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Six ways to beat the heat in Italy without air conditioning
Air conditioning is gradually becoming more popular in Italy – but if you can’t or don’t want to install it in your home, there are other ways to keep cool…
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Do I have to file my annual tax declaration if I’ve just moved to Italy?
Living in Italy means you'll have to file an annual income tax declaration – but how soon after relocating do you have to start reporting your earnings to the Italian…
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Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago
Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and…
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What’s open and what’s closed in Norway on Pentecost Monday
Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday is a public holiday in Norway so you might need to plan ahead given not everything is open.
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How to tell where a Dane comes from based on their dialect
There are arguably as many Danish dialects as there are Danes, but what are the general rules for how to tell where in Denmark someone comes from based on their…
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The Spanish residency breaches that can lead to €10,000 fines
Spain's Interior Ministry outlines several offences and residency breaches that can result in €500 fines for minor infractions to €10,000 sanctions for serious offences, ranging from failure to notify a…
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Four perfect spring day trips in and around Vienna
Whether you're up for a forest hike, lakeside ferry ride or garden stroll, these spring escapes in and around Vienna are ideal for sunny days.
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ANALYSIS: Who’s who in France’s 2027 presidential election race
With local elections out of the way, attention has turned to next year's presidential race - in April and May 2027, French people will go to the polls and pick…
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What digital nomads need to know about Spain’s annual income tax declaration
Spain's annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you're here on Spain's digital nomad visa, it's likely you'll have to complete one.
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Strange noises you can make in Norwegian to sound like a local
You don’t need a faultless accent and broad vocabulary to convince people of your Norwegian credentials, as there are a few quirky interjections you can make to fake fluency.
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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
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Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
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Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
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Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
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Are job or rental contracts written in English valid in Norway?
Many international citizens moving to Norway find comfort in job or rental contracts written in English, often a familiar language. But are such contracts valid in Norway?
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How can I get ‘cashback’ at a supermarket in Germany?
Withdrawing cash along with a grocery store purchase is convenient and allows you to bypass ATM fees. But not everyone is aware that the service exists in Germany or how…
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How do you say ‘please’ in Norwegian?
Norwegians are known for their straightforwardness, and the lack of a direct translation for the word 'please' in Norwegian does nothing to soften that reputation.
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Five things foreigners miss the most after moving to Norway
Anyone who moves to a new country will miss things about home, but there are certain aspects particular to life in Norway that will make you yearn for where you…
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Arijit Singh grants Pakistani fan’s special request at O2 London concert
Bollywood singer Arijit Singh made Pakistani entrepreneur Kanwal Malik's dream come true in a magical moment.During his concert at The O2 London, Singh invited Malik to join him on stage,…
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8 things landlords in Switzerland can never ask of tenants
If you have been looking for an apartment for a long time and finally found one you like, you may be ready to fulfil any of your landlord’s conditions. But…
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Which Swiss insurance policies do you really need to have?
Switzerland’s insurance providers offer dozens of various coverage options to the country’s residents. How can you know which ones you really need and which are redundant — or overlapping?
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What’s the statute of limitations in Spain?
Having an idea of the law in Spain and, more specifically, when crimes 'expire', will help you if you ever find yourself in legal trouble.
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Galerna: When temperatures plummet by 18C in an hour in northern Spain
A meteorological phenomenon known as 'galernas' on Spain's northern coast means that you could get caught in sudden storms and plummeting temperatures.
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A mom with a license plate that reads ‘PB4WEGO’ wins a battle with the state to keep it
If you're a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: "Did you go to the bathroom?"
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CNN Heroes Legal Disclosures 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the CNN Heroes Awards Program (the "Awards Program"), nominees must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of December…
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3 alleged gang members and an associate charged in the fatal shooting of an off-duty LAPD officer
Federal prosecutors charged three gang members and one gang associate Thursday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer Fernando Arroyos during an attempted robbery.
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What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
Here are some expert tips about what travelers should do when flights are delayed or canceled.
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Norwegian word of the day: Heldiggris
Pigs aren’t always the luckiest animals, but if somebody in Norway calls you a lucky pig, they are happy for you.
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US job growth slowed in June, latest employment data shows
Live coverage of the June jobs report has now ended. The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of…
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Dare to bare: 24 of the world’s best nude beaches
From big-city bays to secluded shores, there are hundreds of beaches where you can legally frolic while naked. If you're so inclined, strip off that bathing suit and enjoy 24…
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Glastonbury Festival fashion history: Remember when Kate Moss wore rain boots?
With Glastonbury back in full swing, we look back at how Kate Moss broke fashion's proverbial fourth wall when she joined the mortals in their muddy squalor.
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Case dismissed against teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter for allegedly threatening school shooting
The case against Nathan James Cruz was dismissed due to a missing witness, according to court records in Bexar County, Texas.