal.com/20231010/how-a-france-italy-rail-link-closure-will-affect-winter-travel Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:20:32 +0200 how-a-france-italy-rail-link-closure-will-affect-winter-travel Stockholm council has announced plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in an area of the city centre, in order to improve air quality for residents. https://www.thelocal.com/20231010/stockholm-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-in-city-centre Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:34:03 +0200 stockholm-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-in-city-centre Sweden is rolling out a restaurant price cap at its main airports, in an effort to avoid customers being charged extortionate amounts for a quick pre-boarding lunch. https://www.thelocal.com/20230927/swedish-airports-to-introduce-price-cap-on-food Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:35:01 +0200 swedish-airports-to-introduce-price-cap-on-food Italy's competition watchdog said on Tuesday it was looking into the country's taxi sector, which is run by a powerful lobby, amid reports of a severe shortage in major cities. https://www.thelocal.com/20230801/italy-investigates-taxi-sector-over-shortages Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:39:23 +0200 italy-investigates-taxi-sector-over-shortages Want to explore Austria’s neighbouring countries? Then consider travelling by night train to some of Europe’s most exciting destinations. https://www.thelocal.com/20220210/ten-destinations-by-direct-night-train-from-austria Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:12:32 +0100 ten-destinations-by-direct-night-train-from-austria International media reported recently that cyclists in Italy will soon be made to have licence plates, indicators and insurance under a controversial new law. But is there any chance this could really happen? https://www.thelocal.com/20230625/is-italy-really-forcing-cyclists-to-get-insurance-number-plates-and-indicators Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:48:21 +0200 is-italy-really-forcing-cyclists-to-get-insurance-number-plates-and-indicators As strikes continue to affect flights, rail and public transport services in Italy, we take a look at how upcoming protests may impact travel plans. https://www.thelocal.com/20230519/what-are-the-upcoming-strikes-in-italy-and-how-could-they-impact-you Fri, 19 May 2023 16:26:25 +0200 what-are-the-upcoming-strikes-in-italy-and-how-could-they-impact-you