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Foreign ministers from Germany, France, UK to meet with Iran’s FM
The Sun Daily
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June 19, 2025
BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his counterparts in France and the United Kingdom (UK) are planning to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday, German Press Agency (dpa) has learned from diplomatic...
Jane Austen’s life was more fascinating than fiction. I travelled to four destinations to learn all about it
Toronto.com
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On a peaceful street in Winchester, England’s medieval capital, stands P&G Wells, advertised as “Britain’s oldest bookshop (probably).” From the wood-panelled storefront, you can spot a window display dedicated to the literary legend who once...
France ‘on track to break its own tourist records in 2025’
The Local - France
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June 19, 2025
France is expected to break its own tourism economy records in 2025, according to latest data from the World Travel and Tourism Council. France has held the title of the world's most visited tourism spot since 2016, and new Economic Impact...
Europe and Iran will try diplomacy as US weighs joining fight with Israel
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 19, 2025
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister will meet in Geneva on Friday with counterparts from Germany, France and the… VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister will meet in Geneva on Friday with counterparts from Germany, France and...
Spain’s little-known village with ‘hanging houses’ is a hidden gem overlooked by tourists
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Cudillero has beautiful scenery and hardly any tourists (Picture: Getty Images) In Barcelona, there’s the Sagrada Familia. In Madrid, the Royal Palace. In Puerto Banús, it’s all about the luxury marina. But at a time when popular destinations are...
EU Considers Raising Entry Fees for Tourists from 61 Countries
Sada Elbalad
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June 19, 2025
Thu 19 Jun 2025 | 02:33 PM The European Union is reportedly weighing the introduction of increased entry fees for travelers from 61 non-EU countries, in a bid to help repay a €350 billion recovery loan issued in 2021 to counter the economic...
EU to tighten short-stay visa-free travel: Why your next trip may be affected
Euro Weekly News
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June 19, 2025
EU’s new rules make it easier to suspend visa-free travel for security or rights concerns—travellers could soon face more checks and changes. Credit : asiandelight, Shutterstock Tougher Rules Ahead: EU Agrees new grounds to suspend Visa-Free...
Tourists hit with €750 fines for buying illegal souvenirs in Spanish hotspot
The Mirror
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June 19, 2025
Holidaymakers eager to score a discount could find themselves slapped with a hefty fine. Knock-off sunglasses sellers and fake handbag hoikers have long been a fixture of tourist destinations in Spain. Despite being illegal, police have struggled...
Greece Introduces New Cruise Passenger Tax to Combat Overtourism
Greek Reporter
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June 19, 2025
Cruise ships on Mykonos, Greece. Credit: Greek Reporter In a significant move to manage its soaring tourism numbers and bolster sustainability efforts, Greece is set to introduce a new cruise passenger tax, effective July 1, 2025. This levy is...
Europe's most-loved beaches revealed - with UK destinations beating holiday hotspots in Spain and Greece
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
By BENJAMIN PARKER Published: 07:11 EDT, 19 June 2025 | Updated: 07:11 EDT, 19 June 2025 Europe is jam-packed with incredible beaches that come alive in summer – but some of the most popular shoreline spots are right here in the United Kingdom. A...
European Shares Decline As Israel-Iran Conflict Continues
RTTNews
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June 19, 2025
European shares edged lower on Thursday as speculation grew over a possible U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. In economic news, the Swiss National Bank reduced its policy rate by a quarter-point, citing easing inflationary pressures....
EU ban on Tanzanian airlines threatens to disrupt seamless travel, TCAA reassures
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry, a key pillar of the national economy, is facing growing uncertainty following the European Union’s decision to blacklist all Tanzanian-certified airlines. The development comes just as the country enters...
Tourism targets 12.5% surge in European tourist arrivals
Switch TV
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June 19, 2025
Kenya Aims for Major Boost in European Tourist Numbers Nairobi, June 19, 2025 — The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced plans to grow tourist arrivals from Europe by at least 12.5% in 2025. The board is targeting 764,734 visitors from the...
Traveling to Italy during the Jubilee Year? Learn Italian and 13 more languages with Babbel
Popular Science
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June 19, 2025
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Already a popular summer destination, Italy will be even busier this summer since 2025 is a Jubilee year. Millions of people will...
European landmark to reopen as €200m deal revives Grand Hôtel des Bains
The European Magazine
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June 19, 2025
Venice film festival favourite to be restored under UAE–Italian partnership backed by institutional investors One of Europe’s most iconic hotels, famed for hosting film stars during the Venice Film Festival and immortalised in Death in Venice, is...
Holiday horror as rats the size of cats filmed on popular Spanish beach
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 19, 2025
11:20, 19 Jun 2025Updated 11:21, 19 Jun 2025 Locals were left horrified after rats the size of cats were filmed running around a Spanish beach which is popular with British tourists. Onlookers squealed in disbelief as the huge rodents were spotted...
Greece Tops Europe in Air Connectivity Growth, Led by Athens Airport – ACI Report
Greek Travel Pages
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June 18, 2025
Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP) Greece has emerged as Europe’s leading performer in air connectivity growth for 2025, recording a remarkable 35 percent increase above pre-pandemic levels, according to ACI Europe (Airports Council International –...
EU says it has received ‘great support' from Türkiye to evacuate citizens out of Tehran
Yeni Safak
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The EU has received significant support from Türkiye in facilitating the evacuation of EU citizens from Iran amid escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran, an EU official said on Thursday. Christian Berger, director of the European External Action...
Europe’s top real estate deals to be recognised at The World-Class District Awards 2025 in Barcelona
Conference & Meetings World
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June 19, 2025
Many of Europe’s most outstanding real estate deals of the year will be showcased in Barcelona on 1 October by The World-Class District Awards 2025. The event recognises exemplary projects by funds, investors, and destinations and the awards...
Italy’s tech ecosystem: Innovation, growth, and emerging opportunities
Tech.eu
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June 19, 2025
The Italian tech ecosystem in 2024 showed strong performance, with companies raising over €1.3 billion, despite a slight decrease from €1.4 billion in 2023. This drop, however, reflects the overall stability of the ecosystem, as evidenced by the...