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World Cup Fans Could Get US Visa Appointments Fast-tracked - But Entry Still Not Guaranteed

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Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets. Read more

Maldives Bans Smoking For All Young People Including Tourists. Heres What Travellers Need To Know

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The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country. Read more

European Travellers To The US Will See ESTA Fee Almost Double At End Of September

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The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissua... Read more

Thailand Delays Tourist Entry Fee Until 2026 As Arrivals Dip And Economy Falters

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The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure. Read more

Italys Milan Bergamo Airport Resumes Flights With Delays After Man Sucked Into Aircraft Engine

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Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays. Read more

Flying To The UK Next Year? New Airspace Design Promises Quicker Journeys And Fewer Delays

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The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Departm... Read more

Crete Earthquake: Is It Safe To Travel To The Greek Island Following Second Tremor In A Month?

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Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami. Read more

Crete Earthquake: Is It Safe To Travel To The Greek Island Following Tsunami Warning?

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Authorities issued a tsunami alert in the area shortly after the tremor, which was felt as far away as Israel, Syria and... Read more

Spain And Portugal Travel Warning: Flight Delays And Crowded Train Stations As Power Returns

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Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates. Read more

Travel Warning: Bringing European Meat And Dairy Products Into The UK Could Land You A €6,000 Fine

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Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits. Read more

UK And Spain Travel Warning: Airport And Hotel Strikes Expected To Cause Disruption This Easter

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Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption. Read more

Italy And Greece Travel Warning: Aviation Worker Strikes Set To Impact Flights Tomorrow

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Holidaymakers with flights booked to or from Italy or Greece should prepare for possible disruption. Read more

LGBTQ+ Travellers Forgo Trips To The US As Gender Rules On Passports Change

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Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentati... Read more

Seat Reservations On Spanish Trains Just Got Easier For Interrail And Eurail Passholders

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Holders of Interrail and Eurail passes have long lamented the hoops they have to jump through to reserve seats on Spanis... Read more

UK ETA Travel Permit: British Dual Nationals Flag Issues With Application System

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Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were n... Read more

Thailands Visa-free Stay Will Soon Be Cut To 30 Days. Heres What It Means For Tourists

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An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for... Read more

AI Solutions, Sustainability, And Inclusive Travel: ITB Berlin Is Shaping The Future Of Travel

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Over the next few days, Euronews Travel will be on the ground at ITB Berlin talking to leading travel experts. Read more

Travel Chaos In Belgium As Nine Days Of National Train Strikes Begin: Will Any Lines Be Running?

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Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes. Read more

Completely Paralysed: Grounded Flights At Brussels Airport Cause Major Travel Delays In Belgium

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All departing flights from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport in Belgium have been cancelled. Read more

Travel Chaos In Italy As Flights Cancelled Due To Nationwide Strike And Fire

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Flights have been cancelled in Italy’s major airports due to nationwide strikes and a fire on Wednesday morning. Read more