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When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday
BBC
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July 10, 2025
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC News ShareSave Prices for all-inclusive family package holidays in some of the most popular desinations have soared over the past year. But there are ways of saving money if you want to escape abroad. Here are...
European Court rules Russia responsible for shooting down Flight MH17 killing two Newcastle United fans
Chronicle Live
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July 9, 2025
Europe’s top human rights court has ruled that Russia was behind the downing of Flight MH17 – the first time Moscow has been named by an international court as being responsible for the 2014 tragedy that claimed 298 lives. Liam Sweeney and John...
Greece to halt all asylum hearings for migrants from North Africa
Washington Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece will pause processing asylum applications from people arriving from North Africa as the nation faces a surge in migrants. “With legislation that will be submitted to the...
Airport asks travellers not to arrive too early as it hits peak numbers
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
The airport is asking passengers not to arrive too early for their flights as it deals with summer peak numbers. Malta International Airport published passenger guidelines for the summer on Thursday so that operations in the busy season can run as...
Malta Airport publishes summer travel guidance as June passenger numbers soar
Malta Today
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Malta International Airport (MIA) has released its latest summer travel advisory to help passengers navigate the busy holiday season more efficiently, as it also reported strong passenger traffic results for the month of June. The advisory lists...
Germany reaches lowest point of exports to US in three years
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s exports to the United States dropped sharply in May, reaching their lowest point in over three years, as uncertainty surrounding upcoming U.S. tariffs continued to weigh heavily on trade, according to newly released official...
Drunk tourists sleeping on street as locals fume over night out with no accommodation trend
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Tourists going on nights out abroad with no accommodation booked has sparked fury among locals in Majorca . Footage of German holidaymakers sleeping on the streets of a Majorcan village who appear to have passed out drunk has been circulating on...
Greece to halt migrant asylum processing from North Africa
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says the suspension will last for three months amid a surge of arrivals from countries including Sudan, Egypt and Bangladesh. Greece will suspend the processing of asylum applications from individuals arriving...
How the purchasing power of the ‘silver economy’ boosts Ireland’s cruise tourism
Irish Examiner
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July 11, 2025
According to the United Nations, the global population of seniors aged 60 and over is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030, marking a 40% increase over a decade. Research by Oxford Economics indicates seniors will represent a significant portion...
Inside Italy’s secret mosaic school
Daily News
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July 10, 2025
Hidden in a quiet Italian town is one of the world’s most unique art schools – and a rewarding destination for curious travellers. Walking the corridors of the Scuola dei Mosaicisti del Friuli (Friuli Mosaicists School) on a Friday morning, the...
Over Half Of Canadians Say The U.S. Is Their Greatest Threat As Cross-Border Travel Continues To Fall
The Travel
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July 10, 2025
It's no mystery that the relationship between Canada and the U.S. has been tumultuous in the last few months. Yet, many have underestimated how much Canadians' views of the U.S. have changed in just a few years. According to a survey published by...
UK makes deal with France to deport migrants from small boats
The National News
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France and the UK have agreed a “one in, one out” deal in which Britain will return migrants across the channel but take others in return. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the new agreement alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, who...
Starmer's Sandbanks exodus: Experts warn properties Britain's most sought-after postcode are becoming unsellable - as Labour's tax bombs drive buyers abroad to Dubai and the Mediterranean
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
The great Sandbanks gold rush might be over - with properties failing to sell and developers shutting up shop after local authorities were given the power to double council tax on second homes. Known as a bubble for the ultra-rich for its...
What happens if you miss a Ryanair flight and how to claim on travel insurance
Dublin Live
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July 10, 2025
With the holiday season upon us, thousands of families in Ireland are jetting off to Europe and beyond on their travels while schools are shut. It's always advised that you purchase travel insurance for family trips and while it can seem like...
Tour de France stage six: Solo masterclass from Healy, Americans in the break, Van der Poel back in yellow by a second
The Athletic
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July 10, 2025
Ben Healy of EF Education-Easypost won a furiously-contested stage six at the 2025 Tour de France Thursday, attacking from a group of eight riders with 41 kilometers remaining and soloing to the finish in Vire Normandie. The rolling terrain was...
Britain's favourite holiday destination turns red hot as heatwave closes major landmark
Coventry Live
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July 9, 2025
Europe is currently experiencing a heatwave, with Greece, a favourite destination for British holidaymakers, set to see temperatures soar above 40C by the end of July. The Acropolis in Athens has already had to close due to the intense heat....
Europe's freak back-to-back heat-domes killed 2,300 in eight days with temperatures 'reaching 48C', study finds - as continent is ravaged by more wildfires and extreme weather
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
As many as 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the recent two-week heatwave, bleak new research has found. British scientists studying the 10 days to July 2, and looking at cities including London, Madrid,...
As a Frequent Traveler, I Urge You to Stop Everything & Shop These Rare Away Luggage Deals for Amazon Prime Day
SheKnows - New York
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July 10, 2025
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re planning an upcoming vacation or traveling for work, you can’t go wrong with having some extra...
Travel expert warns UK tourists in Spain or Italy to 'act fast'
Birmingham Live
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July 9, 2025
UK tourists planning on flying off to Spain or Italy could face disruption as strikes across the two countries may soon be kicking off - just one week after the Air Traffic Control (ATC) chaos in France. At the end of last week, around 30,000...
France vs. the UK — Which Country Leads in Clinical Trial Excellence?
The European Business Review
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July 9, 2025
Europe is home to some of the most advanced clinical research hubs in the world, and two countries stand out consistently: France and the United Kingdom. Each offers distinct advantages for sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and...