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Cambodia's export to EU up over 20 pct to 2.4 bln USD in H1
PHNOM PENH, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported products worth 2.4 billion U.S. dollars to the European Union (EU) market in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 20.6 percent from 1.99 billion dollars, said an official report on...

The magic of travel: Three Ukrainian women writers of the 1930s
Portrait of Daria Vikonska. Screenshot of YouTube Channel Запорожская ОУНБ. Fair use. By Julia Stakhivska This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian voices curate Ukrainian culture.”...

GP who quit job as stress was going to ‘kill him’ now travels the world in a campervan
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...

Overtourism: Why Does Spain Face More Tourism Backlash Than France?
Provence—Why is it that France is the most visited country in the world, but has minimal backlash against overtourism? getty Tourism is booming in Europe. The George Washington University revealed that in 2024, 747 million travelers visited...

East Coast travel warnings outdated, says Saifuddin
East Coast travel warnings outdated, says Saifuddin Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Julia Chan, Malay Mail Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - pix Bernama Kota...

India A Men's Hockey Team Ends Europe Tour Campaign With 2-8 Loss Against Netherlands
(MENAFN- IANS) Eindhoven (Netherlands), July 21 (IANS) India A men's hockey team ended their Europe Tour campaign with a 2-8 loss against the Netherlands with young Indian midfielder Rajinder Singh and forward Selvam Karthi scoring the two goals...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Millions of people travel to Spain every month Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country can boast a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites. In...

‘Smurfs’ Opens at the No. 4 Spot with $11 million Weekend, ‘Demon Slayer’ Hits Big in Japan
Smurfs, Paramount’s new take on the popular Belgian blue characters, debuted at the No. 4 spot on the U.S. box office chart this weekend, with an estimated $11 million in 3,504 theaters. Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots),...
Wellens wins stage as Pogacar keeps Tour de France lead
AFP | Carcassonne Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Tim Wellens of Team UAE won a baking and hilly stage 15 of the Tour de France at Carcassonne yesterday after a 45km solo rampage towards the walled citadel. Overall leader Tadej Pogacar held on to...

Sabah’s ESSZone safe for tourists, says Home Minister
SEMPORNA: Sabah, particularly the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), remains a safe and secure destination for foreign tourists, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said that to further strengthen the positive...

ESSZone safe and secure for tourists – Home Minister
Saifuddin (fourth left) with the foreign delegates at ESSzone in Pulau Bohey Dulang.-Bernama photo SEMPORNA (July 5): Sabah, particularly the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), remains a safe and secure destination for foreign tourists, says...

Seven no-fly holidays children will love - from sleeper trains to beaches
Whether it’s campervanning across France, cycling in Poland or island-hopping in Sweden, these overland trips offer a gentle adventure Having children might have derailed your sense of what a holiday is for; the spontaneity of not knowing where...

Hello Kitty Returns to McDonald's Happy Meals for Beach-Ready Summer 2025 Release
The world's most kawaii kitten is officially returning to McDonald's for Summer 2025. Recently, the Japanese branch of America's iconic fast food chain unveiled a brand-new line of Hello Kitty-themed Happy Meal toys perfect for picnics and long...

Tourism | Spain is the champion of summer 2025 in Europe - ForwardKeys research
Spain is once again the absolute winner of European tourism for summer 2025, according to the latest travel intention data from ForwardKeys. With more than 151 million flight searches for the months of July and August — a percentage that...

Esszone safe and secure for tourists: Saifuddin
Esszone safe and secure for tourists: Saifuddin Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Saifuddin being briefed on telecommunications equipment during a visit to the border...

Saifuddin says travel warnings on Sabah east coast outdated, urges diplomats to see security progress first-hand
SEMPORNA, July 5 — Travel advisories against Sabah’s east coast no longer reflect the reality on the ground, where enhanced security measures and a tourism boom have taken root, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. He...

Military veterans from Hampshire raise thousands for charity by cycling to Belgium
Eight veterans from Lee-on-the-Solent, who served across the Royal Navy, army, and Royal Marines, travelled to Calais in northern France before embarking on a two-day bike ride to Ghent in Belgium, on June 23, before cycling back to Calais....

Belgium Accused of Shielding Israeli Officer Implicated in Gaza Starvation and Hospital Attacks
Belgium is facing mounting international pressure after revelations that it is hosting Colonel Moshe Tetro—an Israeli officer accused of genocide and war crimes in Gaza—as a diplomatic official. The Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human...

Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
The warning follows a decision by Hungarian police on June 19 to ban the annual LGBTQ+ march scheduled for Saturday. Authorities cited a law passed in March that asserts the protection of children must take precedence over the right to assembly....