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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...
Slovak-Croatian trade tops €1B, with room to grow, says President Pellegrini
Radio Slovakia International
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Foreign trade between Slovakia and Croatia has topped one billion euro in recent years. But there’s still room to grow, said President Peter Pellegrini on Tuesday at the opening of the Slovak-Croatian Business Forum, alongside Croatian President...
GP thought 'sod this' and now travels world in campervan as stress of job was 'going to kill me'
Lancs Live
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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 in Lytham St Annes,...
Bratislava-Copenhagen route takes off again after a decade
The Slovak Spectator
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July 2, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Norwegian Air has returned to Bratislava after more than a decade, reviving a long-dormant route that once connected the Slovak capital with Copenhagen. Since...
The 8 Best Cruises for Solo Travelers, Experts Say
Best Life - New York
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July 6, 2025
If you've ever dreamed of setting sail on your own—no travel companions, no compromises—2025 is the perfect time to make it happen. With more cruise lines than ever rolling out solo cabins, no single supplement fees, and curated events just for...
Slovak Pop Up unveils new projects and welcomes international residency participants to Bratislava
Cineuropa
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01/07/2025 - The seventh edition continues to spotlight the diversity and ambition of Slovak cinema, with a fresh line-up of emerging voices and genre-driven stories Summer Lamb by Olívia Jánošíková and Marty Müller The Pop Up Film Residency has...
29th International Folklore Festival to Take Place from July 28 to August 1 in Plovdiv
Bulgarian News Agency
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The 29th International Folklore Festival will be held from July 28 to August 1 at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Municipality said on Wednesday. Folklore ensembles from Armenia, Italy, Paraguay, Slovakia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine will...
GP who quit job as stress was going to ‘kill him’ now travels the world in a campervan
The Independent
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July 6, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The magic of travel: Three Ukrainian women writers of the 1930s
Global Voices
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July 6, 2025
Portrait of Daria Vikonska. Screenshot of YouTube Channel Запорожская ОУНБ. Fair use. By Julia Stakhivska This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian voices curate Ukrainian culture.”...
Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 5, 2025
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...
Schengen Area: What can I expect when crossing the EU’s internal borders?
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Liverpool Echo
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July 5, 2025
Millions of people travel to Spain every month Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country can boast a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites. In...
Top Eurocrat embroiled in free five-star holidays scandal
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 5, 2025
A senior European Commission official took free flights and holidays for his family while negotiating with a foreign country, the EU’s anti-fraud agency has said. OLAF said it had exposed more than €870 million (£750.7 million) in misused EU funds...
July 5th connects Slovaks at home and around the world
Radio Slovakia International
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On July 5th, Slovakia commemorates not only the national holiday of Saints Cyril and Methodius — the brothers from Thessalonica and missionaries who brought literacy and education to Great Moravia and thus to the territory of present-day Slovakia...
Hungarians Choose Balaton Over Adriatic as Prices Rise and Travel Habits Change
Hungary Today
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July 4, 2025
Balaton Rising prices on the Adriatic, fluctuations in the forint and more conscious planning are all contributing to Hungarian travelers increasingly choosing Lake Balaton and other domestic destinations over foreign seaside, Világgazdaság...
Ex-Plymouth club owner's first ever abroad holiday turned into 'life-changing humanitarian mission'
Plymouth Herald
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July 3, 2025
A former Plymouth club owner saw his first ever abroad holiday turn into a 'life-changing humanitarian mission' in 2022 - and now he's set to share his documentary in the city this weekend. Former Club Envy landlord, Spyke O'Hanlin, is screening a...
'Euro summer is over': It may sound harsh but I completely agree - here's why
Nine
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July 16, 2025
OPINION: Contiki tours around Europe used to be a rite of passage for Aussies. And come July, it's hard to avoid social posts of people's boarding passes as they jet off to Rome, or Barcelona, or Mykonos, or Santorini. Or all of them, because...
Holidaymakers warned of 'significant increase' in deadly virus in popular European hotspots
Manchester Evening News
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June 26, 2025
Holidaymakers travelling to five popular European destinations could be at risk of a deadly virus. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned of a "multi-country outbreak" of hepatitis A affecting 2,000 people and...
Veľká Fatra’s trails and forest paths make it ideal for a summer ride for all ages
The Slovak Spectator
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July 16, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Family cycling trips are a wonderful way to spend quality time together, enjoy nature, and encourage children to stay active. However, choosing the right route...
Major travel agency declares insolvency, leaving hundreds abroad
The Slovak Spectator
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July 2, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement On Monday, June 30, Slovak travel agency HappyTravel.sk was still selling holiday packages to Egypt and Turkey. Just one day later, on Tuesday, July 1, the...