Tougher entry rules have been in effect at Germany’s borders with the Czech Republic and the Austrian state of Tyrol since Sunday. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
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Back to news homeItalian king’s heir apologises for monarchy’s Holocaust role
A descendant of Italy’s wartime King Victor Emmanuel III has apologised to the country’s Jewish community for his ancestor’s role in dictator Mussolini’s racial laws and the Holocaust. Read More
France reaches one million mark for vaccinations as new lockdown looms
France reached the milestone of one million people vaccinated on Saturday, the PM announced but rising infections meant a new lockdown looked increasingly likely. Read More
Italy considers revising vaccine rollout due to supply drop
Italy is considering revising its vaccination plans due to delays in the delivery of the Pfizer vaccine, health officials confirmed on Saturday, according to Reuters news agency. Read More
Police bust New Year’s Eve rave near Barcelona
Riot police on Saturday broke up a New Year’s Eve rave in an abandoned warehouse near the Spanish city of Barcelona where 300 people had been partying for over 40 […]
#Navidad: What you need to know about Spain’s festive Roscón de Reyes cake
In the run up to Christmas, The Local explains the unique history behind Spanish traditions in our own Advent calendar. Read More
Ten Italian lifestyle habits to adopt immediately
The Italians have certain things sussed when it comes to well-being. Read More
Swiss health minister: ‘We were far too optimistic’
Switzerland’s health minister admitted Saturday that the government blundered in easing Covid-19 restrictions too far, resulting in some of Europe’s fiercest infection rates during the pandemic’s second wave. Read More
Italian word of the day: ‘Avanzi’
All that stuff in your kitchen right now? Yeah, that’s this. Read More
Here’s the form you need to leave the house in Italy over Christmas
As Italy is set to spend much of the holidays under tight restrictions, here’s the form you’ll need to travel and, on many days, simply to leave the house. Read […]