The Norwegian way of observing Good Friday: In Norway, there are multiple public holidays during the Easter period, including Maundy Thursday (skjærtorsdag) ...
thelocal.no/20230407/the-norwegian-way-of-observing-good-friday
Quick Glance: State-by-State Analysis of Americans' Easter Candy Preferences
- Although there was some regional variation, it appears that Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs were the most popular Easter candy.
- In five states, the top choices were Starburst Easter Jellybeans, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Kinder Joy Chocolate Candy Eggs were next in three states, followed by Cadbury Creme Eggs in two.
- Unsurprisingly, ham was the most popular option, with orders increasing by 254% in the week preceding Easter Sunday.
Flying bells and giant omelettes: 8 ways the French celebrate Easter: Food, drink, family gatherings and egg hunts all feature at Easter in France - plus some ...
thelocal.fr/20190415/6-ways-the-french-celebrate-easter
Quick Glance: Opening Hours Over the Easter Weekend in Germany
- The Easter weekend in Germany starts on Friday, March 29. Maundy Thursday falls on March 28, while Good Friday is a public holiday.
- On Holy Saturday, normal opening hours apply. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are holidays when shops are closed.
- Schools are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as well as doctor's offices and pharmacies. Tourist attractions usually have altered opening hours.
- Public transport operates throughout the holiday period, with a reduced schedule on Sundays.
'La renta': What you need to know about filing your Spanish tax return: The deadline for Spain's 2023 annual income tax return - 'la declaración de la ...
thelocal.es/20190403/la-renta-what-you-need-to-know-about-filing-your-spanish-tax-return
French bill seeks to ban hair discrimination affecting black women: France's parliament on Thursday began debating a bill targeting workplace discrimination ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/french-bill-seeks-to-ban-hair-discrimination-affecting-black-women
French parliament condemns the 'forgotten' massacre of Paris: The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/french-parliament-condemns-the-forgotten-massacre-of-paris
Two die after extreme weather in Spain as Storm Nelson hits: The bodies of two people were recovered on Thursday after falling into the sea in northwestern Spain ...
thelocal.es/20240328/two-die-after-extreme-weather-in-spain-as-storm-nelson-hits
Norwegian word of the day: Drikkeangst: Have you ever woken up with a sore head and wondered whether you'd made a show of yourself the night before? If so ...
thelocal.no/20230215/norwegian-word-of-the-day-drikkeangst
The top music festivals in Norway this summer: Summer is the season of festivals in Norway, so if you've been patiently waiting for nice weather ...
thelocal.no/20230508/the-top-music-festivals-in-norway-this-summer
Why is Good Friday not a holiday in Italy?: Italy is known for observing a generous number of religious holidays - but Good Friday isn't among them.
thelocal.it/20210401/why-is-good-friday-not-a-holiday-in-italy
KEY POINTS: What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis: Cannabis is to be partially freed for consumption in Germany starting April 1st ...
thelocal.de/20240328/key-points-what-to-know-about-germanys-partial-legalisation-of-cannabis
France to increase security at churches over Easter: French authorities are to deploy members of the security forces in front of all Catholic and Protestant ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/france-to-increase-security-at-churches-over-easter
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Norwegians stockpile eggs in Sweden, Storm Hans pushes up cabin insurance claims ...
thelocal.no/20240328/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-146
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Ministry of Integration to define 'Austrian culture', strike at Austrian Airlines ...
thelocal.at/20240328/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-136
Malmö prepares for high-security Eurovision amid Israel protests and terror threat
thelocal.se/20240328/malmo-prepares-for-high-security-eurovision-amid-israel-protests-and-terror-threat
Everything that changes in Sweden in April 2024: Tax rebates, stop-and-search zones, a royal birthday, bonfires and all-day drinking. Here's what you can ...
thelocal.se/20240325/everything-that-changes-in-sweden-in-april-2024
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Lufthansa reaches agreement with striking ground staff, German economy to 'flatline' ...
thelocal.de/20240328/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-19
France and Switzerland locked in conflict over 'fourth' chocolate: A fourth chocolate - 'blond' - has been slowly making inroads into French ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/france-and-switzerland-locked-in-conflict-over-fourth-chocolate
The worst times to drive in Italy over Easter weekend: As some 10.5 million people around the country prepare for an Easter getaway, drivers on Italian roads are ...
