Swedish Bond girl, 83, who dated Rod Stewart makes a rare sighting in Los Angeles

She was one of the top blonde bombshells to star as a Bond girl opposite Roger Moore's dapper 007 in the 1970s. This Swedish actress also shared the screen with Michael Caine in a British gangster thriller. She was unforgettable in her guest role...

This Florida Town Is The Antique Capital Of The South—And It’s Just Minutes From The Beach

As “Broward’s first city,” historic Dania Beach sits between two of the busiest metropolises in South Florida—Fort Lauderdale and Miami—but visit and you’ll feel worlds away from the region’s famous hustle and bustle. When even locals consider it...

Half-fare travel card here to stay, says Swisspass chief

A project is currently underway to change the half-fare card system so that the discount will be at least 50%, Eichhorn said. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

Tennis News Roundup: Roger Federer's controversial claim shut down by ex-Serena Williams coach; Coco Gauff and boyfriend relax before WTA Finals with Miami vacation

Jannik Sinner defeated arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He defeated the Spaniard 6-2, 6-4 and took home a whopping $6 million as the prize money for the exhibition event. On the other hand,...

Number of tourism nights across EU in 2024 increases by 2.7pc

In 2024, the number of nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments across the EU increased by 2.7% compared with 2023, exceeding 3 billion for the first time, according to Eurostat. Close to two-thirds (62.8%) of all overnight stays were...

Obituary: Peter Somerville-Large, respected novelist and author of Irish travel and social history

Brisbane Peter Somerville-Large, to give him his full name, was a son of William Collis Somerville-Large, a fellow of the Royal College of ­Surgeons of Ireland. Peter, as he much preferred to be known, was born at Hatch Street Nursing Home in...

Sweden's BULLET Announces First New Album In Seven Years, 'Kickstarter'

Swedish band BULLET — comprised of Dag "Hell" Hofer (vocals),Hampus Klang (guitar),Gustav Hector (bass),Gustav Hjortsjö (drums),and latest addition Freddie Johansson (guitar) — got together in the autumn of 2001, with the aim of playing...

From Meteorite Lakes to Wood-Fired Crispbread: Autumn in Dalarna, Sweden

Midsummer recreated, autumn edition. Photo by Zuzana Zimmermannova Dalarna has long been called “Sweden in miniature.” The region earned this nickname as the birthplace of Sweden’s most cherished cultural icons: the festive Midsummer traditions,...

Does Kanken support Israel? History, controversies, and global impact of Fjällräven backpacks

Israel is not specifically supported by Fjällräven, the business that makes Kånken backpacks, according to any official declaration or clear public information. Although Fjällräven’s ownership under Fenix Outdoor and certain shareholders facing...

Potter set to accept job as Sweden manager

Former West Ham manager Graham Potter is set to accept the job as Sweden head coach. The 50-year-old has been offered the role on an initial short-term basis in a bid to aid Sweden's faltering World Cup qualification campaign. Potter had already...

The Up-and-Coming City in Maine That’s Perfectly Sized

Maine is paradise for those of us who love the outdoors. This is a beautiful state, and there are so many ways to enjoy nature here. When visiting the Pine Tree State, you're never too far from a state park or hiking trail, even when you're in our...

‘Swedish Prescription’ Gets Approval From Doctors To “Prescribe” a Trip to Sweden for Better Health

Alongside its Nordic neighbors, Sweden consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. Its quality of life is equally impressive, while its gender equality, sprawling welfare programs, and abundant nature often attract...

‘It’s mentally nourishing’: How travel is helping Millennials and Gen Z avoid burnout

Travel is no longer a tick-box exercise, and is quickly becoming a “powerful remedy to the pressures of modern life”. When we think of self-care, our brain tends to conjure up images of cosy pyjamas, hot bubble baths and face masks. However, a new...

Overnight tourism stays in EU hit new record

Portugal grew above average, with overnight stays increasing nearly 4% last year compared to 2023, Eurostat data shows. About two-thirds (62.8%) of overnight stays were in hotels and similar accommodations, 23.7% in holiday rentals and other...

"Denis Shapovalov is such a clown"; "What a loser" - Fans slam Canadian for shocking crowd meltdown at Stockholm Open

Denis Shapovalov was frustrated with the crowd in Stockholm before he confronted them during his quarterfinal match against local favorite Elias Ymer at the Kungliga Tennishallen. The incident happened in the second set after Ymer broke the...

List of new travel rules for Brits heading on a autumn half-term break

Milo Boyd, Ellen Jenne U35 Spare Time Writer and Ben Lyons Content Editor 09:12, 18 Oct 2025 Many families will be heading off on a break this autumn half-term(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) Holidaymakers are bracing themselves for a raft...

Sweden demands China free jailed bookseller Gui Minhai

Sweden’s foreign minister said Friday during a trip to China that she had urged Beijing to release Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020 on espionage charges. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer...

Swedish mafias settle their scores with gunfire on the Costa del Sol

Midday. The autumn sun raises the temperature above 25 degrees Celsius. There are tourists in flip-flops heading for the beach, and others in designer clothes heading towards Puerto Banús. Some prefer to sit and have a drink on a terrace. The...

All the new travel rules for Brits heading to Europe this half term

Travellers should be aware of all the rules in play in Europe that could affect half term holidays (Image: Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images) Holidaymakers are set to face a slew of new tourism regulations in European destinations this half...

Cyprus Business Now: AI deal, NPLs, property prices, tourism figures, inflation

Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tenstorrent, a firm specialising in AI hardware and open...