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France’s Holiday Wars: A Nation Clings to Its Sacred Downtime as Bayrou’s Axe Looms
27The French cherish many things—long lunches, fine wine, and a passionate argument over politics, but nothing strikes more deeply at the heart of the national soul than the public holiday. So when Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a plan...

Local woman seeks public support to fund service dog, travel expenses
Published 2:45 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Tiffany Worley, a Red Oak community resident, is reaching out to the public for help in raising funds to acquire a service dog that will provide crucial support for her mental and physical health...

Will The Big Beautiful Bill Impact Travel? Here’s What To Know
The Trump administration’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will impact travel and tourism, from costs to transportation and hospitality. In the air travel sector, the Big Beautiful Bill promises an allotment of $12.5 billion toward modernizing America’s air...

UK holidaymakers warned of disposable vape crackdowns in popular tourists hotspots
With Scotland's disposable vape ban now in full effect, users heading on holiday this summer are being urged to double-check the laws in their holiday destination. Dozens of countries now prohibit the use, sale, or import of disposable vaping...

Med Sea heatwave might feel nice for holiday swimming but there's a catch
Mark Poynting and Erwan RivaultBBC Climate & Data teams ShareSave Shading from the midday Sun during a recent heatwave in southern France Warmer water at the seaside might sound appealing for your holiday dip, but a recent ocean heatwave in the...

British holidaymakers issued three-month warning as new travel system approved
A major overhaul of border procedures has finally been approved by the European Parliament, meaning British travellers going on holiday can expect to see significant changes at the airport in just three months' time. The new Entry/Exit System, or...

What is Bastille Day? What to know about the French holiday and why it is celebrated
Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly every French town — it must be Bastille Day. France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or...

New EU visa policy eases Indonesians' travel access
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The European Union (EU) has announced a new visa policy for Indonesian nationals, making them eligible for a multi-entry Schengen visa upon their second entry into EU countries. European Commission President Ursula von der...

Foreign Office issue urgent updates for Brits travelling to three European countries
Dan Taylor, Adam Cailler Senior reporter and Reddit team lead and Ryan Paton 06:32, 15 Jul 2025Updated 06:32, 15 Jul 2025 The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCO) has announced revised travel guidance for British nationals visiting...

UK Foreign Office issues travel update for people visiting three European countries
Ryan Paton SEO Writer and Dan Taylor 05:30, 15 Jul 2025 The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCO) has released fresh travel advice for UK residents planning trips to Germany, Poland, and Lithuania. Around six million Brits a year head...

Tearful Amanda Anisimova thanks mom who travelled for Wimbledon final: ‘Most selfless person I know’
Amanda Anisimova kept apologizing to the spectators at Centre Court — for her performance in a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final and for the emotions that made it hard to deliver a speech afterward. Through it all, Anisimova, a...
Fire prompts Level 3 evacuations in Brinnon area
By Alex Frick Update: As of 7:02 p.m., crews fighting the Belgian Fire were able to get around the perimeter of the fire and are now working on preventing any further loss. The fire burned about five acres of brush and heavy timber. Two structures...
Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku pays courtesy call on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
By: Kwame Bediako Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has paid a special visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during his holiday in Ghana, the country of his parents. The Belgian international has been engaging in a range of meaningful...

Havana-Ciego de Ávila, a Trip in Apaguistan*
The Viazul bus travels through ghost towns, where passengers get on and off by the light of their cell phones. Viazul station in Havana, without electricity or air conditioning. / 14ymedio 14ymedio, Olea Gallardo, Havana – Those without fans waved...

Transfer mystery shrouds Celtic & Rangers amid imminent deal
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has taken to social media to reveal that Portuguese international Carlos Forbs is on the verge of switching Ajax and Club Brugge. Not a big deal, right? Well, the world-renowned journalist has revealed that Forbs...

Belgian man dies after fall in Austrian alps
A 22-year-old Belgian hiker has died following a fall in the Austrian Alps, local rescue services have confirmed. The man had been hiking with a relative in the mountains near Saalbach-Hinterglemm on Wednesday. At around 2:30 p.m., the pair...

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours
Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an...

Tourist Attractions in Luxembourg
Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Jul 10, 2025 Although a small country of just 670,000 people that only covers around 1,650 square kilometers, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg delivers a considerable diversity of attractions and fun things to do....

Pakistan To Not Travel To India For Hockey Asia Cup, Junior Men's World Cup: Report
Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 17:03 IST Pakistan may not participate in the Hockey Asia Cup and Junior Men's World Cup in India due to strained relations, impacting their World Cup aspirations. India might not play Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup...
Belgian Malinois filling in as 'lifeguards' at family pool party show working dogs' idea of summer fun
Belgian Malinois Filling in As 'Lifeguards' At Family Pool Party Show Working Dogs' Idea of Summer Fun originally appeared on PetHelpful. No dog follows 100% of their breed standards, but becoming familiar with a dog's breed can help you learn...