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Couple are turned away from £1,000 Greek holiday after falling foul of post-Brexit passport rule - here's how to make sure you don't get caught out too
Daily Mail
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March 12, 2025
A British couple said they 'felt like criminals' after they were turned away from their £1,000 holiday weekend in Greece because of a post-Brexit passport '10-year rule'. UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from an old...
LA County reports first measles case of 2025—in LAX traveler—as cases confirmed in Philadelphia, NY state
CIDRAP
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A Los Angeles County resident traveled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while infectious with measles virus, according to a press release from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health late yesterday. And today Philadelphia...
Major change to UK travel rules in April - who needs to buy £10 permission and how long it lasts
MyLondon
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March 12, 2025
A huge change to the UK’s immigration system is about to take place. From April 2, those arriving at UK ports and airports - expect Brits and Irish - will need permission to travel in advance through either an Electric Travel Authorisation (ETA)...
UK tourists face having to pay fee to visit 30 countries under new EU law
Birmingham Live
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March 10, 2025
A new £6 visa-waiver introduction has been postponed until later in 2025 but tourists have been warned will have to purchase an 'e-visa' online prior to journeying to most EU countries once it comes into effect. UK tourists face having to pay a...
2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Competitions Launched
eTurboNews
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March 6, 2025
Tourism, as one of the largest economic sectors within the EU, significantly contributes to economic growth and job creation. Today, the European Commission has officially launched the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the...
British travellers to Europe won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until 2027 thanks to further Brexit red-tape delays
The Independent
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March 12, 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...
Greenland Holds Crucial Elections; Brussels Delays New System For Travelers
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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March 11, 2025
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor...
Kozlovskis calls on EU to stop issuing Schengen visas to Russian tourists
LSM
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March 6, 2025
European Commission's regular Schengen Barometer data for 2024 show that the trend of issuing Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens has increased compared to 2023. In 2024, 565,069 Schengen tourist visas were issued, which is 25% more than in...
New EU Awards Seek Europe’s Smartest and Greenest Tourism Cities
FTN News
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March 6, 2025
The European Commission has officially launched the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, inviting cities across Europe to showcase their most innovative and sustainable tourism practices....
European Commission Announces New Competitions For 2026 - European Capital And Green Pioneer Of Smart Tourism
MENAFN
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March 6, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BRUSSELS, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the European Commission launches the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations...
Electronic Travel Authorisation needed to visit UK from April 2
ERR
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March 5, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds travellers that from April 2 they will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. The application platform will open to Estonian citizens today (March 5.) Every passenger must have an...
UK opens applications for Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs)
Euro Weekly News
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March 5, 2025
London, UK. Credit: Pexels, Chait Goli The UK has officially opened applications for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme to citizens from over 30 European countries. From March 5, 2025, passport holders from these nations can now...
Confusing Brexit travel red tape questions answered by Simon Calder
The Independent
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March 4, 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...
EU new entry system explained as EES to see new travel requirements for Brits
Chronicle Live
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March 3, 2025
British holidaymakers with plans to head to Europe have been reminded of a major change coming into force that will affect the way they travel. The new Entry/Exit System, or EES, is due to be introduced later in 2025, and is an automated IT system...
UK tourists face crucial new rule for anyone travelling to Europe
Birmingham Live
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February 27, 2025
UK tourists are being reminded over a vital new rule everyone needs to know if travelling to the European Union in 2025. The new rule was meant to be introduced in November 2023, but has been repeatedly delayed - and it is now not expected this...
New travel rules if you're heading to Europe on holiday in 2025
Glasgow Live
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February 26, 2025
With holidays edging ever closer, many Brits are brushing up on what they need to sort before sailing into the sunset. And with new travel rules coming in, here are some of changes to be aware of before jetting off. The dreaded £6 visa-waiver that...
Important new rule everyone needs to know if you are travelling to Europe in 2025
Daily Express
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February 26, 2025
The highly-anticipated £6 visa-waiver's launch that holidaymakers have been dreading has thankfully been postponed until late 2025. Once activated, British tourists will need to secure the 'e-visa' ahead of travel for most EU destinations. In an...
New EU travel rules people need to know before their 2025 holiday
The Mirror
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February 26, 2025
The rules have been delayed a number of times, but are expected this year Passport may no longer be stamped because of the entry/exit scheme. ( Image: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) UK holidaymakers have been granted a reprieve as the expected £6...
Brits face new travel rules with 'e-visa' to be introduced in months - all you need to know
TeessideLive
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February 25, 2025
UK holidaymakers have received some encouraging news as the expected introduction of a new £6 visa-waiver scheme has been delayed until later in 2025. Once it comes into effect, British travellers will be expected to purchase the 'e-visa' online...
Brits going on holiday to these 29 countries forced to give fingerprints
Leeds Live
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February 24, 2025
UK holidaymakers will soon need to provide fingerprints and a facial image when visiting 29 countries, due to a new European Union (EU) travel regulation. The Entry-Exit System (EES), set to be introduced in stages this year, aims to document...