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Brits issued EU travel warning as 'four-hour queues' expected from this weekend
The EES is being introduced gradually in 29 countries over the next six months(Image: iStockphoto/Getty Images) Holidaymakers jetting off from the UK this weekend have been warned that they could face lengthy queues at the airport as a new travel...

Padel and purpose: Robin Ekman’s journey from Sweden to Bali’s booming courts
It’s tournament day at Jungle Padel Pererenan. Women arrive with rackets slung over their shoulders, greeting each other with hugs, tying their shoelaces, chatting and laughing before the matches begin. Some are new to the game, others regulars,...

Delivery rider hurt in Dubai taxi crash after travelling on wrong side of road
Dubai Police have sent out a public safety warning after a delivery rider sustained serious injuries when he crashed into a taxi while travelling on the wrong side of the road. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning on Umm...

UK travellers told how much money they need to visit each EU country from Sunday
Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Dan Taylor 05:05, 11 Oct 2025 The EU's EES rules are coming into force(Image: ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images) British travellers could face questions about their bank balance when jetting off from the end...

Occupancy at 85%, profits up 69%: Can Mahindra Holidays keep the momentum?
For Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd, the June quarter was one of paradoxes.Occupancies stayed high at over 85 percent, profits surged nearly 70 percent year-on-year, and cash reserves touched a record Rs 1,576 crore. Yet, new member...

New UK passport rules come into force this weekend for holidays in Europe
Make sure your passport has the correct expiry date(Image: GETTY) This weekend sees the start of the European Union's new entry and exit system (EES) which will mean changes for British travellers. On Sunday, October 12, the new digital border...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Seven years, no groceries — just bin meals
We never wasted food when I lived at home with my parents in Slovakia. We grew our own vegetables and fruits, and made jams and pickles from leftovers. Our food waste went to my grandma’s chickens over the road, or was put into compost bins. We...