Schools shut in Swedish municipality of Borlänge after threat Authorities ordered 16 public schools to shut in the central Swedish town of Borlänge on Wednesday after receiving reports of a threat of violence, officials said, later announcing that one person had been detained.

Schools shut in Swedish municipality of Borlänge after threat

OPINION: France's traditional conservatives will not stop the Far Right in 2027 France's Les Républicains party - the conservative successors to Charles De Gaulle, Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy - has picked its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The choice speaks volumes, writes John Lichfield.

OPINION: France's traditional conservatives will not stop the Far Right in 2027

EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.

EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets

The reasons your German citizenship application might be rejected Applicants for German citizenship need to jump through a number of hoops before they can be naturalised - and not everyone manages to clear these hurdles. Here are some of the most common reasons a German citizenship application may be turned down.

The reasons your German citizenship application might be rejected

12 people died in traffic accidents in Sweden in March March was an unusually deadly month in terms of traffic accidents in Sweden, new figures reveal.

12 people died in traffic accidents in Sweden in March

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains

Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden The work-life balance and generous support for family life offered by Sweden is the main factor attracting highly skilled workers to the country, eclipsing salary levels, and the opportunities offered by the labour market, according to a new report.

Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden

'You need patience': What it's like to get a residence permit in Germany Long waits for appointments, burdensome bureaucracy and language barriers: applying for a residence permit can be a tricky business for foreigners in Germany. We asked readers to share their experience and their top tips.

'You need patience': What it's like to get a residence permit in Germany

Nine in ten Swedes believe AI-generated fake images will influence election A lot of Swedes worry about how AI will affect the election in September, a new report suggests.

Nine in ten Swedes believe AI-generated fake images will influence election

Sweden's Supreme Court clears former Swedbank CEO of 'swindling' Sweden's top court has fully acquitted Birgitte Bonnesen, the former chief executive of Swedbank, overturning her previous conviction of "swindling" investors.

Sweden's Supreme Court clears former Swedbank CEO of 'swindling'

Swedish intelligence says Russia manipulates economic data Sweden's military intelligence said late Monday that Russia was "manipulating" financial data to hide the real state of its economy yet maintains its political strategic aims.

Swedish intelligence says Russia manipulates economic data

Jet fuel shortages: Will flights to France be cancelled this summer? At the time of year when people would normally be booking their summer holidays, there is great uncertainty around whether airlines will be forced to cancel flight, or hike prices, due to jet fuel shortages. Here's a look at the situation in France.

Jet fuel shortages: Will flights to France be cancelled this summer?

PhD student refused Swedish permit and told to apply from abroad despite son's disability Anna Metreveli, a Russian PhD student in sociolinguistics, had her application to switch to a new residence permit rejected on the grounds that she did not leave Sweden to reapply, which has left her education and her son's right to specialised education and healthcare in the country up in the air.

PhD student refused Swedish permit and told to apply from abroad despite son's disability

How will the jet fuel crisis hit travellers in Austria? Aviation experts around the world have been sounding the alarm over the jet fuel crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, with some airlines planning to cancel flights or raise the price of tickets. How will it affect air travel in Austria?

How will the jet fuel crisis hit travellers in Austria?

New work permit rules and lower fuel prices: What changes in Sweden in May 2026 Sweden is set to make a few much-awaited changes to its work permit package, hopefully put an end to teen deportations, and lower the price on fuel. Here's a rundown of what changes in May 2026.

New work permit rules and lower fuel prices: What changes in Sweden in May 2026

France summons Elon Musk over X probe Billionaire Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris on Monday as part of a French probe into his social media platform X, though it remains unclear if he will appear.

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

Inside France: May Day, Macron's screen plan and a good memo From the French right to disconnect to the 'sacred' traditions of May 1st, via a surprisingly good memo, a lost French cinema classic and a drunk man in Marseille, Inside France is our weekly round-up of the news and talking points from France.

Inside France: May Day, Macron's screen plan and a good memo

Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right.

Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war

Spain's lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites Spain is the fourth country in the world with the most sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list, just behind Italy, China and Germany, and with so many there's bound to be several you haven't heard of.

Spain's lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Danish travel companies claim fuel shortages 'no threat' to summer holidays Danish travel companies have rejected reports that a lack of jet fuel poses a risk to Danish flights in the coming months, writing that travellers from Danish airports have "nothing to worry about".

Danish travel companies claim fuel shortages 'no threat' to summer holidays

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe? The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe?

Wizz Air reports problems with jet fuel supply in Italy Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air said on Friday it had seen jet fuel shortages at Italian airports, following warnings about supplies around Europe.

Wizz Air reports problems with jet fuel supply in Italy

Former goalkeeper Manninger dies in Austria after car struck by train Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was hit by a train, his former club Red Bull Salzburg said.

Former goalkeeper Manninger dies in Austria after car struck by train

'I've had three different answers': EES causes delays and confusion for Italy's residents As the EU's Entry and Exit system comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt.

'I've had three different answers': EES causes delays and confusion for Italy's residents

Germany's Chancellor Merz takes title of world's most unpopular leader Friedrich Merz, who was an extremely vocal critic of Germany's previous chancellor Olaf Scholz, has become the world's most unpopular democratic leader, according to a recent survey.

Germany's Chancellor Merz takes title of world's most unpopular leader

Swedish government pushes ahead with plan to jail 13-year-old criminals Despite scathing criticism from top legal experts, Sweden's government is moving forward with its plan to jail 13-year-olds found guilty of serious crimes.

Swedish government pushes ahead with plan to jail 13-year-old criminals

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices Germany's biggest airline has been hit by back to back to back workers' strikes this week. Now its announced the closure of its regionally-focused subsidiary.

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices

Fewer foreigners unemployed in Sweden than this time last year Foreigners are driving the fall in unemployment in Sweden, but there's a concerning number of layoffs.

Fewer foreigners unemployed in Sweden than this time last year

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme