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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...
British passport holders urged to check new October rule before travelling in Europe
Bristol Post
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August 6, 2025
Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 15:02, 06 Aug 2025 A travel expert has issued a warning to all British passport holders who are planning a trip to Europe from October 12th onwards. Vix Aguilera, who is an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent,...
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...
Malta to host prestigious 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
The Malta Independent
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It was officially announced today that the country will host the 2027 edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG). The announcement came during a signing ceremony held in Malta, attended by President of Commonwealth Sport Dr Donald Rukare,...
Major warning for holidaygoers as Ryanair staff across sunshine spot to strike
Dublin's Q102
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All Onic Entertainment (via Getty Images) Heading on a holiday soon? A major travel alert has been issued for Irish holidaymakers as Ryanair ground handling staff across Spain prepare to go on strike. The affected workers, employed by Azul...
Cuba and Malta for Cooperation in Tourism
Cuban News Agency
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July 25, 2025
Havana, July 24 (ACN) Cuba and Malta penned a MOU in tourism to expand bilateral cooperation and promote joint actions to the benefit of the tourist sectors of the two countries. The document was penned by Cuba ambassador Mirta Granda and by...
Three regional airports across the UK to get new airlines and holiday destinations
The Sun
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August 5, 2025
MORE flights and new holiday destinations could be coming to three UK airports. The airports of Exeter, Bournemouth and Norwich have all been sold as part of a £200million deal set to close later this month. 5 Three regional airports have been...
Tourists up by almost 11% in June, with per capita spending rising 7.4%
Times of Malta
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July 30, 2025
Tourist numbers to Malta were up by 10.8 per cent in June and the average tourist spent 7.4 per cent more than in the same month last year, official figures indicate. A total of 386,776 tourists visited Malta in June, with well over 90 per cent of...
SET SAIL ON A VACATION THAT NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO, AS CELEBRITY CRUISES REVEALS THE FIRST OF ITS 2027-2028 ITINERARIES
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Highlights of the 2027-2028 season include: Back-to-back sailings on Celebrity Xcel will take guests through France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Greece and Turkey. More than 60 overnight stays and more than 115 port days...
Poor water quality and overcrowding are excluding persons with disabilities from beaches – MFOPD
Gozo News
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August 4, 2025
The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability (MFOPD) is calling urgent attention to a growing problem for persons with disabilities. “While Malta and Gozo boast some of the cleanest waters in the EU overall, many popular urban...
Malta joins 14 other countries in reaffirming intention to recognise the State of Palestine
The Malta Independent
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Ahead of the meeting of the Heads of State and Government during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, Malta joined another 14 countries in a statement confirming their intention to recognise the State of Palestine,...
Blood donation session on Tuesday in Gozo
Gozo News
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August 17, 2025
On Tuesday, there will be a blood donation session in Gozo, all groups are needed, the National Blood Transfusion Service said. The Service said that the summer months can be particularly challenging for maintaining the correct level of blood...
10 top chef’s pork recipes worth the crackle
Gourmet Traveller
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August 18, 2025
Is it just us, or whenever you’re in a restaurant and there’s mention of crispy pork belly or a spicy Asian pork dish on the menu, you just have to work it into your order? Same goes when you’re in a cosy gastro pub, it’s the golden pork schnitzel...
Malta aims to strengthen protection for human trafficking victims
The Malta Independent
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The Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) hosted a national conference today to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, focusing on strengthening protection for vulnerable groups in Malta. The event forms part of the 'New...
209,000 tourist trips were made in Q2, Italy was most popular destination
Gozo News
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August 4, 2025
Latest National Statistics Office data issued today, show that outbound tourist trips from April to June reached 208,988, this was an increase of 11.6% over the corresponding quarter last year, while total nights spent amounted to 1,493,684, an...
Underrated, But Worth Visiting In 2025: North Dakota's Secret National Park Gateway
The Travel
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August 16, 2025
North Dakota is brimming with natural marvels. Located east of the state is the Red River Valley, the Missouri Plateau to the west, the Badlands to its southwest, and the Great Plains, which covers nearly half of North Dakota. This geographic...
Sicilian tourists charged with €40,000 theft at Sliema Beach Club
The Malta Independent
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Three Sicilian men appeared in a Maltese court on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to allegedly stealing valuables worth over €40,000 from patrons at a beach club in Qui Si Sana, Sliema. The accused - 25-year-old Simone Serrafino, 26-year-old Michele...
10 frequently asked questions about Schengen visa-free travel — answered
The Times of India
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Europe has long been a dream destination for travellers, and the Schengen visa is the golden ticket that makes borderless travel across much of the continent possible. The Schengen Area is a unique agreement between certain European countries that...
KM Malta Airlines – KM Rewards Paid Status Match
LoyaltyLobby
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August 3, 2025
KM Malta Airlines is the latest airline to offer paid status matches with the help of Statusmatch.KM Rewards matches most airline, hotel, or credit card tiers to relevant tiers of its own program.Please note that the KM Rewards match is open to...
Malta is packed with history and beauty. Here’s where to visit
The Times
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It’s been said before, but we’ll happily say it again: size really doesn’t matter. Alone in the middle of the Mediterranean, Malta may be small (the main island measures just 246 sq km) but it’s got everything going for it: three Unesco heritage...