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Costa del Sol shooting horror as man killed in front of shocked Brit tourists
Police at the scene of the shooting ( Image: SOLARPIX.COM) A man has been shot dead in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banús in front of shocked British holidaymakers. The 25-year-old victim was gunned down from close range on a cafe...
UAE-Europe travel alert: New Entry/Exit System (EES) launches October 2025; what travellers need to know
From October 2025, the EU’s EES system will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks for all non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Starting 12 October 2025, travellers from...
Home Office 'missed opportunities' to assess the mental health of an asylum-seeker who took his own life on Bibby Stockholm
THE Home Office “missed opportunities” to assess the mental health of an asylum-seeker who took his own life on Bibby Stockholm, a coroner had ruled. Leonard Farruku was found unresponsive in the en-suite shower of his room on board the...
As tourist season begins, Goa battles challenges and social media ‘perception’
The first charter flight from Novosibirsk, Russia landed in Goa in the early hours of Thursday (October 2), marking the beginning of the tourist season in the coastal state.The stakeholders of the tourism industry, singed by a barrage of criticism...
Global Sumud Flotilla: travellers bearing light into dark
For the past month the world’s attention has been fixed on a luminous naval convoy known as the ‘Global Sumud Flotilla’. The flotilla’s first voyage set off from Barcelona, Spain, on 31 August. From 13 to 15 September additional vessels joined the...
UK travellers face new rule from October 12 when visiting 29 countries
The Schengen area permits over 450m individuals to move freely between member countries(Image: Teamjackson via Getty Images) Next month, the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will kick off. This fresh digital border system will...
Radio Sweden Weekly: Government in hot water over ”very risky” aid project
Plus: More people visited Sweden this summer from countries that don't usually come here on holidays. The Swedish tourist board believes it partly is down to the ”coolcation” trend, that includes more than just the weather.
India-Sweden Innovation Day’s 12th Edition Celebrates Its 2025 Vision of Driving Real-World Impact and Progress Ahead of COP 30
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 3: India-Sweden Innovation Day 2025 set new benchmarks in advancing collaboration across Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Green Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Mobility, Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. The...
Business News | India-Sweden Innovation Day's 12th Edition Celebrates Its 2025 Vision of Driving Real-World Impact and Progress Ahead of COP 30
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 3: India-Sweden Innovation Day 2025 set new benchmarks in advancing collaboration across Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Green Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Mobility, Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. The...
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjallby's fairytale rise
History struggles to shout very loud in Hellevik, a low-key seaside village on Sweden’s Listerlandet peninsula. The population is less than 1,000. The stadium where Mjallby football club play holds a maximum of 6,500. But this weekend, they are...
Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,...
Army 'on standby' to build new migrant accommodation camps as Channel small boat crossings soar past 34,000 so far this year
The British Army is ‘standing ready’ to build migrant camps as part of Labour’s effort to close down all migrant hotels, according to reports. The military are set to use their construction and logistics expertise to set up accommodation on...
Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings disrupt travel
MUNICH: Germany’s Munich airport halted all flights after several drone sightings were reported early Friday. A police spokesperson confirmed this marks the latest in a series of similar aviation disruptions affecting airports across Europe....
Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess man who died on Bibby Stockholm
A coroner has ruled the Home Office “missed opportunities” to assess the mental health of an asylum seeker before he was moved on to the Bibby Stockholm, but that his death was not caused by being moved to the barge where he took his own life....
39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?
For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....
We Love Swedish Candy, Here's Where to Get It in Pennsylvania
I’ve been making semi-regular trips to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, over the last few years, primarily to visit my favorite spots for Amish groceries and buffets, as well as to see shows at the local American Music Theater. But every time I take the...
Director says new film is perfect for people stuck in 'situationships' amid 'tough NYC dating scene'
Director Darshan Patel shares inspiration behind new short film Lou & Jane As this year's Chelsea Film Festival comes to a close, rom-com director Darshan Patel has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his brand new short film, Lou &...
Schengen Visa: Unlocking Europe’s Gateway for Indian Travelers
— For many Indians, Europe is not just a destination, it’s a dream. Picture yourself sipping hot chocolate in a Parisian café, wandering through the fairy-tale castles of Germany, cruising down the canals of Amsterdam, or hiking the stunning Swiss...
Why Prague is perfect for travelling with toddlers
Tired after a long flight with a toddler who refuses to sleep on planes, I braced myself for the moment I always dread when travelling solo with my daughter: the post-landing search for our buggy and car seat. Anyone who's flown with small...
How A Tiny Norwegian Mining Town Became A Sustainable Travel Hotspot
The former copper mining town of Røros retains much of its historic charm. David Nikel Spreading salty local butter onto fresh bread, dipping into a steaming bowl of reindeer stew, and finishing with a scoop of rich ice cream flavored with local...