Travelling To Europe Soon? Here’s What UK Holidaymakers Need To Know About The EU’s New Border Rules

Credit: Maëva Vigier, Unsplash Save If you’re heading on holiday to Europe any time soon, you’ll need to be aware of a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across...

Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport

Audio By Carbonatix By Inti Landauro BRUSSELS (Reuters) -A general strike held in Belgium on Tuesday grounded most airplanes at the two main airports and disrupted public transport in Brussels. The strike was the latest in a series of protests...

Belgium cancels flights over national strike

An airport employee walks past a board displaying information on canceled flights, at Brussels Airport in Zaventem near Brussels, Belgium, October 14, 2025. OMAR HAVANA / REUTERS A national strike over a government savings plan grounded flights...

Korean Cultural Center in Brussels opens its doors for travel, beauty and food festival

Korea Unboxed: Scoop the Trend showcases the country’s latest tourism, beauty and food trends in the second edition of the Korean Cultural Center’s flagship festival on 18 and 19 October. After last year’s inaugural edition, which attracted...

National Strike Paralyzes Belgium as Flights and Public Transport Halt

A nationwide general strike has brought Belgium to a standstill, grounding flights, halting public transport, and disrupting essential services as tens of thousands of people joined protests against planned public spending cuts by the coalition...

Newport Beach Film Festival readies for the spotlight with films, parties, talks

It’s a chance to get an early glimpse at award contenders, mingle with Hollywood heavyweights and rising stars and be transported through the art of storytelling on the big screen. The 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicks off on Thursday,...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules

Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

Scots holidaymakers warned of travel chaos amid cancelled flights with thousands affected

11:27, 14 Oct 2025Updated 11:32, 14 Oct 2025 Thousands of holidaymakers will be affected by the strikes(Image: Getty Images) Scottish travellers may face major delays today as thousands of flights are set to be cancelled amid airport strikes in...

‘Bankrupt’ Belgian airport kept aloft ‘to serve private jets’

Belgium’s Antwerp airport, known locally as Deurne Airport, has been labelled “bankrupt in all but name” and should close, according to some green activists. Last year alone it was kept afloat by around €13.5 million in public money drawn from...

EU Travelers Choose Local Destinations as 92% of Trips Stay Within EU

In 2024, European Union residents made 1.19 billion personal and professional trips, marking a 4.4% increase compared with 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat. Of these, 92% were intra-EU journeys, underscoring that most Europeans...

Strike in Belgium blocks flights between Sofia and Brussels

Due to force majeure and a planned national holiday on Tuesday, flights FB 407/408 on the Sofia – Brussels – Sofia route have to be cancelled at Brussels Airport. Bulgaria Air announced this on its Facebook page, citing an official statement...

The beautiful Italian spa named the world’s best in 2025 – with Lake Garda views and hiking trails

If you’re serious about relaxation, you’ve probably been to a fair few spas, and know that the little things can turn a good experience into an amazing one. Most resorts now offer packages with meals and provide exceptionally fluffy robes, so it...

Flights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike

Brussels Airport, where a national strike has caused the cancellation of all departing flights. Photo: Marius Burgelman / BELGA/AFP Source: AFP A national strike over a government savings plan grounded flights and disrupted public transport in...

Flights Canceled on Sofia-Brussels Route Amid National Strike in Belgium

Flights between Sofia and Brussels were canceled on Tuesday due to a national strike in Belgium that has halted operations at both Brussels and Charleroi airports. The cancellation affects Bulgaria Air’s scheduled services FB 407 and FB 408 on the...

Wales notebook: Defeat to Belgium dents World Cup qualifying dream - but all is not lost

14 October 2025, 07:20 Where does this leave Wales' hopes of reaching next year's World Cup? Dented, but far from over. The simple and quick route has been shut off by Belgium, who now hold all the aces going into November's final round of games....

Belgium air travel faces major disruption on October 14 amid national strike

Air travellers across Europe are being warned of significant flight disruption next week, as Belgium prepares for a nationwide strike on October 14, expected to heavily impact both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The strike...

Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper skeptical about club acquiring Senne Lammens

Manchester United identified the need for a change in between the sticks going into the current campaign as Senne Lammens was signed from Royal Antwerp. The young Belgian goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford for a fee of £18.1m on the final day of the...

Savitri Jindal’s real estate empire: Inside the Rs 500 crore beach house and more of India’s richest woman

Savitri Jindal net worth: The matriarch of the OP Jindal Group and the richest woman in India, Savitri Jindal, officially made it to the billionaire club in 2025. With a staggering net worth of Rs 3.5 lakh crore ($34 billion), she has secured the...

The problem Arne Slot must fix amid Liverpool's slump, why this next month is vital for Ruben Amorim and Man United - and Forest's big decision: Why we can't wait for the Premier League's return

The international break makes two weeks feel more like two months for a lot of football fans. Well, at least as a Welshman it does. A humiliating 3-0 loss at Wembley to England and a 4-2 thumping in Cardiff at the hands of Belgium has me more...

Mexico’s new heroes Lares & Carlos Andres have what it takes for a bright future

Rising Mexican beach volleyball stars Ines Antonio Vargas Lares & Carlos Andres Ayala Herrera have been real ambassadors for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships that got underway in Puebla on Wednesday. The fans have been going...