thelocal.it/20240328/the-worst-times-to-drive-in-italy-over-easter-weekend
Swiss Alps deaths involving foreigners reach a ten-year high: The number of foreigners involved in fatal incidents in the Swiss Alps reached a ten year high in ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/swiss-alps-deaths-involving-foreigners-reach-a-ten-year-high
Bad food but good culture: What the French really think of the UK: They might not love British cuisine but the UK remains a very popular destination for French ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/bad-food-but-good-culture-what-the-french-really-think-of-the-uk
Spargelzeit: Warm weather marks the beginning of 'asparagus season' in Germany: Asparagus farmers in Germany are expecting a good growing season this year ...
thelocal.de/20240328/spargelzeit-warm-weather-marks-the-beginning-of-asparagus-season-in-germany
Swedish authorities: Worker negligence behind motorway landslide: Swedish authorities said on Thursday that worker negligence at a construction site was believed ...
thelocal.se/20240328/swedish-authorities-worker-negligence-behind-motorway-landslide
Americans in France: Changes for motorists and French tax breaks: From changes to French driving laws to tax guides and how the French celebrate Easter ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/americans-in-france-changes-for-motorists-and-french-tax-breaks
Italy to be ‘split in two' by opposite weather fronts over Easter weekend: Italy faces a weather divide over the Easter weekend, forecasters have said ...
thelocal.it/20240328/italy-to-be-split-in-two-by-opposite-weather-fronts-over-easter-weekend
French Expression of the Day: Giboulées de mars: This French expression explains why the weather has been acting so shifty lately.
thelocal.fr/20210315/french-phrase-of-the-day-giboulees-de-mars/
Eight unique Austrian museums you need to visit: Austria—especially Vienna—is world-renowned for its museums, each exploring thousands of years of art, history ...
thelocal.at/20240328/eight-unique-austrian-museums-you-need-to-visit
OPINION: New cannabis law in Germany isn't dangerous - it's common sense: Following much controversy, Germany's new cannabis act partially legalising the ...
thelocal.de/20240328/opinion-new-cannabis-law-in-germany-isnt-dangerous-its-common-sense
What you need to know about Semana Santa in Seville: Semana Santa is big all over Spain, but in Seville it’s the most important week of the year ...
thelocal.es/20220409/what-you-need-to-know-about-semana-santa-in-seville
Switzerland must strengthen control of its financial sector, IMF warns: The IMF urged Switzerland on Thursday to strengthen its financial sector regulation as ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/switzerland-must-strengthen-control-of-its-financial-sector-imf-warns
My Swedish Career: 'I went freelance and don't regret it for a second': Irish journalist, author and former musician Philip O’Connor managed to start off his ...
thelocal.se/20240328/my-swedish-career-i-went-freelance-and-dont-regret-it-for-a-second
Why does the Swedish media love killjoy festive news?: It's time for Easter! A cause for celebration? Not if the Swedish media has its way.
thelocal.se/20220817/chemical-crayfish-why-does-the-swedish-media-love-killjoy-festive-news
EXPLAINED: How to apply for a work permit in Denmark as an intern: Want to intern at the elite restaurant Noma, at the architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group ...
thelocal.dk/20240328/explained-how-to-apply-for-a-work-permit-in-denmark-as-an-intern
Why the Basque Country is the strike capital of Spain: Around half of all strikes in Spain take place in the Basque Country, but it wasn't always that way.
thelocal.es/20240328/why-the-basque-country-is-the-strike-capital-of-spain
'Il fait bon chaud': Geneva reveals how different French is in Switzerland: It is a well-known fact that the Swiss German language is totally different from ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/il-fait-bon-chaud-geneva-reveals-how-french-is-different-in-switzerland
Which flights will be affected by Spain's airport strikes over Easter?: If you've got a flight booked to or from Valencia or Madrid-Barajas airport over ...
thelocal.es/20240328/which-flights-will-be-affected-by-spains-airport-strikes-over-easter
Detectives return to French village to solve missing toddler mystery: Investigators cordoned off a tiny village in the French Alps on Thursday to solve the ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/detectives-return-to-french-village-to-solve-missing-toddler-mystery
Why is Maundy Thursday a holiday in Denmark and Norway but not Sweden?: People in Denmark and Norway have the day off on Maundy Thursday, but people in Sweden ...
