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Here are all the countries affected by the new EU travel rules
The EU Entry/Exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring those with a UK passport heading for a short stay to register their biometric details. These details, such as fingerprints and a photo, are collected when you arrive. Here...

Henley Passport Index: Singapore still has the most powerful passport in the world
Singaporeans are going places, all thanks to the unrivalled power of our passport. Sure, we've slipped off the first-place throne a couple of times, but for the most part, our little red book of travel stamps has consistently been number one on...

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WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL AFL: Richmond at Collingwood, FS2, Midnight AFL: Western at Gold Coast, FS2, 2 a.m. (Sunday) Formula 1: Sprint Race, Circuit of the Americas, Del Valle, Texas, ESPNEWS, 12:55 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying,...

Rondina, Pons lead PH in World Beach Pro Tour
Sis Rondina and Bernadeth Pons, along with three other local pairs, lead the campaign as the Philippines becomes the epicenter of global volleyball action once again in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge, set for October 15 to 19...

Sweden v Switzerland prediction and betting tips – Can Gyokeres continue fine Sweden form?
Sweden and Switzerland go head to head in Stockholm on Friday night of a crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier. Sweden v Switzerland best bets 1 Sweden v Switzerland latest odds Find the latest Sweden v Switzerland betting odds here, odds courtesy of...

“They’re Finally Flying Without Fuel”: These Electric Planes Are Quietly Redefining Air Travel and Could End Jet Pollution Forever
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The aviation industry is transitioning to electric aircraft, promising cleaner and quieter air travel. 🔋 Advances in battery technology and lightweight materials are driving this revolutionary change. ✈️ Innovative models like the...
Travelogue From "NATO in the North"
We have embarked on a field trip organized by Barents Press, an international network for journalists in the Barents region. We have already visited the Porsanger Battalion and the Norwegian Sami Parliament in Karasjok, Northern Norway. Now, we...

‘Culebra Cut,’ ‘False Positive’ and ‘Houses Are Silent’ Make the Proyecta Cut at Ventana Sur 2025
Ana Elena Tejera’s “Culebra Cut,” Theo Montoya’s “False Positive” and Roxana Stroe’s “Houses Are Silent” feature among the lineup at the upcoming Proyecta co-production platform, running during early December’s Ventana Sur 2025 in Buenos Aires....

Olympian Dina Asher-Smith poses in green bikini during vacation at Cayman Islands amid track off-season
British track athlete and Olympian Dina Asher-Smith has shared glimpses from her time on vacation in the Cayman Islands. This comes following the conclusion of her campaign at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she failed to...

Child assassins 'order rival murders like pizza' in popular tourist destination
Violent Swedish gangs are filtering into several sunny European tourist destinations, killing people in broad daylight. Gangsters from Nordic countries, as well as the UK and Turkey, are working their way around the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca,...
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Millions secured as well as new Swedish tenant at soaraway Milton Park
The Federated Hermes financing replaces a previous £200 million mortgage loan, which recently matured. The transaction was led by existing lender Barings Real Estate, part of Barings LLC, with the support of HSBC UK. In the heart of Science Vale,...

Government of Bermuda London Office Travel to the EU / Schengen Area
The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise the public of the European Union’s (EU) planned introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, a new digital border management system that will change requirements for...

He went backpacking in the Rockies, ignoring his phone, until his wife’s shout changed everything. Immunologist shares his Nobel sur-Prize moment
In the quiet expanses of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountains, immunologist Dr. Fred Ramsdell was enjoying three weeks of backpacking with his wife and two dogs, completely disconnected from the digital world. Phones on airplane mode, serene trails, and...

Sweden becomes the first country to be prescribed by doctors: Inside “The Swedish Prescription” campaign
Sweden is pioneering a unique tourism initiative, 'The Swedish Prescription,' encouraging doctors to recommend visits to the country for patient wellbeing. This evidence-based campaign promotes nature, lifestyle, and cultural activities like...

What is 'Prescribe Sweden,' the Tourism Campaign of the Swedish Govt?
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The government of Sweden has launched an innovative tourism campaign that promotes improvement of mental and physical health through traveling to the country. The campaign called 'Prescribe Sweden' collaborates with...

American travelers will be fingerprinted after flights as new ‘border’ law hitting 29 countries comes into force
AMERICANS heading to a raft of European destinations will have to comply with new border measures that are coming into force. And, it means travelers will be forced to have their fingerprints taken. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you!...

Spanish seaside towns loved by Brits invaded by bloody Swedish gangsters
Several of Spain's postcard-perfect coastal towns are being transformed from popular tourist resorts into the chosen sites for horror executions in broad daylight. In recent years, Sweden has become a hotspot for gang violence, with one of the...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know
Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

The new entry and exit rules for UK tourists travelling to Europe from today
New rules come into force today affecting UK tourists visiting Europe (Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from today for any UK tourist visiting one of the 29 countries in the Schengen area. From today (October...

New travel rules for 29 countries from today marks 'significant change' for millions
British passport(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) A new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area will be introduced today, October 12. The Schengen area allows more than 400m people to...