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I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?
EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

The Popularity of Madrid As A Holiday Spot
For many people the idea of a holiday in Spain is lazing on a Mediterranean beach on one of the costas or in the Balearic Islands. But for others it’s visiting Madrid, a city that really couldn’t be further from the sea if it tried. As the capital...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...

S.Korea visa-free policy for Chinese group tourists takes effect, aimed at enhancing exchanges amid complex bilateral ties and challenges
Chinese tourists shop at a store in the Shilla Duty Free Shop in Jeju, South Korea on July 9, 2025. Photo: Liu Yang/GTAs South Korea's visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups takes effect on Monday, its tourism sector has ramped up efforts to...

Andorra Hosts Its Largest Porsche Event Yet: 12th Annual Meet Sets New Record
ALL PYRENEES is Official Media Partner of the 12th Annual Porsche Gathering in Andorra On Saturday, September 27, over 200 Porsches – a record number for the Principality of Andorra and an event of great significance for the tourism sector – drove...

Huge twist after Aussie woman's toyboy boyfriend mysteriously vanished on French hiking trip
By ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 10:31 EDT, 28 September 2025 | Updated: 10:31 EDT, 28 September 2025 A Sydney woman will spend the next two decades in a French prison after her boyfriend disappeared during a hiking trip in...

Premier League predictions: Liverpool return to winning ways at Chelsea
Friday: Bournemouth v Fulham (11pm kick-off UAE) Bournemouth's fine start to the season continued – the Cherries have lost just once in six games and sit sixth in the table – with an injury-time goal from Eli Kroupi earning them a 2-2 draw at...

Nigeria @ 65: Still flying on clipped wings
By Chinelo Obogo [email protected] After 65 years of independence, experts are unanimous in their submission that the Nigerian aviation sector should have soared far above the altitude it currently is. According to them, the nation, by now, should...

New Entry/Exit System (EES) coming to Europe for third-country travellers
From 12 October 2025, the 29 European countries using the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will gradually implement the system at their external borders over a period of six months. The EES is the new European border management system, designed to...

Solomons establishes diplomatic ties with Andorra
New York, USA, – Solomon Islands on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra. The signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was...

Ikon Pass Holders Can Offer Discounted Lift Tickets to Friends and Family
For a limited time, Ikon Pass holders can offer discounted lift tickets to their crew that provide up to 50% off window rate, up from 25% off, at select Ikon Pass destinations. Find more joy at your favorite Ikon Pass destination with up to 12...

'I'm sure' - Fabian Hurzeler issues Jack Hinshelwood update for Brighton ahead of Wolves
Team news for Brighton and Hove Albion ahead of their Premier League trip to Wolves Fabian Hurzeler believes the international break has arrived at the right time for Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood. The Albion man suffered an ankle injury in...

Andorra Travel Guide: Skiing, Shopping, And Exploring A Nation Without An Army
Last Updated:September 23, 2025, 14:37 IST With an area smaller than Delhi, Andorra thrives on tourism, nature, and a distinctive political heritage. Andorra is a co-principality headed by France and Spain. (AI Image)High in the Pyrenees mountains...

Andorran prince-bishop faces law to decriminalize abortion
Andorra’s episcopal co-prince, Bishop Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat, is facing mounting scrutiny over whether he’ll sign a Vatican-brokered abortion law in the country. Bishop Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat. Credit: Vatican media. Serrano serves as...

Grenada and Andorra establish diplomatic relations
The Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations announces that the Government of Grenada has established diplomatic relations with the Government of the Principality of Andorra. The Principality of Andorra is a small, landlocked country in...

New travel rules for Spain — what UK tourists need to know
There are new rules for travellers heading to Spain (Picture: Getty Images) Each year, millions of Brits go on holiday to Spain to soak up the sun in the likes of Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Mallorca. It’s such a popular destination that by...

New digital border system to begin next month affecting Brits travelling to Europe
The European Union (EU) is set to launch its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, changing the requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The new digital border system is part of wider work being done by the EU to...

A panic attack made me confront my post-pandemic travel anxiety – but m
Earlier this year, I found myself sobbing uncontrollably in a hotel lobby in Yokohama during my first trip to Japan. I was having a full-blown panic attack after checkout, utterly paralysed at the thought of navigating a train to Tokyo. As a...