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Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie
Express & Star
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July 8, 2025
Wimbledon fans have faced travel delays as they race across the capital to see Britain’s Cameron Norrie take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. There were “severe delays” across the District, Central, and Hammersmith and City lines on Tuesday...
Exploring Paris’ Hidden History: The Subterranean Tourist
Forbes
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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY O2 : Ossuary in the catacombs of Paris, Ile-de-France, France on July 02, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images Beneath Paris’ grand boulevard lies a hidden history...
Travel expert shares important passport advice to those travelling to Spain
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
There is lots of admin you have to do before jetting off on holiday. You have to make sure your flights and accommodation are booked, as well as any luggage, onward travel or travel insurance you need.But there's another important check you should...
IndiGo's ambitious expansion: launching flights to the UK and Europe as it aims for global airline status by 2030
ETInfra.com
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July 8, 2025
IndiGo is taking flight into new horizons with its recent launch of long-haul international routes to the UK and Europe I know the opportunity is huge. The only thing I don't know is how huge." This is what IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia had three...
Connect, protect and coexist: key terms at the Africa-Spain Summit 2025
Atalayar
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July 8, 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa-Spain Summit 2025 between 6 and 8 July. The summit was organised by One Africa Forums to further strengthen collaboration at all levels between Africa and Spain. One Africa Forums is an organisation that creates economic...
138 Alternatives expands with new France Alps presence
BikeBiz
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July 8, 2025
Munich-based 138 Alternatives, which counts the UCI, Zwift, Lazer, and IAA Mobility amongst clients past and present, has announced the establishment of a local presence for the agency in the French Alps region. In sharing the news, 138 highlights...
No compelling evidence for EU veto of ETraveli, Booking tells court
Yahoo Finance
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By Foo Yun Chee LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -Booking Holdings on Tuesday criticised an EU antitrust veto over its 1.63-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) ETraveli deal almost two years ago, saying regulators failed to provide clear, compelling evidence to show...
Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted during Greece's heat wave
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS — Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut on Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers across the South European country during a four-day heat wave. The Greek culture ministry...
UK tourists heading to Italy, Spain and more told 'act fast' in 'significant' warning
Manchester Evening News
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July 8, 2025
Holidaymakers jetting off to Europe in the coming weeks have been warned of potential disruption to flights due to strike action in destinations including Italy and Spain. It comes after last week French air traffic control strikes caused chaos...
European Space Agency opens call for proposals to boost coastal climate resilience with space tech
Smart Water Magazine
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July 8, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new funding opportunity to support the development of space-based technologies aimed at protecting coastal cities, rural coastal areas, and ports from the growing impacts of climate change. The...
Ryanair Urges EU to Overhaul Air Traffic Services After Disruptive French Strikes
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
As summer holidays got underway, French air traffic controller strikes last week caused significant disruption to flights across Europe. France’s DGAC aviation authority reported 933 flight cancellations on Thursday and around 1,000 on Friday. The...
Sailors urged to help protect the Mediterranean monk seal in Greece
Practical Boat Owner
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July 8, 2025
Sailors visiting Greece can help protect one of the world's rarest seals by reporting sightings or checking and avoiding restricted breeding areas while cruising the Ionian or Aegean Planning a sailing trip to Greece? Sailors are being encouraged...
Greek Hoteliers Warn of Island Infrastructure Shortfalls, Urge EU Action
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
“Access to healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure is fragile in ways often invisible to most.” Yannis Hatzis, President of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), during his speech at the European Parliament. Photo source: POX Greece’s...
Turkey remains Europe’s top destination for plastic waste for five years straight
Bianet
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July 8, 2025
Following China's 2018 ban on plastic waste imports, European countries have increasingly turned to alternative destinations to offload their waste. Turkey has since emerged as a key route for European plastic waste, drawing growing concern from...
Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration
Al Jazeera
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July 8, 2025
Poland has reintroduced temporary checks on its borders with Germany and Lithuania, citing a growing influx of undocumented migrants and increasing public concern over security. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the move on Monday, arguing that...
Zela Aviation Partners with Skyros Municipality to Enhance Air Connectivity and Tourism
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
Skyros in the Sporades. Photo source: Zela Aviation Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has announced a new strategic consultancy partnership with the Municipality of Skyros, aiming to strengthen the island’s air connectivity and promote...
Tour de France: How are its environmental impacts mitigated?
Geographical
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July 7, 2025
The Tour de France is one of the world’s most popular tournaments, but requires sustainable practices to protect the environment it takes place in. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath 33,320 kilometres. That’s the distance that this year’s Tour...
Why was Vermilionville renamed Lafayette? Curious Louisiana travels back 200 years to find out
The Advocate - Louisiana
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The statue of the Marquis de Lafayette and the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association flag are pictured outside city hall following the 2023 Mardi Gras flag raising ceremony Friday, January 6, 2023, in Lafayette, La. STAFF PHOTO BY...
Yorkshire Coast holiday park bags five star awards after 'significant updates'
Yorkshire Live
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July 8, 2025
A Yorkshire Coast caravan holiday park has won a series of awards following a takeover last year. In 2024, Unity Skirlington Coast, located in East Yorkshire, was taken over by Unity Holidays. Since then, the company has invested in improving all...
Foreign Office warning to Brits travelling to Greece as wildfires rage across country
Glasgow Live
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July 8, 2025
Travellers going to a popular Mediterranean hotspot have been warned about potential wildfire dangers during the summer months. The Foreign Office's latest advice for Greece states that wildfires pose a seasonal threat from April to October. The...