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Strabag Rail and Eurovia win €982m contracts for Czech rail upgrades
Construction Briefing
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June 30, 2025
Strabag Rail and Eurovia CZ (Eurovia) will take on major roles in two large-scale railway modernisation projects in the Czech Republic, with the combined contract value of both schemes totalling €982 million (US$1.1 billion). Render of new rail...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency Is on a Mission to Boost the Country’s Travel Appeal
The Good Men Project - California
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June 29, 2025
By Arzu Geybullayeva The initiative by Azerbaijan’s state tourism agency launched earlier this year is not surprising, given the government’s long history of footing hefty bills for image boosts. Whether hosting the Eurovision song contest,...
Ghana’s Tourism Industry receives a diplomatic boost
GhanaWeb
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June 29, 2025
In a remarkable move to expand Ghana’s tourism footprint into Central Europe, the Ghana Embassy in the Czech Republic, under the leadership of Her Excellency Madam Doris Adzo Denyo Brese, has spearheaded a high-level tourism promotion initiative...
Prague celebrates 100 years of bus service
Radio Prague International
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June 23, 2025
This Sunday, there were more locals than tourists below Prague’s Astronomical Clock. They came to admire a parade of historical and modern buses that were part of the city’s public transport system for 100 years. A ceremonial parade of vintage...
Incredible £40 sleeper train that travels through 5 pretty European countries now running
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
A new sleeper train that travels through five European countries has completed its first journey. The new rail route, dubbed the ‘Adriatic Express’, connects the Polish capital of Warsaw to the city of Rijeka on Croatia's stunning Adriatic coast....
Why You Need Comprehensive Travel Insurance For Your European Trip
News18
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June 29, 2025
Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 13:32 IST Kapadia from Policybazaar stresses the need for comprehensive travel insurance for Indian travelers to Europe, covering medical emergencies, strikes, etc. A European holiday is often the experience of a...
EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
Belfast Live
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June 29, 2025
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...
Protest against mass tourism on Prague’s Old Town Square
Radio Prague International
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June 29, 2025
Several dozen people gathered on Prague’s Old Town Square on Saturday to protest against mass tourism and in particular the growing number of Airbnb providers in big city centres. Demonstrators emphasized that they are not against tourism as such,...
Pattaya tops July–August holiday searches among Germans and Britons, beating out neighbors with more direct flights
Pattaya Mail
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June 29, 2025
Pattaya remains a top European favorite as summer searches surge — Germans and Britons lead the wave to Thailand. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has once again secured its status as Europe’s favorite summer getaway in...
EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...
Czech news in brief for June 22: Sunday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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June 22, 2025
Dozens of Czech tourists were evacuated Friday from areas near Split, Croatia, due to a wildfire, according to Czech travel agencies. No injuries were reported. The fire forced hundreds of evacuations and is suspected to be arson. Czech agencies...
Vietnam promotes tourism in Czech Republic
VietnamPlus
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June 28, 2025
Prague (VNA) – A Vietnam tourism promotion event, part of the "Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe," was held in Prague, the Czech Republic, drawing attention from local travel businesses, media, and partners. Co-organised by the Vietnam National...
Backroads Unveils New Active Adventures for Travelers in Their 30s and 40s
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced the launch of a dynamic new trip collection for travelers in their 30s and 40s. Selected from Backroads’ extensive portfolio, these journeys deliver meaningful experiences for...
Albania’s tourism boom and the industry of naysayers
Gazeta Tema
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June 28, 2025
Albania has silenced all skeptics of tourism, emerging as the country with the highest tourism growth in the region—particularly from Western Europe. While just a few years ago most visitors came from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, today...
The 7 European tourist hotspots taking action against 'drunken' British tourists
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 28, 2025
Several European hotpots for tourists are now starting to crack down on drunken Brits - implementing strict rules for UK tourists heading on holiday. Many of Europe's favourite stag do destinations saw a welcome pause during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Britons facing major backlash in two big European tourist hotspots
Daily Express
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June 28, 2025
British stag parties, once quieted by pandemic-era travel restrictions, have returned with a vengeance and some of Europe’s most popular city destinations are reaching their breaking point. From the cobblestones of Budapest to those of Prague,...
'A dystopian landscape': Prague protesters rally against flood of tourists
Expats.cz
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June 28, 2025
Though numbering only a few dozen, the protesters delivered a pointed message: tourism, while economically significant, has been allowed to expand without regulation, leading to higher housing costs, strained infrastructure, and loss of public space.
China planned car crash during Taiwan vice-president’s Prague visit, says Czech intelligence
The Indian Express
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June 28, 2025
Taiwan’s Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim has said she will not be intimidated after Czech intelligence revealed a reported Chinese plan to stage a car crash during her official visit to Prague in 2024.According to The Guardian, the Czech Republic’s...