thelocal.se/20240328/why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden
EXPLAINED: Spain's Easter white hoods are a symbol of penance, not right-wing extremism
thelocal.es/20190408/capirotes-are-a-symbol-of-penance-not-of-right-wing-extremism
What exactly is Germany's 'Green Thursday' and is it a public holiday?: Thursday March 28th, 2024 marks 'Gründonnerstag' in Germany. How exactly did the ...
thelocal.de/20190418/der-grndonnerstag
What second-home owners need to know about French taxes: If you have a second-home in France you will need to get involved in the French tax system - here's ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/what-second-home-owners-need-to-know-about-french-taxes-2
What is the risk of new terror attacks in Austria?: Following the March 22nd attack in Moscow’s Crocus City Hall that left over 140 dead ...
thelocal.at/20240328/what-is-the-risk-of-new-terror-attacks-in-austria
Zurich looks to change fees for Swiss citizenship process: Some candidates applying for Swiss citizenship in the city of Zurich will pay less for the procedure ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/zurich-looks-to-change-fees-for-swiss-citizenship-process
How older people in France can get free assistance for outings: The scheme 'Sortir Plus' (Get out more) is available for some over-75s in France ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/how-older-people-in-france-can-get-free-assistance-for-outings
Storm Nelson dampens Spain's Semana Santa celebrations: Storm Nelson has soaked parts of Spain during its famous Semana Santa celebrations, bringing heavy rain ...
thelocal.es/20240328/storm-nelson-dampens-spains-semana-santa-celebrations
EXPLAINED: What is the reference letter you need for Swiss citizenship?: When seeking Swiss naturalisation, you must provide certain documents ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/explained-what-is-the-reference-letter-you-need-for-swiss-citizenship
Everything you need to know about travel to, from and in Sweden this Easter: Easter tends to be the busiest travel holiday in Sweden. Here's the latest on ...
thelocal.se/20240325/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-easter-2024
EXPLAINED: Austria wants to define its fundamental culture but what is it?: Politicians from Austria's centre-right ÖVP are putting together a definition of ...
thelocal.at/20240328/explained-austria-wants-to-define-its-fundamental-culture-but-what-is-it
France plans cuts to its generous unemployment system: France's prime minister, Gabriel Attal, announced plans to change the country's famously generous ...
thelocal.fr/20240328/france-plans-cuts-to-its-generous-unemployment-system
Italian expression of the day: 'Hai ragione': Think everyone needs to know this Italian phrase? You've got a point.
thelocal.it/20201208/italian-expression-of-the-day-hai-ragione
Is there any hope for Berlin's strained rental market?: Rents in Germany’s capital city have more than doubled in the last decade, according to a recent report ...
thelocal.de/20240328/is-there-any-hope-for-berlins-strained-rental-market
PODCAST: Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis and the most beautiful French train journeys
thelocal.fr/20240328/podcast-is-france-heading-for-a-greek-style-debt-crisis-and-the-most-beautiful-french-train-journeys
Which Swiss cantons have the most public holidays over Easter?: Good Friday and Easter Monday are two holidays that are celebrated in some Swiss cantons over the ...
thelocal.ch/20230403/which-swiss-cantons-have-the-most-public-holidays-over-easter
Quick Glance: The definitive guide to Easter in Denmark
- In Denmark, the Easter season consists of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
- For most Danes, the pskefrokost, or Easter lunch, is a must.
- The Easter lunch, which is usually held on Easter Sunday, can be spread out over the day and can include both the afternoon and evening meals.
- An Easter egg hunt is not complete without it.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Italy to further restrict building superbonus, controversial highway code changes approved ...
thelocal.it/20240328/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-12
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Teachers report worsening violence, Danish electric car firm faces bankruptcy ...
thelocal.dk/20240328/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-18
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Government decides on 13th pension modalities; Switzerland and Germany agree on fining each ...
thelocal.ch/20240328/today-in-switzerland-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-135
Spanish prosecutors want Rubiales jailed for 2.5 years for World Cup kiss: Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years jail for disgraced ex-football ...
thelocal.es/20240327/spanish-prosecutors-want-rubiales-jailed-for-2-5-years-for-world-cup-kiss
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: 'Sensational' silver treasure found on Swedish island, diplomatic immunity protects driver who ...
thelocal.se/20240328/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-141
Five killed in Flixbus accident on German motorway: The accident took place on the A9 motorway on Wednesday morning. Police have said at least five are dead and ...
