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Could the new EU entry-exit system lead to air travel gridlock?
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US, Canada, and Australia Lead Tourist Spending in Greece in 2024
Tourism revenues in 2024 rose by 4 percent to 20.6 billion euros from 19.7 billion euros in 2023, with travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia ranking among the top spenders, according to a study by INSETE, the research body of the Greek...

Nuuk Airport Loses Permit for International Flights, Disrupting Greenland Travel
Greenland’s capital city has been dealt a major setback. Nuuk Airport has temporarily lost its certification to handle international flights after the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Agency flagged shortcomings in passenger screening procedures....

The Top 2026 Destinations, Las Vegas’ New Luxury Suites And More Travel News
Federico Martinez Archdale and Ditte Perschke first met on the French Riviera when he was working as a bosun on a yacht during some stormy weather and she was aboard a neighboring vessel. The Acapulco-born Archdale later became a superyacht...

Travel deals of the week: The top last-minute holiday deals, with European city break packages from £118pp
If you're hunting for a brilliant last-minute getaway, easyJet holidays has just dropped new offers. The airline's package holiday arm is offering fantastic savings on European trips, with discounts reaching £200 on bookings above £2,000. There's...

Put safety first during Labor Day weekend travel
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to put safety first and pack some patience ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Access real-time travel information for highways across Wisconsin via 511 Wisconsin at 511wi.gov...

Copenhagen Airport set for record year of traffic growth
Based on its performance in the first half of 2025, the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen Airport is set to be a record year for the Danish gateway. In the first six months of the year, 14.9 million passengers passed through the terminals, which was...

Denmark summons US envoy over a reported ‘influence operation’ in Greenland
Apartments in Nuuk, Greenland, on May 21, 2025. Allegations have emerged that three Americans with ties to President Donald Trump were running “covert influence operations” in the Danish island territory. (Sigga Ella/The New York Times) By Jeffrey...

Aarhus: Denmark's lesser-known metropolis
Friday, 29 August 2025, 13:59 Share As stunning as Copenhagen is, it may not be the true representation of Danish lifestyle. Brought on by the recent influx of visitors in the capital, perhaps the more authentic side lies in a less touristy city....

The direction of travel on Alexander Isak’s Newcastle future only points one way
Newcastle are braced for a second offer for Isak from Liverpool and it could give PIF a tough decision to make before Monday’s transfer deadline Eddie Howe has offered the clearest indication yet that Alexander Isak’s conduct this summer will...

Robby McCrorie on brink of Kilmarnock transfer exit as Scotland keeper away to Denmark to reignite career
Scotland keeper Robby McCrorie is closing in on a loan deal to Esbjerg. The Kilmarnock shot-stopper is set to join the Danish promotion pushers for the next 12 months. McCrorie is keen to go out to get game-time. Killie boss Stuart Kettlewell has...

‘Stone, timber, silence, wind’: welcome to SMK Thy, the National Gallery of Denmark expansion
The majestic National Gallery of Denmark's main building in Copenhagen dates back to the late 1800s and forms an essential part of the Danish capital's must-see visitor circuit. Its architectural pedigree includes a famous creator, Vilhelm...

The travel editor’s top 20 islands in the world
I have a thing about small(ish) islands. I like being cut off, surrounded by sea. They don’t have to be glamorous. I’ve stayed on Lundy, where the electricity gets switched off at midnight so you have to read by torch, and on Iona, where the Spar...
Benfica, Brugge, Copenhagen and Qarabag seal CL spots
Monaco, Aug 28: José Mourinho and Fenerbahce fell short of returning to the Champions League, losing 1-0 at Benfica in the qualifying playoffs. Benfica – the first club Mourinho coached – had two goals disallowed on video review in the first half...

Hoppago & Scandinavian Airlines(SAS): Redefining Air-To-Ground Travel Connectivity
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This new feature, effective June 30, 2025, allows SAS customers to seamlessly book train tickets in minutes across 70+ countries. The integration connects travellers with over 2,000 train carriers, including major operators...

Best travel stroller Australia: Best Picks editor reviews new Bugaboo Butterfly 2 pram. Here’s why it’s worth the $700 price tag
When it comes to prams, there is one brand that reigns supreme. Beloved by celebrities, parenting experts and mums and dads alike since it was founded in Denmark in 1996, Bugaboo has carved out a corner of the crowded parenting market for viral,...

Is Rhode Island doing enough to take advantage of tourism opportunities?
The summer tourism season in Rhode Island is in the homestretch and anecdotal evidence from business and tourism leaders suggest it has gone reasonably well. On Aug. 24, ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in North Kingstown, Richmond and East...

Just like the rest of us! Queen Mary frolics in the 'forbidden' Danish sea - as King Frederik perfects his role as a doting Insta-husband
Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark looked like any other playful tourist couple recently as they frolicked along the beach. The only difference? They happened to be in the midst of an official royal engagement. The Danish monarchs have just...

U.S. Travelers Face New Rules for Souvenir Shopping Abroad What You Need to Know
The Trump Administration ended the de minimis rule with an executive order last month. There are two $800 import duty exemptions for items entering the United States, with one big difference: one of them ends August 29, and the other one doesn’t....

Denmark summons US envoy over covert ‘influence operations’ to promote secessionism in Greenland
New Delhi: The Danish foreign ministry summoned US envoy Mark Stroh Wednesday after the country’s public broadcaster DR reported that American citizens were carrying out covert “influence operations” in Greenland. According to the report, three...