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Government of Bermuda London Office Travel to the EU / Schengen Area
The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise the public of the European Union’s (EU) planned introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, a new digital border management system that will change requirements for...

American travelers will be fingerprinted after flights as new ‘border’ law hitting 29 countries comes into force
AMERICANS heading to a raft of European destinations will have to comply with new border measures that are coming into force. And, it means travelers will be forced to have their fingerprints taken. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you!...

EXCLUSIVE: Expat sanctuary owner steps in to save over a dozen horses facing slaughter after Malaga summarily banned tourist carriages in the city
By Rachel Gore DOZENS of horses facing a one-way trip to the slaughterhouse are being thrown a lifeline – thanks to one expat’s last-minute offer to home them in her sanctuary. More than 60 working horses have been left with an uncertain fate...

New travel rules for 29 countries from today marks 'significant change' for millions
British passport(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) A new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area will be introduced today, October 12. The Schengen area allows more than 400m people to...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know
Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

The new entry and exit rules for UK tourists travelling to Europe from today
New rules come into force today affecting UK tourists visiting Europe (Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from today for any UK tourist visiting one of the 29 countries in the Schengen area. From today (October...

UK travellers told to expect 'four-hour delays' as new EU border system launches today
Experts have warned of bottlenecks at European airports(Image: Getty Images) Holidaymakers heading to Europe may face four-hour queues under strict new European Union (EU) travel rules. From Sunday (October 12), tourists will have to supply...

Maliau Basin deserves unwavering protection – Danish NGO
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Peter Feilberg KOTA KINABALU (Oct 12): They call it the “Lost World of Sabah”, but what is truly lost is our understanding of its worth. The Maliau Basin Conservation Area (MBCA), one of Sabah’s...

Xinhua Content: Latest holiday spending pattern clear evidence of Chinese economy’s resilience, growth potential
Opinion Xinhua Content: BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — The market boom during China’s eight-day National Day holiday, characterized by a variety of new consumption patterns, underscores the country’s ongoing transition toward a services, consumption...

British drivers could face delays when travelling to Europe today as EU requires fingerprint and photo data
British drivers are being warned of new EU rules being introduced today that could change the way they travel to the continent From today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced, impacting...

EU entry-exit system: what do travel industry heavyweights think will happen?
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Iberia Economy & Business Class 10% To 60% Award Sale For Travel October 13 – December 31, 2025 (Book By November 16)
Iberia has launched an excellent economy and business award sale for travel between October 13 and December 31, 2025, across most of its network (routes to Asia excluded). The discount varies between 10%, 30% and 60%, and most transatlantic...

Europe’s going digital at the border as new rules kick in for non-EU travellers
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals traveling to the Schengen areas is being implemented as of October 12. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the...

Denmark keeps potato week tradition during school break
On Monday, October 13, Denmark will begin its annual autumn school break, known historically as "Potato Week" or kartoffelferie. While the week is now primarily associated with family activities and leisure, its origins lie in the country's...

Foreign Office issues 'day trip' warning for UK travellers
The Foreign Office has issued a crucial update for holidaymakers travelling to one Mediterranean destination ahead of a significant change taking effect this weekend. In its entry requirements guidance for those planning to visit Turkey, officials...

Traveller stays at hotel themed on one popular shop - it isn't Lidl or Waitrose
Ever fancied a quick nap in one of IKEA's cosy bedrooms? It turns out you can do exactly that. Travel influencer Chelsea Dickenson, known online as the 'Holiday Expert', recently paid a visit to the retailer's first-ever hotel and shared her...

Brits issued EU travel warning as 'four-hour queues' expected from this weekend
The EES is being introduced gradually in 29 countries over the next six months(Image: iStockphoto/Getty Images) Holidaymakers jetting off from the UK this weekend have been warned that they could face lengthy queues at the airport as a new travel...

Does Ireland need a deposit return scheme for its 200 million coffee cups?
Pictured Nada returns a cup. Environment Editor Nada Farhoud visits Aarhus, Denmark to see the countries reusable coffee cup and beer glass scheme in action. Over 7 million disposable coffee cups are used every day across the world. Every hour in...

UK travellers told how much money they need to visit each EU country from Sunday
Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Dan Taylor 05:05, 11 Oct 2025 The EU's EES rules are coming into force(Image: ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images) British travellers could face questions about their bank balance when jetting off from the end...

Denmark manager aims dig at Manchester United over Rasmus Hojlund form
Rasmus Hojlund has had a great start to life at Napoli (Picture: Getty Images) Denmark boss Brian Riemer is not surprised to see Rasmus Hojlund doing well at Napoli now that he is in a ‘well-functioning team’ again. The 22-year-old is on loan with...