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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...
I visited a beautiful city just 25 minutes from Copenhagen that has hardly any tourists
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Cycling along the canal, enjoying brunch spots with friends and indulging in all the Danish culture at the museums and castles are just a few wonderful things I did when I went on holiday to Copenhagen last month. However, one drawback of...
Thailand crowned best massage nation and participation numbers break records at World Championship in Massage
Leisure Opportunities
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July 4, 2025
The event is both a competition and a space to network and promote the different massage techniques practiced around the world Participants pay a fee of €260 (US$306, £223) to compete The overall individual winner, receiving a gold medal, was...
Turkey travel warning after all flights grounded at major airport
Yorkshire Live
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June 30, 2025
All flights at a Turkish airport were grounded as fire crews battled an out-of-control wildfire. Adnan Menderes Airport, serving the coastal city of Izmir, was unable to facilitate any landings or take-offs for several hours this afternoon. The...
MouseNotifier reveals 15 safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers
Travel Weekly
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June 30, 2025
MouseNotifier’s study has revealed the 15 safest countries for LGBTQ travellers in 2025 with Sweden taking the top spot. The study, developed by Disney dining alert software system MouseNotifier, ranked 203 countries based on their LGBTQ+ rights...
Greek workers say ‘No’ to 13-hour day
The News Line
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July 4, 2025
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the Greek TUC, responded on Thursday with an angry statement to the government Labour Ministry’s intention to extend working hours to up to 13 per day for the same employer. Worker representatives...
Air France–KLM Confirms Plan for Majority Control of SAS
FTN News
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July 4, 2025
Air France–KLM confirms plan for majority control of SAS, signaling a major shift in European aviation strategy and a landmark partnership that could reshape travel across Scandinavia and beyond. This move marks a pivotal chapter for both airlines...
Copenhagen - cool, cultured and deliciously Danish
The Irish Post
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June 27, 2025
WE checked into Coco Hotel, a boutique bolthole in Vesterbro that feels more Parisian guesthouse than Nordic. With a leafy courtyard, curated interiors and laid-back charm, it’s a stylish base. Rooms come with ensuite showers and are comfortable,...
Embroidery Is The Hot New Way To Document Your Travels
Forbes
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Elin Petronella capturing Biarritz in thread Charles and Elin As people look for ways to take a break from their devices and create something with their own hands, embroidery has taken over the internet. It’s a great craft for travelers because...
Flights at major tourist destination cancelled as wildfires erupt near airport
Daily Star
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June 29, 2025
A major airport in Turkey has had to cancel flights due to a raging wildfire which has caused chaos this evening. Take-offs and landings were suspended at Adnan Menderes Airport, a hub which serves tourist-hotspot and coastal city Izmir. The...
Irish holiday goers impacted after Turkey airport grounds all flights following wildfire
Irish Mirror
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June 29, 2025
Irish holiday goers have been impacted after an airport in Turkey grounded all flights as fire crews work to battle a wildfire raging out of control. No flights are departing or taking off from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city...
Pictures: through the years at city school
Hereford Times
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The proposed new school for senior boys, to be built in the Whitecross area of Hereford, would help relieve pressure on the oversubscribed Scudamore School and Holmer School, it was hoped. Whitecross School in 1955 But it was not until January...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Oasis return to the stage in Cardiff as 74,000 fans witness reunion 16 years in the making
Malay Mail
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July 5, 2025
CARDIFF, July 5 — British rock legends Oasis kicked off a hotly anticipated worldwide reunion tour yesterday in Cardiff, delighting fans with a comeback performance few thought possible after their acrimonious split nearly 16 years ago. The...
Flights grounded at Turkey airport as Newcastle holidaymakers scheduled to fly
Chronicle Live
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June 29, 2025
20:37, 29 Jun 2025 Turkey's Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves flights to and from Newcastle, has suspended flights as fire services strive to quell a rampant wildfire. The airport, which serves the coastal city of Izmir, is currently not...
Turkey airport grounds ALL flights as out of control wildfire traps tourists
The Mirror
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June 29, 2025
Flames rise from forest area after a wildfire broke out in Seferihisar district, Izmir ( Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) An airport in Turkey has grounded all flights as fire crews work to battle a wildfire raging out of control. No flights are...
Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
The News International
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
Tourist Alleges J.D. Vance Meme Got Him Barred From the U.S.
Fodors Travel Guide
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June 26, 2025
The U.S. denies the accusation. A Norwegian traveler alleged he was denied entry to the United States on June 11. The reason? A meme of Vice President J.D. Vance that border protection officers found on his phone. The incident has sparked...
EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
Belfast Live
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June 29, 2025
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...
Tourist: JD Vance meme kept him out of US. Officials deny claim
The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio
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A Norwegian tourist, Mads Mikkelsen, was denied entry to the U.S. after admitting to prior marijuana use, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Initial reports suggested Mikkelsen was denied entry due to a meme on his phone, but Homeland...