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UK tourists in Spain with blue or burgundy passports warned over '10-year-rule'
Birmingham Live
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July 8, 2025
Millions of Brits will be jetting off to Spain this year, with the promise of warm weather and sandy beaches. However, an expert is warning UK tourists not to make one passport error which could ruin your holiday. Kylie, known as...
40-year-old travel agency in Hungary “murdered” by foreign, loss-making competitor?
Daily News Hungary
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July 8, 2025
According to Unitravel, a Hungarian travel agency that has operated for 40 years, they’re shutting down not because of any misstep in business, tour organizing, or marketing, but because foreign competitors engaged in unfair competition that...
'I’ve travelled to all 44 countries in Europe and there are just four I struggled with'
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
A globetrotting YouTuber who's visited every country in Europe has named four nations she may not necessarily recommend to others. Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber, previously secured the incredible accolade of being the youngest person to...
Travel agency Trafalgar and sister brands launch 16 new tours, including to villages of France and the Balkans
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
Trafalgar: • English Adventure – A family-friendly trip through castles, countryside, and culture. • Villages of France – Slow travel through storybook towns, vineyards and rustic cuisine. • Best of South Korea – A modern-meets-traditional tour...
Everything Vancouver travellers need to know about visiting Vienna
Vancouver Is Awesome
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July 7, 2025
The city boasts shorter lineups than its major Western European counterparts. Vienna, once the centre of the Holy Roman Empire, has a history as rich and fascinating as any of the world's top cities. But much of the Austrian city's charm shines in...
Hungary’s most popular lakes at risk due to severe water shortage – Lake Balaton also under threat
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
Hungary’s most popular lakes may be drained due to a severe water shortage, and Lake Balaton is also in trouble. Recently, Hungarian media suggested that anyone looking to purchase a holiday home offering good value for money might want to...
Budapest Airport: Severe thunderstorms could cause delays in air traffic – UPDATED: terminal, runway closed
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
Budapest Airport would like to inform you that – based on the information provided by HungaroControl – the severe line of thunderstorms currently moving through Hungarian airspace may cause flight delays and even cancellations today and tomorrow...
Hungarian railway chaos continues: vintage buses and insufficient seats
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
Scandal after scandal continues to plague Hungary’s national railway company, MÁV, as public frustration mounts over persistent delays. Following the collapse of the main railway line to Lake Balaton on the very first long weekend of the summer,...
Poland's new border checks: The beginning of the end of free travel in Europe?
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...
A Mysterious Trader of Russian Oil to Europe Links Associates of Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s friends
iStories
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July 7, 2025
In this article you will learn Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is one of Russia’s allies in Europe. He claims that the EU is helping Ukraine at the expense of European interests and that Hungary will not quit Russian oil and gas. Experts and...
Full list of Spain travel advice and safety alerts tourists need to know right now
Irish Star
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July 7, 2025
09:39 ET, 07 Jul 2025Updated 09:41 ET, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a premier vacation spot worldwide, known for its Mediterranean climate, mouth-watering cuisine, and historical landmarks. Compared to other popular tourist destinations, Spain often...
Hail, thunderstorms, unusual chill: sudden cold front arrives in Hungary – here’s what to expect this week
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
After weeks of scorching heat and a virtually rainless June, relief has finally arrived in Hungary in the form of a cold front. The good news? It’s bringing not only cooler temperatures but also much-needed rainfall. For Hungarian agriculture—as...
European tourism grows modestly in Q2 2025 as long-haul markets and off-season demand drive resilience
Monaco Life
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July 7, 2025
Europe’s tourism industry posted a stable performance in the second quarter of 2025, with international arrivals up 3.3% year-on-year, underpinned by growing off-season travel and renewed interest from China and the US. Despite persistent economic...
Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Chronicle Live
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July 7, 2025
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...
Croatia's 'healing island' with its own microclimate and fewer tourists
iNews UK
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July 7, 2025
Head beyond the Dalmatian coast to Lošinj, where pine forests and sunshine have been offering respite for more than a century “Lošinj is the island of vitality; it’s not just wellness, you have to exercise too,” my guide Dunja Sladic says,...
Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
XpatLoop
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Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria,...
William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest
XpatLoop
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William is a seasoned luxury hotel operator with extensive experience across city, resort, and country house hotels, as well as golf course and spa operations. Over the years, he has served as General Manager for numerous prestigious first-class...
Hungarian tourist bus crashes near Subotica: 8 injured
Daily News Hungary
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July 6, 2025
A Hungarian tourist bus carrying 82 passengers was involved in a traffic accident near Subotica, Serbia, on Sunday afternoon, according to Serbian police reports. The bus was heading toward the Kelebia–Tompa border crossing when it collided with a...
Magyar on Orbán interview: Space travel and self-praise, but no word on Hungary’s real problems
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
In his Sunday interview posted on the YouTube channel of Mandiner, the prime minister “talked about everything, as usual, except for the most important things,” the leader of the opposition Tisza Party said on Facebook. “Viktor Orbán’s...
The 20 most friendly countries for international travelers
AOL
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Curious which countries around the world tend to be most welcoming and friendly to international travelers? Gauging this type of personality trait on such a large scale is no easy task, but Remitly, a digital financial services company, conducted...