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Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
The Slovak Spectator
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July 9, 2025
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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...
Foreign police on the beat in Croatia this tourist season
Croatia Week
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July 9, 2025
by croatiaweek July 9, 2025 in News (Photo: PU splitsko-dalmatinska) ZAGREB, 9 July (Hina) – As part of the project Safe Tourist Destination, 11 foreign police officers from five countries will be staying in the area of Primorje-Gorski Kotar...
A huge new EU competitiveness fund?
EurActiv
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July 16, 2025
It’s B-Day! The European Commission will today unveil its seven-year spending plan, the so-called MFF. No, it doesn’t stand for 'mutha-fuckin farmers’ – though farm lobbies will be protesting in the streets of Brussels this afternoon. We got a...
Medic leaves job, sells home and buys campervan to travel world
Gulf Daily News Online
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A former GP who felt the stress of the job after the pandemic was “going to kill (him)” has sold his home and belongings to buy a campervan and travel the world instead. Gary Grant, 47, was living alone in a rental property in Lytham St Annes,...
Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers
The Slovak Spectator
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July 8, 2025
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Inflation hits 4.3% in June, highest in 18 Months
Radio Slovakia International
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Annual inflation in Slovakia rose to 4.3 percent in June, marking the highest level since December 2023, the Statistics Office reported on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2 percent. The rise was mainly driven by higher...
Crystal Palace fans launch furious Europa League protest and graffiti OWN stadium… as Uefa appear to LEAK replacement
The Scottish Sun
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July 15, 2025
CRYSTAL PALACE fans chanted “f**k Uefa” during a furious protest led by their ultras following their Europa League demotion. Angry supporters marched towards Selhurst Park and held a banner which read: “UEFA: Morally bankrupt. Revoke the ruling...
Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been?
The Slovak Spectator
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July 8, 2025
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Bratislava’s forests sparkle as firefly season draws to a close
The Slovak Spectator
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July 4, 2025
Every week The Slovak Spectator brings you a selection of three short stories from across Slovakia from which pessimism and negativity are absent. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Fireflies...
UK tourists in Spain with blue or burgundy passports warned over '10-year-rule'
Birmingham Live
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July 8, 2025
Millions of Brits will be jetting off to Spain this year, with the promise of warm weather and sandy beaches. However, an expert is warning UK tourists not to make one passport error which could ruin your holiday. Kylie, known as...
Mysterious Slovakia - Pt. 6
Radio Slovakia International
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Round 6 of this year’s “Mysterious Slovakia” competition has just launched! This time, our microphone takes us to central Slovakia and the historic royal town of Banská Štiavnica — a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich medieval mining...
News digest: Flying roofs, toppled trees – monster storm slams eastern Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator
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July 7, 2025
Good day and welcome to your Monday, 7 July edition of Today in Slovakia. I will be guiding you through the week while Matúš Beňo takes a well-earned break. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement IT...
'I’ve travelled to all 44 countries in Europe and there are just four I struggled with'
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
A globetrotting YouTuber who's visited every country in Europe has named four nations she may not necessarily recommend to others. Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber, previously secured the incredible accolade of being the youngest person to...
Cyril and Methodius did not shape Slovak people – but their mission still matters
The Slovak Spectator
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July 7, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement “Recognising and honouring the most important historical events in Slovakia’s past should be a matter of basic civic awareness for all Slovaks,” reads the...
Full list of Spain travel advice and safety alerts tourists need to know right now
Irish Star
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July 7, 2025
09:39 ET, 07 Jul 2025Updated 09:41 ET, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a premier vacation spot worldwide, known for its Mediterranean climate, mouth-watering cuisine, and historical landmarks. Compared to other popular tourist destinations, Spain often...
Travel chaos as Ryanair cancels 170 flights due to French air traffic control strike
Dublin Live
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July 3, 2025
Ryanair has said it was forced to cancel 170 flights during a traffic controller strike in France today and tomorrow. Other airlines have also had to ground certain routes. The cancellations are set to affect tens of thousands of passengers during...
Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Chronicle Live
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July 7, 2025
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...
The 5 medications that could see you JAILED if you take them on holiday this summer – including hay fever pills
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
IF you're heading abroad this summer, packing some preventative medicines might seem like the sensible thing to do. But be warned, some common drugs, including antihistamines and painkillers, could land you with hefty fines or even jail time in...
GP who felt stress 'was going to kill him' sells up to travel world in campervan
Wales Online
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July 7, 2025
A former GP who felt the stress of the job after the pandemic was “going to kill (him)” has sold his home and belongings to buy a campervan and travel the world instead. Gary Grant, 47, was living alone in a rental property after he separated from...