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UK tourists urged to be rude to the locals while on holiday
Liverpool Echo
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July 9, 2025
Holidaymakers heading to Spain, France, Greece and Italy are being told to 'be rude to the locals' if they want to avoid losing money. According to one private investigator, a laid-back attitude and a friendly attitude could cost you far more than...
UK tourists with burgundy passport given Spain warning over '10 year rule'
Chronicle Live
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July 9, 2025
12:01, 09 Jul 2025Updated 12:01, 09 Jul 2025 Millions of Brits will be heading off to Spain this year, drawn by the allure of balmy temperatures and pristine coastlines. Nevertheless, a travel guru is cautioning UK holidaymakers against making a...
Hundreds of holidays ruined due to common passport mistake
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 9, 2025
Two hundred people have had to miss out on holidays due to overlooking passport rules. And new Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by Co-op Insurance from the Passport Office reveals that more than a million UK passports are set to expire...
Tourists left stunned as popular beach stormed by Spanish Navy
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
Thousands of onlookers were left stunned after the Spanish Navy stormed a popular beach in Malaga. At 11am on Tuesday, troops undertook a simulated hostage operation on La Malagueta beach in front of sunbathing tourists and locals. The marine...
Is it safe to travel to Marseille? Latest advice after rapid wildfire spread
Time Out
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Marseille was the place to be in 2024 thanks to its vibey nightlife, lovely beaches and Mediterranean climate, but it’s also the latest Euro-summer hotspot to be affected by a scorching heatwave and subsequent wildfires. Thanks to an area of high...
PILGRIMS OF HOPE IN THE ETERNAL CITY – Local Catholics Travel to Rome in August
O Clarim
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July 9, 2025
Marco Carvalho António, Ltd, a travel agency that focuses on arranging pilgrimages, is set to organize a second religious expedition to Italy in early August. Last month, the company successfully took a group of 24 pilgrims from Macau and the...
China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...
Prospective dog owners to be forced to take four-hour online course: these are the new changes proposed to animal welfare law in Spain
SUR in English
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July 9, 2025
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 12:28 Compartir People who want to own a dog as a pet in Spain will be obliged to pass a training course on responsible ownership, which will be free of charge, can be taken online and will take around four hours. After the...
Airport charges set to rise in Spain with passengers likely to face higher fares
Olive Press
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July 9, 2025
SPAIN’S airport operator Aena wants to raise fees charged to airlines by 6.5% next year to fund future investments. The move is sure to incur the wrath of operators like Ryanair who have pulled out of some of the country’s regional airports due to...
Map reveals where wildfires are spreading across Europe ahead of summer holidays
Metro
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July 9, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hot summer weather is spreading wildfires across Europe after a blaze reached France’s second-largest city and left 110 injured....
Out Of Office: What To Pack For An Irish Holiday
The Gloss Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Home | Fashion | Out Of Office: What To Pack For An Irish Holiday by Aislinn Coffey Rain or shine, these cheerful summer staples will see you through your trips this season … The reality of holidaying in Ireland is that the weather will be...
Tourist confidence grows in Sabah’s East Coast
TTR Weekly
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July 8, 2025
SEMPORNA, Sabah, 9 July 2025: The proliferation of new hotels, resorts, chalets, and lodges in Semporna and its surrounding islands is a clear sign of growing tourist confidence in Sabah’s east coast as a safe and attractive destination. Many of...
Warning to UK holidaymakers as new Airbnb law to cause 'domino effect' in Europe
Clydebank Post
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Following Spain's introduction of new laws requiring all Airbnb properties to register before they can be used for tourism, there are concerns it will spread further across Europe. Experts say Italy could be next to target Airbnb, with the country...
New rules for tourists in Italy, experts say, after Spain crackdown
Bristol Post
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July 9, 2025
Italy looks set to be the next country to target Airbnb after Spain introduced stringent new laws that could hit UK holidaymakers, experts fear. A new register in Spain requires all properties used for tourism and short-term holiday rentals to...
Malaga Airport ranks among the best in the world, but which one takes the top spot in Spain?
SUR in English
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July 9, 2025
There are around 9,000 airports that operate commercial flights around the world. Taking all of them into consideration, AirHelp - the world's leading technology company in the defence of passenger rights - has been compiling a ranking of the top...
5 Top Car Hire Companies in Spain SLAMMED for Abusive Rental Fees: Tourists Warned
Euro Weekly News
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July 9, 2025
Watchdog slams dodgy car hire giants. Credit: Teacher Photo, Shutterstock. Holidaymakers are furious over ‘secret’ charges from car hire giants and Spain’s biggest consumer watchdog has stepped in. Foreign and local tourists are being hit with...
Parents who took autistic son on 'quieter' term time holiday hit with huge fine
Yorkshire Live
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July 9, 2025
A mum and dad who took their four children on a term-time holiday to accommodate their autistic son's needs have been slapped with a £690 court fine. Tammy and Daniel Lambert initially faced a £480 penalty - £60 per parent for each child - after...
'Everyone travelling to Spain must avoid this one thing as criminals are targeting tourists'
Irish Mirror
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July 9, 2025
It's that time of year again where so many people are packing up their bags and heading for the sun - even though Ireland will be getting plenty of that itself over the coming days amid soaring temperatures. Spain continues to be the most popular...
Spain Fines Sixth Airline Over “Abusive” Charges for Carry-On Luggage and Seat Selection
Rus Tourism News
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July 8, 2025
Spain’s Consumer Affairs Ministry has slapped sanctions on a sixth low-cost airline for what it calls “abusive practices,” including charging passengers extra for carry-on luggage and forcing families or people with disabilities to pay more to sit...
Spanish police believe Diogo Jota was driving at high speeds before fatal crash
Belfast Telegraph
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July 8, 2025
The Liverpool player and father-of-three was killed alongside his brother, also a footballer, after the Lamborghini they were travelling in burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout in the early hours of last Thursday in Zamora, Spain....