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Parliamentary petition on residential issues from tourist rentals granted extension
Gozo News
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August 14, 2025
Momentum has advised that the deadline for a parliamentary petition calling for immediate action on the regulation of short-term rentals has been extended. The Party said that the extension was granted following “significant technical issues” on...
Malta among 26 countries calling on Israel to let aid into Gaza
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
Malta is among 26 countries calling on Israel to let a “flood” of aid into Gaza and allow humanitarian organisations to operate in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from countries including Canada, France...
Malta mobile home park residents say they are being wrongly cited for code violations
Albany Times Union - New York
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August 12, 2025
Christine Coonradt shows the vent from her pellet stove on the side of her mobile home in Malta Gardens on Aug. 5 in Malta. This was one of the code violations from Malta about her property.Lori Van Buren/Times Union Patrick Allen points to the...
Europe's next big change for travelers? The end of physical passport stamps
The Union Democrat - California
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Collecting passports stamps from countries around the world has long been part of the thrill for avid globetrotters. But that cherished part of travel is about to become a thing of the past across many European locations. Nearly 30 countries in...
Pharmacies open in Gozo on the Public Holiday
Gozo News
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August 14, 2025
On Gozo, there will be two pharmacies open for customers tomorrow – a Public Holiday – from at least 9am till midday and then again from 4pm until 7pm. On Friday the 15th of August, the pharmacies open during these hours will be: Highland...
CAVU, Ryanair collaborate to streamline travel experience
Aerospace Technology - New York
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August 14, 2025
CAVU has entered into a new multi-year contract with Ryanair aimed at improving the travel experience for passengers. Under this new arrangement, CAVU will provide airport parking, fast-track security, and transfer services across a substantial...
Foreign Office full statement as UK tourists face new entry fee in 29 countries
Chronicle Live
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August 14, 2025
UK tourists are set for more travel rule changes from October. As tourists get ready for their European holiday, it's prudent to note that it'll be more expensive sooner rather than later. UK tourists travelling abroad in the European Union will...
Bus gets beached on Ġnejna Bay while trying to reverse
Malta Today
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A Malta Public Transport bus ended up stuck in the middle of the beach at Ġnejna Bay on Thursday morning. A spokesperson from Malta Public Transport confirmed with MaltaToday the bus got stuck in the sand after the driver tried to reverse out of...
Next stop: Ġnejna bay. Bus gets stuck in sand on popular beach
Times of Malta
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August 14, 2025
Updated at 11.29am with Malta Public Transport statement Early morning bathers who made their way to Ġnejna Bay for a refreshing swim on Thursday morning were surprised to find a bus in the middle of the bay. Photos shared on social media show the...
Valletta fatal crash: Videos of collision shown in court
Malta Today
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Videos of the Valletta crash that took the life of Mildred Azzopardi were shown during the compilation of evidence against Benjamin Chetcuti, a 23-year-old soldier from Paola. He appeared in court on 29 July and was charged with the involuntary...
The 18 best things to do in Valletta, Malta's pocket-sized capital
Lonely Planet
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Malta’s pocket-sized capital is a 16th-century expression of magnificent architecture, with tall townhouses towering over narrow streets. Named after the Grand Master when it was built, Jean Parisot de la Valette, this is a capital like no other....
Europe’s strict new travel rules for Australian visitors
Executive Traveller
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August 14, 2025
Australians travelling to Europe can expect longer queues at the border when the EU’s new digital immigration system launches on October 12. The Entry/Exit System, or EES, is being rolled out at the borders of the ‘Schengen Zone’ – a group of 29...
Critically ill Maltese woman gets married in Palermo hospital intensive care
Times of Malta
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August 13, 2025
A Maltese woman who is critically ill in a Palermo hospital has married her husband in the intensive care unit. The Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (ISMETT) said the woman, identified only as Maria, was...
'Beach mode off!': Sliema council installs signs urging ‘respectful clothing’
Times of Malta
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August 11, 2025
The Sliema local council has started installing signs encouraging people to wear “respectful clothing” while in the town. For over a year, the council and residents have debated concerns about people walking through the locality in beachwear,...
Two tourists charged with injuring each other during fight in hotel
Malta Today
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Two tourists were charged in court following an altercation in a hotel in Mellieha on Wednesday. Ifra Mohamed Mocow, a 36-year-old Somalian woman was charged with causing slight injuries to another woman. She was also accused of attempting to use...
Foreign Office speaks out at UK tourists face entrance fee for 29 countries
Birmingham Live
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August 13, 2025
This scheme is not just for UK tourists but for other non-EU travellers as well, with 29 countries taking part in the programme so far. UK tourists abroad in the European Union will now face an extra charge. This scheme is not just for UK tourists...
Three regional UK airports are getting new flights and holiday routes
Time Out
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Soon, regional UK jet setters in Bournemouth, Norwich and Exeter could be able to reach new destinations via plane, as the three airports have been sold as part of a £200 million deal. The regional hubs are operated by Regional and City Airports,...
Europe sees travel boom in off-peak season, survey finds
China Daily
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Tourists walk through the town of Deia in Mallorca, Spain, Aug 6, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] At the same time as many countries in Europe are experiencing public protests against overtourism, a newly published survey by the United Nations' World...
Wednesday's papers: Purra defends budget plan, electricity bill hike and tourism triumph
Yle Uutiset
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August 13, 2025
Ilta-Sanomat reports growing dissent among government parties over the budget proposal put forward by Finland's finance ministry, led by Minister Riikka Purra. The budget proposal for Finland's 2026 fiscal year suggests one billion euros in cuts —...
World’s 15 most overcrowded tourist destinations revealed
Canada.com
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August 12, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International New report sheds light on just how much overcrowding affects some of the globe’s top travel spots Vatican City was named the most overcrowded destination in the world, receiving more than 7,700...