Spain launches mega cheap train tickets – you can visit some of the most popular holiday spots for just £8

TRAVELLING by train can sometimes be incredibly expensive, but one company in Europe has released super cheap tickets. Some of its journeys cost as little as €9 (£7.84) - and with that you can travel between the popular beaches and the inland...

How to watch Sweden vs Switzerland: free streams, TV details, preview for 2026 World Cup qualifier, team news

Sweden's shocking start to 2026 World Cup Qualifying means everyone's talking about Alexander Isak, but the Liverpool striker and Viktor Gyokeres at their best might struggle to mask the team's defensive issues. Having scraped a single point from...

Lindsborg’s Swedish History Museum seeks donations to restore historic pavilion

LINDSBORG, Kan. (KWCH) - As the Lindsborg community prepares for a biannual celebration of its Swedish heritage, a fundraising effort strives to preserve a treasured piece of the McPherson County town’s history. In Lindsborg, the Old Mill and...

Swedish Rapper Hamko Shot Dead in Costa del Sol Restaurant Attack

Hamko was shot multiple times outside a restaurant in Spain while on the phone as tourists watched in horror. Swedish rapper Hamko was fatally shot Friday afternoon while standing outside a restaurant in Puerto Banus, Spain, in what Spanish...

How European travel is changing from 12 October, and how it affects you

UK passport holders face new biometric border checks when travelling to Schengen Area countries UK travellers face new border rules for trips to Europe from 12 October. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is designed to speed up border crossings, improve...

Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner...

The Nobel Prizes are considered among the world’s most prestigious honors for achievements in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economics and peace. The winners join the pantheon of Nobel laureates, from Albert Einstein to Mother Teresa....

US Deseret News Nobel Prize winner misses the big news while hiking in Montana

Prior to announcing winners to the world, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, calls each person individually to deliver the good news. This year, however, the organization was not able to reach all of the medicine...

THY eyes Nordic expansion with health, culture tourism push

STOCKHOLM Turkish Airlines (THY) has launched a major promotional campaign in the Nordic region, aiming to attract higher-spending visitors to Türkiye through culture and health tourism. The initiative, unveiled at a gala event in Stockholm, is...

What the new entry-exit system means for Brits travelling to Europe

A new automated EU travel scheme to replace the manual stamping of passports is set to come into force this weekend. The entry-exit system (EES), which will require UK citizens to provide fingerprints and facial biometrics before travelling to...

Inside Sweden’s secret Cold War plan to resist a Soviet invasion

The invasion is as bewildering as it is sudden. As a Soviet armoured column thrusts south west through Lapland, encircling the Baltic port of Lulea, amphibious forces land on the southernmost region of Scania, the Stockholm archipelago and the...

Britons warned to allocate four hours for new EU entry/exit system

British nationals could face four-hour waits at border control when visiting several EU countries thanks to a new digital system, a travel expert has warned. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually rolled out across Europe over the next six...

Full list of details UK tourists need to provide to EU from this weekend

14:05, 10 Oct 2025 New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this Sunday(Image: Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images) New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this...

EU travel change hits all Brits flying to Spain, France and Italy from Saturday

A major European Union (EU) travel change will hit all British tourists flying to 29 European countries from Saturday, including Spain, France and Italy. From October 12, 2025, Brits will be required to register their fingerprints and a facial...

Rondina-Pons tandem banner local cast in Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour

SIS RONDINA and Bernadeth Pons and three other local pairs lead the campaign as the Philippines becomes the epicenter anew of global volleyball action in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge set October 15 to 19 at the Nuvali Sands...

Exclusive'A night to remember': Tourism minister touts Grand Egyptian Museum opening

After years of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum, only 2km from the Great Pyramids of Giza, is set to formally open its doors to the world on November 1. After years of delays, the opening ceremony, touted by Egypt's Minister of Tourism and...

Why I swapped the Med for a flowerbed

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I wanted to get off my phone. I wanted to be able to distinguish between an Agapanthus “Queen Mum” and an Agapanthus...

'I took a trip to IKEA's hotel in Sweden - one thing blew my mind'

While IKEA is popular across the globe, its first store was in Sweden (Image: Matthew Horwood, Getty Images) Ever dreamed of having a quick snooze in one of IKEA's comfortable bedrooms? It turns out you actually can do precisely that. Travel...

Ryanair to cut flights to popular tourist hotspot in major blow to UK travellers

The update was made by the company's chief executive Michael O'Leary(Image: BrasilNut1 via Getty Images) Ryanair has announced that it will reduce flights to and from Spain in its latest update. CEO Michael O'Leary has said the decision was made...

20 solo travel tips for women from the Lonely Planet experts

If you’re eager to see the world, why hold out for the ideal travel companion? Solo journeys create indelible memories. Yet while voyaging by yourself can exhilarate, it can also be daunting – especially for female travelers. That’s why we asked a...

Sweden: The country 'prescribed' by doctors

Sweden boasts more than 265,000 islands and 100,000 lakes (Credit: Lola Akinmade)"We live in a world of turmoil. Many people are struggling to cope and are suffering from stress and anxiety," Robertshaw says. "This initiative creates an...