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Washington Beach Volleyball Adds Six Newcomers For 2025-26 Season
University of Washington Athletics
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July 1, 2025
Story Links SEATTLE – Washington beach volleyball is set to welcome six newcomers to the program for the 2025-26 season. The incoming class features a graduate transfer and five freshmen, bringing a mix of collegiate experience, international...
Holidaymakers warned of 'significant increase' in deadly virus in popular European hotspots
Manchester Evening News
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June 26, 2025
Holidaymakers travelling to five popular European destinations could be at risk of a deadly virus. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned of a "multi-country outbreak" of hepatitis A affecting 2,000 people and...
OPPORTUNITY OVERSEAS: Former WKU volunteer assistant baseball coach Holmes guided Polish pitchers in Prague event
Bowling Green Daily News - Kentucky State
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July 1, 2025
Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025 By DAVID DRIVER / Special to the Daily News Former Western Kentucky baseball volunteer assistant coach Tim Holmes is serving as the pitching coach for the Polish national team, which just competed this past...
How hot is Europe? Iconic tourist attraction closes to visitors for several days
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
By Samuel Petrequin and Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press PARIS — Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe...
Hungarian forint outperforms peers in early 2025, boosting travel budgets
Daily News Hungary
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July 1, 2025
The Hungarian forint is off to a surprisingly strong start in 2025, gaining more than 3% against the euro and outperforming both the Polish zloty and the Czech koruna, according to a new assessment by K&H Bank’s chief analyst. With these currency...
RA Tourism Committee, South Caucasus Railway combine efforts to develop tourism
Finport
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ArmInfo. The Tourism Committee of Armenia and South Caucasus Railway CJSC (SCR) intend to work together to increase the tourist attractiveness of Armenia. This was reported by the press service of the Committee, citing the results of the meeting...
The European city you cannot travel to with a cruise
AS
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July 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2026, in response to growing concerns about over-tourism and environmental strain, the French city of Cannes will not allow large cruise ships to dock at the harbour. Under the new regulations, any cruise ship carrying over 1,000...
Vietnam improves visa policy to boost tourism competitiveness
Azertag
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July 1, 2025
Baku, July 1, AZERTAC Vietnam’s visa policy has become increasingly open, yet its competitiveness remains modest as compared to other countries in the region, according to VNA. Therefore, improving visa policies is deemed essential to enhance...
European stag do clampdown in two big European tourist hotspots
Wales Online
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July 1, 2025
British stag parties, once subdued by pandemic-induced travel restrictions, have made a boisterous comeback, much to the chagrin of some of Europe's most frequented city destinations. From Budapest's historic cobblestones to those of Prague, local...
No Ticket Needed: 5 Free Events to Enjoy in Prague This July
Prague Morning
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July 1, 2025
Summer in Prague isn’t just about sightseeing and crowded tourist spots. The city offers a wide range of free cultural events where both locals and visitors can enjoy theater, history, and music without spending a crown. Here are five top picks...
April 2025: Easter vacations support European hospitality activity by MKG Consulting
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
While Easter weekend fell at the end of March in 2024, this year it fell in April. The spring vacations fell in the same timeframe, which helped to keep leisure destinations busy. Stabilization of occupancy and average daily rate trends in...
What it's like travelling to El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach'
BBC
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Getting there: The easiest way is to hire a car from San Salvador Airport (about 75 minutes). Bus, taxi and ride sharing options are also available, and some select surf schools and hotels run airport shuttles – contact them directly for...
A cooler commute: More trams in Prague will get air conditioning
Expats.cz
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July 1, 2025
Deputy Mayor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib emphasized the impact for passengers: “In the coming years, we will have up to 450 modern, air-conditioned, barrier-free trams 15T and 52T in Prague. Passenger comfort is important to us, because quality...
Canada Day: These Are The Busiest Routes To Canada This Holiday Week
Simple Flying
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July 1, 2025
Canada Day 2025 is coming up! This upcoming Tuesday, July 1, the proud nation of Canada will celebrate 158 years since its founding. The shift toward domestic plans of the wider Canadian travel market has been in the headlines as the political...
New rankings spotlight Czechia’s hidden tourist gems—and why they're so popular
Expats.cz
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June 19, 2025
Today’s travelers are searching for more than just photo opportunities—they want immersion, interaction and variety. Four zoos made the national top 10, including those in Zlín, Ostrava and Dvůr Králové, reflecting growing interest in conservation...
Aviation Innovation: Prague Airport Traveler Experience Takes Off
Forbes
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According to Radek Nehoda, operating an airport is a bit like conducting an orchestra. Both systems are symphonies of human effort, discipline, and coordination. One moves people across continents; the other moves hearts and minds. Nehoda, who is...
Nine Dead From Hepatitis A Outbreak Across Four European Tourist Hot Spots
Hep
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June 30, 2025
More than 2,000 people across four European countries popular among tourists are confirmed to have hepatitis A virus (HAV), and nine have died, prompting the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to issue an urgent travel...
STRABAG wins contracts to modernise Czech railway infrastructure
World Construction Network
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June 30, 2025
STRABAG Rail has secured contracts worth around €360m ($421.7m), co-financed by the EU, to modernise select Czech railway infrastructure. The first awarded project involves upgrading a 10km section between Nezamyslice and Kojetín on the...
Game On: Squid Game Dolls Appear on Prague’s Vltava River
Prague Morning
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June 30, 2025
Prague locals and tourists were met with an unusual sight on the Vltava River over the weekend. As part of a global promotion for the upcoming third season of Netflix’s Squid Game, two large inflatable dolls—resembling the show’s infamous Red...
Ghana’s tourism receives boost as Embassy in Prague facilitates engagement with Czech tour operators
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
Accra, June 30, GNA – In a remarkable move to broaden Ghana’s tourism footprint into Central Europe, the Ghana Embassy in the Czech Republic has spearheaded a high-level tourism promotion event in Prague. Led by Madam Doris Adzo Denyo Brese,...