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Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
The Bolton News
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Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries to be well-informed. This is especially true in the post-Brexit era, which has seen the introduction of new regulations in recent years....
Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
Daily Express
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July 2, 2025
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...
Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
Bristol Post
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July 2, 2025
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...
Inbound Tourism Fuels Land Price Surge Across Japan; High Hopes for Development Projects Ahead
The Japan News
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July 1, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Foreign tourists visit the old townscape of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, on June 25. By Akane Yamaki, Hiromi Ochiai and Ryoma Shintani / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 20:00 JST, July 1, 2025 Strong demand from inbound...
How hot is Europe? Iconic tourist attraction closes to visitors for several days
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
By Samuel Petrequin and Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press PARIS — Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe...
American tourists spend most per person in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 1, 2025
Cyprus tourism revenue up 39.9 per cent in April Tourism revenue in Cyprus experienced a significant rise in April 2025, reaching €304.2 million according to the latest results from the passengers survey conducted by the state statistical service....
April 2025: Easter vacations support European hospitality activity by MKG Consulting
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
While Easter weekend fell at the end of March in 2024, this year it fell in April. The spring vacations fell in the same timeframe, which helped to keep leisure destinations busy. Stabilization of occupancy and average daily rate trends in...
Greece Reopens Honorary Consulate in Ghent, Strengthening Ties with Belgium
Greek Travel Pages
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June 30, 2025
New Honorary Consul Mark Janse and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yiannis Loverdos. Photo source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece has reopened its Honorary Consulate in Ghent after a 21-year hiatus, restoring its diplomatic presence in...
Azores outpaces national tourism growth
The Portugal News
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“In May, all tourist accommodation establishments (hotels, local accommodation and rural tourism) in the Azores recorded 444.8 thousand overnight stays, a figure 3.1% higher than that recorded in the same month last year”, reads the SREA Tourism...
France leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking
Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State
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Paris (CNN) — This summer in Paris, a sunset cigarette under the Eiffel Tower could come with an unexpected price tag. Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children — including parks, beaches, public...
Rural tourism businesses hopeful for the rest of summer
LSM
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July 1, 2025
This summer, residents of the Baltic states plan to travel mostly within their own countries, as well as visit neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted by representatives of the Latvian autonomous intermediary company Booking Group...
"Completely different people" - Femke Bol and fiancé Ben Broeders reveal how they met and detail the dynamics of their relationship
Sportskeeda
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July 21, 2025
Dutch sprinter and hurdler Femke Bol and her fiancé Ben Broeders have shared major details about the dynamics of their relationship, including how they first met, what they admire about each other, how they spend time recharging away from the...
Unique landmark that popular beach wouldn't be the same without
Liverpool Echo
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July 1, 2025
It's now been 20 years since 100 iron men, staring enigmatically out to sea, were first installed on Crosby beach. And for many, it's hard to remember what the area looked like before Antony Gormley’s Another Place was officially unveiled....
Crawl, Walk, Ride: Belgian Special Forces Attend iWaterman Course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.30.2025 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Belgian special forces service members attended Tactical Watercraft Rescue (TWR) training hosted by the iWaterman organization, a specialized water rescue group...
Eiffel Tower closed to tourists, Spain and Portugal see hottest ever days
Wales Online
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July 1, 2025
Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 10:19, 01 Jul 2025 France and the rest of Europe remains in the grip of the first major heatwave this summer with health warnings in effect on Tuesday, even as conditions begin to improve in some parts of the region....
30 June 1960 Independence of the ‘Belgian' Congo. Belgium's colonial crimes in the Congo. A duty to remember
CADTM
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June 30, 2025
Historical context of the colonization of the Congo At the end of the 18th century, over a hundred years before the Congo was colonized by Leopold II, the thirteen British colonies in North America, were liberated from the British crown after...
Go East, Young Student
Transitions
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July 21, 2025
Bulgaria and Romania attract medical students from as far as America and Africa even as their underfunded domestic health systems stagnate. In recent years Bulgaria and Romania have emerged as hubs for Western medical aspirants with both countries...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
6 Music Festivals Worth Visiting for Travel Lovers
Tempo.co
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June 30, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Music festivals are no longer just concerts featuring a lineup of big names in the music world. Nowadays, they offer an immersive experience with a unique atmosphere, stunning backdrops, and the exhilarating feeling of being...