thelocal.de/20240327/five-killed-in-flixbus-accident-on-german-motorway
Departure of school principal after death threats sparks anger in France: French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what they ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/departure-of-school-principal-after-death-threats-sparks-anger-in-france
Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Notre-Dame rebuild 'meeting deadline and budget': Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in 2019, is on track to re-open on time on December 8th ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/notre-dame-rebuild-meeting-deadline-and-budget
LISTED: The visa options Americans can apply for to live in Italy: Moving to Italy is a dream for many US nationals who have fallen in love with the country ...
thelocal.it/20240327/listed-the-visa-options-americans-can-apply-for-to-live-in-italy
Cheese in numbers: France's obsession with fromage: From cheese types to the amount eaten per year, via cheese favourites - here's a look at how France ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/cheese-in-numbers-frances-obsession-with-fromage
Are France's loss-making regional airports under threat?: Just a quarter of France's airports break even financially with the rest - the smaller ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/are-frances-loss-making-regional-airports-under-threat
Danish word of the day: Gækkebrev: Children across Denmark will be sending fun Easter-themed letters to each other in the coming days ...
thelocal.dk/20220413/danish-word-of-the-day-gaekkebrev/
France and Brazil unveil €1billion green Amazon investment plan: French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Brazil on Tuesday with the launch of a ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/france-and-brazil-unveil-e1billion-green-amazon-investment-plan
What are the best cities in Spain to see the Semana Santa processions?: Semana Santa or Holy Week is held in Spain during the run-up to Easter Sunday ...
thelocal.es/20230321/best-cities-in-spain-to-see-the-semana-santa-processions
Why Spain is unlikely to ever ban foreigners from buying property: After several regions around Spain have attempted to bring in limits on property purchases by ...
thelocal.es/20240327/could-spain-ever-ban-foreigners-from-buying-properties
IN NUMBERS: Has Sweden's wave of deadly gang violence peaked?: The number of deadly shootings in Sweden has fallen after hitting a record in 2022 ...
thelocal.se/20240327/in-numbers-has-swedens-wave-of-deadly-gang-violence-peaked
Eight unmissable events in Austria in April 2024: Austria has a lot to offer this April. Here we list eight exciting happenings, including lively festivals ...
thelocal.at/20240327/eight-unmissable-events-in-austria-in-april-2024
Elation and worry as German citizenship law passes final hurdle: With dual citizenship set to come into force at the end of June, foreigners in Germany are ...
thelocal.de/20240327/elation-and-worry-as-german-citizenship-law-passes-final-hurdle
Spanish inflation picks up in March as energy prices rise: Spanish inflation accelerated in March due mainly to higher energy costs, preliminary official data ...
thelocal.es/20240327/spanish-inflation-picks-up-in-march-as-energy-prices-rise
Eight very different museums in Switzerland you need to visit: Switzerland has thousands of years of cultural history and stories to experience ...
thelocal.ch/20240327/eight-very-different-museums-in-switzerland-you-need-visit
Six fascinating events to dive into spring in Germany: Forsythia flowers are in full bloom and April is loaded with events to celebrate the warmer weather and ...
thelocal.de/20240327/six-fascinating-events-to-dive-into-spring-in-germany
Norwegian word of the day: Påske: Today's Norwegian word of the day is one you have probably heard a lot in recent weeks, but you probably don't ...
thelocal.no/20240327/norwegian-word-of-the-day-paske
One in 10 struggle to make ends meet: Poverty in Switzerland revealed: Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world which contributes to overall ...
thelocal.ch/20240327/one-in-10-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-poverty-in-switzerland-revealed
Why are thefts increasing in Switzerland?: Newly published figures show that the number of thefts in Switzerland has substantially increased in 2023 ...
thelocal.ch/20240327/why-are-thefts-increasing-in-switzerland
Where in Norway do they dislike tourists?: Norway can be considered a very tourist-friendly country, and visitors are welcome almost everywhere. Still ...
thelocal.no/20240327/where-in-norway-do-they-dislike-tourists
Swedish central bank: Cuts to key interest rate in May or June 'likely': Sweden's Riksbank on Wednesday left the country's main interest rate unchanged ...
thelocal.se/20240327/swedish-central-bank-cuts-to-key-interest-rate-in-may-or-june-likely
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