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UK tourists urged to be rude to the locals while on holiday
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...

Hundreds of holidays ruined due to common passport mistake
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...

Is it safe to travel to Marseille? Latest advice after rapid wildfire spread
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...

Map reveals where wildfires are spreading across Europe ahead of summer holidays
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....

Spanish police believe Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was driving at high speed before fatal crash
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....

Prospective dog owners to be forced to take four-hour online course: these are the new changes proposed to animal welfare law in Spain
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...

China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
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...

PILGRIMS OF HOPE IN THE ETERNAL CITY – Local Catholics Travel to Rome in August
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...

Out Of Office: What To Pack For An Irish Holiday
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...

Airport charges set to rise in Spain with passengers likely to face higher fares
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...

Shocking fine in Spain for British tourists without health insurance
A major change affecting millions of British tourists has been announced by Spanish authorities, causing uproar in the British market: All travelers from the United Kingdom visiting Spain must now have adequate private health insurance, otherwise...

Malaga Airport ranks among the best in the world, but which one takes the top spot in Spain?
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...

New rules for tourists in Italy, experts say, after Spain crackdown
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...

Warning to UK holidaymakers as new Airbnb law to cause 'domino effect' in Europe
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...

Parents who took autistic son on 'quieter' term time holiday hit with huge fine
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'
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...

5 Top Car Hire Companies in Spain SLAMMED for Abusive Rental Fees: Tourists Warned
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...

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Parents lose court battle for taking children out of school for 'quieter' holiday
A mum and dad have been issued a hefty fine after losing a court battle for taking their children out of school during term-time. Tammy and Daniel Lambert originally decided to book a holiday during the school year, as they hoped it would mean a...

CM Mohan Yadav To Visit Spain, Dubai To Pitch MP As Global Investment Hub
(MENAFN- IANS) Bhopal, July 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to embark on a strategic overseas tour from July 13 to 19, visiting Spain and Dubai to promote the state as a prime destination for global investment."The visit...