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Warning to British passport holders over new October rule for Europe travel
Liverpool Echo
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August 7, 2025
A travel specialist has issued a warning to all British passport holders planning European trips from October 12 onwards. Vix Aguilera, an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent, used TikTok to outline changes to eGates, the automated...
Malta International Food Festival returns on 6 August
The Malta Independent
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The Malta International Food Festival 2025 is set to return next Wednesday, 6 August, bigger than previous editions, in a celebration of Maltese cuisine, international food, and entertainment for families, a government statement said. Organised by...
Turn a Freeroll Into a $1,280 Battle of Malta Package Online at WPT Global
Poker News
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Are you looking for some poker fun in this sun? If so, look no further than WPT Global, the generous online poker site that is running satellites to the upcoming Battle of Malta Autumn Edition in addition to promising its players the chance to win...
St Julian’s dominates commercial real estate lending in Malta
Malta Today
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Malta’s commercial real estate (CRE) lending remains concentrated in a handful of key localities, with St Julian’s emerging as the primary centre for such loans. St Julian’s accounts for the largest share of outstanding CRE loans, just under €160...
Ryanair passengers urged to check one key thing amid warnings of major travel chaos
RSVP Live
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August 7, 2025
Irish holiday-makers heading to Spain are being warned that they could be facing major travel disruption due to strikes. The strikes which may begin next week, on August, 15, 16 and 17, could last until the end of the year and cause chaos for...
70 applications received for Malta Biennale 2026 satellite events
Gozo News
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August 5, 2025
70 applications from across 22 countries around the world were received in response to the call for satellite events to form part of the wider Malta Biennale 2026 programme. Heritage Malta said that this is the second in a series of three...
Think your passport is just ID? Here's what border officials know about you
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
You might think your passport is just a simple travel document — a way to prove who you are when you cross borders —but in reality, border officials see a lot more than you realise. Denied entry Melbourne woman Pauline Ryan was nearing the end of...
SiGMA Poker Tour Brings the Party to Malta This September
Poker News
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After launching in Brazil with a high-energy debut, the SiGMA Poker Tour heads to Malta for its second-ever stop. This time, the cards and cameras are heading to the Portomaso Casino from September 2–7, for a €150,000 guaranteed Main Event, a full...
Fresh chaos at Birmingham Airport as knock-on delays disrupt 43 flights today - check to see if your holiday is affected
Daily Mail
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August 7, 2025
Thousands of travellers faced further long waits at Birmingham Airport today as disruption continued following an emergency landing by a small aircraft. A total of 33 departures and 10 arrivals were cancelled or delayed today after the Beechcraft...
Tantalise your tastebuds in Malta
Travel Weekly
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August 6, 2025
Some people say Maltese food is the best in the world, and not all of those people are from Malta! The Maltese people are very proud of their cuisine, which celebrates the connection between hearty Mediterranean flavours, fresh local ingredients,...
Maltese activists want UEFA to reconsider Israeli teams participating in league
Malta Today
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Ġustizzja għall-Palestina, Watermelon Warriors, Lebanese advocates and other Maltese activist groups have called on local authorities to reconsider next week’s UEFA Europa League qualifier between Ħamrun Spartans and Maccabi Tel Aviv. “European...
Athens Among World’s Top 15 Cities to Work and Vacation
To Vima
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August 6, 2025
Athens has claimed the 12th spot in a global ranking of the best cities for combining remote work with vacation, according to the 2025 “Work from Anywhere Barometer” published by the International Workplace Group (IWG). The ranking, now in its...
Extend summer with our pick of the best beach holidays in October
The Times
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Whether you’re considering a luxurious long-haul trip or a bit of sun closer to home, October can be the ideal month for a beach break. In Europe, there are off-peak prices, sun without the scorch and fewer crowds to contend with — making it...
Exact date UK tourists could face delays arriving in EU under new rules
Birmingham Live
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August 6, 2025
UK holidaymakers will soon face new rules to enter EU countries and the Schengen area. The European Union ’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force on October 12, 2025, bringing in a digital border process for British citizens...
Editorial: Malta can’t afford tourism on autopilot
Times of Malta
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July 26, 2025
Tourism has been Malta’s greatest economic success story. Thousands of jobs, entire industries and the livelihood of many communities depend on the steady stream of visitors who choose to spend their holidays in Malta. Over the past two decades,...
EU reminds travelers: Pets have freedom to roam, too
Knews Kathimerini
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EU citizens aren’t the only ones with the right to move freely across the European Union. Under harmonized EU rules, cats, dogs and even ferrets can travel with their owners across member states. The European Commission reminds travelers that pets...
Where is hot in May? 8 best spring holiday destinations in Europe
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 6, 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...
Moment private plane makes emergency landing at Birmingham Airport causing chaos for thousands: Families are left in tears with summer holidays ruined as ALL flights grounded for hours
Daily Mail
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August 6, 2025
A plane skidded down the runway to make an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport today forcing all flights to remain grounded for hours. The small aircraft, a Beech B200 Super King Air plane, had been headed for Belfast before it was forced to...
Urgent warning for British passport holders travelling to Europe after October 12
Glasgow Live
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August 6, 2025
A travel expert has issued a warning to all British passport holders who are planning a trip to Europe from October 12 onwards. Vix Aguilera, who is an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent, took to TikTok to outline alterations being...
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Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Travel + Leisure
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There's nothing more exciting than examining a passport stamp after entering a new country, seeing the barely-dry ink on the page and creating a tangible memory you can hold in your hand. But that experience will soon go by the wayside as...