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UK tourists warned over 'disruption' as Greece brings in 12pm to 5pm rule
Birmingham Live
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July 9, 2025
UK tourists in Greece could face possible disruption, after Greek local authorities enforced a new regulation earlier this week to battle a scorching heatwave. Officials decided mandatory work breaks needed to be put in place on Monday, July 7 as...
Shocking fine in Spain for British tourists without health insurance
Tornos News
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July 8, 2025
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...
Ryanair calls on European Commission president to quit over strikes which hit destinations like Mallorca hard
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 9, 2025
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has issued an open letter to Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, calling on her to quit if she fails to take action to protect the single market for flights over Europe during national French ATC strikes,...
Column: Travel with Katie Butler of Total Travel: Back to Reality: Travel Tips from a First-Time Baby Flyer
Wakefield Express
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July 8, 2025
As I settle back into work this week, I’m reflecting on our recent holiday in Benalmadena, Spain—a much-needed break with friends and their adorable nine-month-old baby, Oscar. It was their first time travelling abroad as new parents, and I was...
Man living in Spain issues 'Barcelona to Alicante' warning
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 9, 2025
A British man who now lives in Spain has said tourists in Benidorm are being robbed, and moved to advise how people can avoid falling victim to the crime. Harry Poulton, who has made Spain his home, says there is a lack of discussion surrounding...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...