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'Work and Stay Agency': How Germany plans to speed up skilled worker immigration As the labour shortage in Germany worsens, the federal cabinet has given the go-ahead for a new agency that would make it easier – and faster – for more skilled migrants to come and live in Germany.

'Work and Stay Agency': How Germany plans to speed up skilled worker immigration

PODCAST: What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone? During a week of high drama in France, the Talking France podcast is back to help you keep up with all the latest political shenanigans, plus the 80th birthday of French social security, the social rules on lateness and why France is suffering from an egg shortage.

PODCAST: What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone?

Ryanair focuses on touristy Spain with nine new Málaga routes Despite recently cutting a million seats from Spain's regional airports, budget airline Ryanair is expanding routes from Málaga this winter, thus boosting its presence on the Costa del Sol.

Ryanair focuses on touristy Spain with nine new Málaga routes

OPINION: France is in a dark place, it may get darker As another prime minister falls, plunging the country into fresh chaos, John Lichfield looks at where France goes next, and whether anything can be salvaged from the mess.

OPINION: France is in a dark place, it may get darker

What next for France as PM resigns after less than a month in the job? Calm and stable it isn't. France has now lost its fifth government in two years after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in the job. So what happens next?

What next for France as PM resigns after less than a month in the job?

Can I opt out of giving my biometrics under Europe's new border checks? Non-EU travellers heading to EU/Schengen countries will soon face biometric border controls as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force from October 12th. But can travellers opt out?

Can I opt out of giving my biometrics under Europe's new border checks?

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestinian marches in Europe Huge numbers turned out at pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists on board a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the territory.

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestinian marches in Europe

Munich airport shut again over drone scare Munich airport was forced to halt operations for the second day in a row on Friday over drone sightings, with dozens of flights and more than 6,000 passengers affected.

Munich airport shut again over drone scare

Swedish personality test: What does your cinnamon bun say about you? October 4th is Cinnamon Bun Day in Sweden, but what does your choice of cinnamon bun say about you?

Swedish personality test: What does your cinnamon bun say about you?

French port of Calais unveils start dates for EES border checks As countries prepare for the introduction of the EU's new EES border control system, the French port of Calais has unveiled the process for people travelling between France and the UK.

French port of Calais unveils start dates for EES border checks

Who do foreigners vote for when they gain Spanish citizenship? Survey data has revealed the political leanings of naturalised Spanish citizens, a group forecast to grow considerably and play an increased role in electoral politics in Spain in the coming years.

Who do foreigners vote for when they gain Spanish citizenship?

Ryanair to cancel 'up to 600 flights' during French air traffic control strike The budget airline Ryanair says it expects to have to cancel up to 600 flights - affecting around 100,000 passengers - during next week's strike of French air traffic controllers.

Ryanair to cancel 'up to 600 flights' during French air traffic control strike

Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure Germany's Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.

Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

'Block everything': Anti-war protests grow in Italy as general strike begins As strikes began on Thursday, protesters in Rome gathered at the Colosseum and marched through the capital in support of the aid flotilla and against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's support of Israel.

'Block everything': Anti-war protests grow in Italy as general strike begins

France to try Chinese captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel A French court is to try the Chinese captain of a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" early next year, prosecutors said on Thursday, after it was intercepted off the coast of France.

France to try Chinese captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel

Where travellers in Germany can expect heavy traffic around Unity Day Anyone travelling by road or rail in Germany this weekend should be prepared for traffic jams and crowded carriages, as a holiday weekend, school breaks and a high number of construction sites all contribute to travel chaos.

Where travellers in Germany can expect heavy traffic around Unity Day

Q&A: What we know about the Oktoberfest closure and explosions in Munich Oktoberfest remained closed on Wednesday as police investigated a bomb threat. Here's what we know so far about the closure and the explosions and blaze in northern Munich.

Q&A: What we know about the Oktoberfest closure and explosions in Munich

'Easy victim': Why is Denmark being targeted with mystery drone flights? Denmark's support for Ukraine, its lack of anti-drone defences and this week's EU summit in Copenhagen could all explain the unidentified drone sightings over Danish airspace that have been widely blamed on Russia.

'Easy victim': Why is Denmark being targeted with mystery drone flights?

Why French supermarkets are reporting egg shortages If you're shopping in France you might have noticed empty shelves in the egg section of your local supermarket - apparently due to an 'explosion' in demand as the French embrace egg-based cooking.

Why French supermarkets are reporting egg shortages

IN PICS: Beaches shut on Spain's Ibiza as downpours spark floods Spain's Mediterranean holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera emerged relatively unscathed from torrential rainfall on Tuesday that triggered floods and prompted the closure of beaches and schools.

IN PICS: Beaches shut on Spain's Ibiza as downpours spark floods

Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence? Some travellers won't have a problem renting a car in Germany with a driver's licence from their home country. But for visitors from some countries, and long-term residents it's a bit more complicated. Here are the rules to know.

Can I rent a car in Germany with my foreign driver's licence?

EES calendar: When will new border checks be enforced between France and UK? The EU's new Entry & Exit System of border control is due to start on October 12th - but a phased introduction means that not everyone travelling to and from France will be affected straight away.

EES calendar: When will new border checks be enforced between France and UK?

OPINION: Sarkozy case poses a question - why are French conservatives so crooked? In all the froth and fury after the court decision to send former President Nicolas Sarkozy to jail, one question has scarcely been asked - writes John Lichfield - why are politicians of the French centre-right so crooked?

OPINION: Sarkozy case poses a question - why are French conservatives so crooked?

What's the deal with EES and medical insurance for British tourists in France? Changes to border procedures as part of the EU's new EES seem to suggest that British tourists would require proof of medical insurance in order to enter France - here's a breakdown of the new rules.

What's the deal with EES and medical insurance for British tourists in France?

BREAKING: Night trains from Paris to Berlin and Vienna to be axed Two popular night train routes from Paris to Berlin and Paris to Vienna will be scrapped in December, the Austrian rail provider ÖBB confirmed on Monday.

BREAKING: Night trains from Paris to Berlin and Vienna to be axed

Spain's Valencia on red alert as region battered by heavy rain Spain's meteorological agency has put the eastern Valencia region under red alert for heavy rains, amid fears of a repeat of floods that killed 235 people last October in the area.

Spain's Valencia on red alert as region battered by heavy rain

Everything you need to carry in your car while driving in Germany Whether you drive every day in Germany or are just passing through on a cross-border road trip, there are several items you'll legally need to have in your vehicle at all times.

Everything you need to carry in your car while driving in Germany

Four things you need to do after losing your job in Germany Losing a job can be a nightmare situation for foreigners in Germany - but following these simple steps will get you back on your feet in no time.

Four things you need to do after losing your job in Germany

Inside Spain: Demand for Spanish residency still strong post-Brexit Spain's British population keeps growing even though Brexit made it considerably harder for them to move here on a whim. New Eurostat data shows that Spain clearly outweighs all other EU nations when it comes to first-time residency permits issued to Brits.

Inside Spain: Demand for Spanish residency still strong post-Brexit

Denmark accepts Swedish anti-drone help for EU summit in Copenhagen Denmark said Friday it had accepted a Swedish offer of anti-drone technology for next week's EU summit in Copenhagen, following several mysterious drone sightings at Danish airports this week.

Denmark accepts Swedish anti-drone help for EU summit in Copenhagen