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France 'worried' over teenage cyclist's disappearance in Ira...
Modern Ghana
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A young Frenchman who was on a cycling trip in Iran has been missing since 16 June, a diplomatic source told France's AFP news agency Sunday, describing the disappearance as "worrying". Posts shared on Instagram identified the missing person as...
Banff wants to bring EV charging stations up to speed in tourist town
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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“I think it’s surprising to a lot of people that we don’t have a level 3 charging option in Banff,” said Coun. Barb Pelham. BANFF – The Town of Banff is looking to bring the tourist town up to speed on fast-charging electric vehicle...
How Italy is the Perfect Wellbeing Escape
Wellbeing Magazine
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July 7, 2025
Italy offers more than city breaks and sightseeing tours. It’s also a great destination for wellness-focused travellers who want more from their holidays than crowded tourist attractions and sunbeds by the pool. If you’re wondering where to choose...
Ted Cruz was on pre-planned Greece vacation when floods hit Texas
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he called President Donald Trump within the first hours of the catastrophic flooding that hit Texas on Friday. “It was still early in what was transpiring,” Cruz said at a press conference on Monday. “I said, ‘Mr....
How King Charles will help rebuild the shaken UK-France friendship during the state visit
BBC
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ShareSave Few scenes convey British pomp and soft power more than the King and Queen in a carriage procession through the picturesque streets of Windsor. They are being joined on Tuesday by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron for the first state visit by...
Ted Cruz explains family vacation to Greece during yet another natural disaster in Texas
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz was on vacation as the devastating Texas floods unfolded over the weekend and was forced to cut his trip short. Cruz was seen vacationing in Athens, Greece, over the weekend after casting his vote on Trump's budget bill last week...
EU braces for Trump tariff hike as deadline nears
Virginia Business
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July 7, 2025
Summary Trump imposed 20% tariffs on all EU imports Threatens increase to 50% if no deal by Wednesday Affected goods include food, fashion, and tech Economists warn of broad impact on U.S. and EU markets FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European...
France and Britain meet to address uptick in migrants traveling through English Channel
Washington Examiner
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July 7, 2025
France and the United Kingdom are expected to come to an agreement to crack down on migrants fleeing to the U.K. via the English Channel, which Britain has complained about for years.Over 20,000 boats crossed the channel in migration attempts in...
Foreign Tourists Love Greece: INSETE
To Vima
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July 7, 2025
Foreign tourists, especially American and British female visitors, seem to be “in love” with Greece, according to the latest report by INSETE (October 2024–March 2025), titled “Greece’s Reputation and That of Each Region on Social Media and Travel...
“We’ve Never Seen a July Like This” – Hotel Old Borjomi Director Reports Sharp Drop in Tourism
Business Media Gerogia
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July 7, 2025
Sophio Kikadze, Director of the Old Borjomi hotel in the resort town of Borjomi, says this summer season marks an unprecedented decline in tourist demand, particularly in the month of July. “Our reservations are frozen. There are very few people,...
Violent protests erupt in Mexico City over gentrification and tourism
Straight Arrow News
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Protests in Mexico City turned violent over the weekend of July 4 as demonstrators took to the streets to voice their anger against gentrification and mass tourism. Rent prices have increased dramatically since 2020, and many locals feel pushed...
Greece imposes compulsory work breaks as heatwave grips country
LBC
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7 July 2025, 15:44 A tourist with an umbrella walks outside the Acropolis while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Picture: Alamy...
Découvrez ce paradis tropical caché en France encore épargné par le tourisme de masse
HSU Oracle - Arkansas
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July 7, 2025
Je viens de découvrir un véritable trésor caché en France qui m’a laissé sans voix ! Si vous rêvez d’évasion tropicale sans prendre l’avion, préparez-vous à tomber sous le charme de la vallée de Chaudefour en Auvergne. Ce joyau naturel, encore...
After Trump Call, EU Chief Signals Breakthrough on Trade
TFPP Wire
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July 7, 2025
The European Union is racing to strike a trade deal with the U.S. before steep tariffs take effect. President Trump’s deadline has EU leaders scrambling for an agreement that protects key industries and opens U.S. markets. Key Facts: EU Commission...
European Space Agency invites bids for technology funding for coastal city protection
New Civil Engineer
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July 7, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting companies to bid for funding to leverage new space technology that can provide resilience for coastal cities, rural coastal regions and ports against climate change. The agency has released an invitation...
The cost of being: A tourism operator paying back their Covid-19 small business loan
The Spinoff
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July 7, 2025
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a small-town tourist accommodation provider talks us through their finances. Want to be part of The Cost of Being? Fill out the questionnaire here. Gender:...
Turkey tourists abandon country in panic - 'It's too expensive and not good value'
Irish Star
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July 7, 2025
A new study has disclosed that hotel bookings in Turkey are falling as expenses throughout the nation continue to climb. For decades, Turkey has remained a go-to choice for travelers, gaining popularity as a budget-friendly destination with plenty...
Ted Cruz vacationed in Europe during deadly Texas flood: report
New York Daily News
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July 7, 2025
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reportedly spent the weekend hitting tourists spots in Europe while a devastating Lone Star State flood killed at least 90 campers in the Hill Country. The Republican lawmaker, who infamously fled his home state for Mexico in...
Happy holidays? Retailers rethink holiday strategy amid tariff limbo| Allison Zisko
Home Accents Today - North Carolina
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July 7, 2025
We are just past the halfway mark of the year, a year that back in December seemed so promising for business but has proved to be anything but. With more tariff disruption this week, the industry remains in limbo, a situation it has endured for...
European football’s superiority complex and Fluminense’s mission to destroy it
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
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...