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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...
Cyprus Business Now: banks, new podcast series, BrainRocket, tourism
Cyprus Mail
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August 13, 2025
The European Banking Authority (EBA) this week reported that the EU and EEA banking sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2025, despite higher costs of risk. Publishing its quarterly Risk Dashboard, the EBA reported that the common equity...
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...
10 top places to visit in Malta
Lonely Planet
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When we say that Malta is jam-packed full of culture, food and nature, we’re not exaggerating. After all, even though the 27km (17-mile)-long island is the 10th smallest country in the world, it’s the fifth-most densely populated. Which means that...
Mary Robinson travels to Rafah Crossing and says Israel deliberately blocking Gaza aid
Irish Independent
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Robinson’s visit comes following Tánaiste Simon Harris joint statement with EU counterparts Speaking to reporters on the Egyptian side of the closed border crossing point she said that some aid trucks are being rejected at the border “for no...
Hard Rock Hotel set to redefine lifestyle hospitality in Malta from 2026
The Malta Independent
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Hard Rock International has announced that Hard Rock Hotel Malta is on track to open in early 2026, marking the brand's first hotel on the island and a dynamic new addition to Malta's lifestyle and hospitality scene. Located in the heart of St...
Summer pet travel: what you need to know about EU documentation
Monaco Life
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August 12, 2025
Pet owners planning European holidays this summer need to ensure their animals have proper documentation before crossing borders, according to EU regulations on pet travel. The EU pet passport remains the primary requirement for dogs, cats, and...
Accused in Valletta crash was driving at 98 km/h while five times over alcohol limit, court told
The Malta Independent
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23-year-old Benjamin Chetcuti was driving at 98 km/h while being five times over the alcohol limit when he crashed into a parked car in Valletta – a crash that took the life of mother of four Mildred Azzopardi and left her husband with life...
Comino: Moviment Graffitti wants ban on large tourist boats
Malta Today
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Moviment Graffitti is calling for a ban on large tourist boats visiting Comino after publishing a video showing thousands of tourists being offloaded at the Blue Lagoon every day. Earlier in the summer, the government announced a booking system...
Mayor warns of ‘crisis’ in Swieqi as short-let tourism sparks tensions
The Shift
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August 12, 2025
The mayor of Swieqi has issued a stark warning to the Maltese government, claiming that the once-tranquil residential town is facing a “crisis” due to the unchecked growth of short-let holiday accommodation. In a letter addressed to the Prime...
All the new rules British tourists going to the EU must follow from October
This is Oxfordshire
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The changes include proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, and are part of a new digital system made from arrivals being introduced by the European Union. The system, which will begin on October 12, will see all non-EU passport holders...
165 migrants rescued south of Gavdos and Kalamata
Kathimerini
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NEWS [File photo, AP] The Greek Coast Guard carried out three separate migrant rescue operations in the last 24 hours, transporting a total of 165 people to land. In the area south of Gavdos, 126 foreign nationals were located and rescued from...
Spain, Malta, Finland: Which EU countries are international tourists visiting the most?
Euronews
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August 11, 2025
Published on 11/08/2025 - 16:33 GMT+2 Europe welcomed 125 million international tourists in the first three months of 2025, according to the United Nations' World Tourism Barometer. This marks a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and...
Planning laws ‘risk turning Malta into a concrete jungle’
The Times
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Malta could become the Singapore of the Mediterranean as new planning legislation threatens to cram the tiny island with high rise blocks, activists have warned. Heritage groups allege that a recent building boom, which has already disfigured many...
Three from Qatar named among Forbes Middle East’s 'Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders 2025'
The Peninsula
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August 11, 2025
Doha: Forbes Middle East has recognised three executives from Qatar in its Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders 2025, a list honouring individuals from across the MENA region, covering key areas such as aviation, hospitality, tourism development,...
Minister: Malta is an important partner for Estonia
The Baltic Times
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TALLINN – A working meeting took place in Tallinn on Friday between Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna and Malta's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg. The topics discussed were Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, the...
Tourists brace for anti-Israel demonstrations
Ynet
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August 8, 2025
Despite protests, concerns and troubling news reports, thousands of Israelis continue boarding flights and landing in the Greek isles – including Athens. Some smile with optimism; others consider posing as Hungarians or Portuguese, wary of drawing...
Verdala transformed into Malta’s first luxury wellness hotel
Times of Malta
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August 11, 2025
Malta’s first premier integrated wellness hotel, the new five-star Verdala Wellness Hotel in Rabat by AX Hotels, has been unveiled. The latest addition to the AX Privilege Collection is now open for reservations. The hotel carries forward the...
Gulf airlines invest in high-end cabins as demand for premium travel soars
The National News
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Gulf airlines are investing billions of dollars in luxury cabins as the demand for premium travel soars above the other global markets. The Middle East had the highest share of premium travellers globally, with 14.7 per cent of the total opting to...