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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
UK forced to rethink approach to terrorism 20 years after 7/7 attacks
The National News
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The 20th anniversary of the July 7, 2005 attacks in London, on Monday, throw a spotlight on how the UK's counter-terrorism approach changed, and how its focus on Islamist groups has deepened social divisions. The bombings, also referred to as 7/7,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘The Visitor’: Vytautas Katkus’ Feature Directorial Debut Is a Cinematic Meditation on Solitude
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 6, 2025
If you haven’t followed the rise of Lithuanian cinema on the global film festival circuit in recent years, you may not know the name of young filmmaker and cinematographer Vytautas Katkus – yet. But when the Karlovy Vary International Film...
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...
Neeraj Chopra clinches victory at Bengaluru Classic with 86.18-m throw amid star-studded line-up
Business Today
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July 5, 2025
Neeraj Chopra emerged victorious at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, securing the top position with a best throw of 86.18 metres, achieved in his third attempt. Kenya’s Julius Yego claimed second place, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage...
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...
Match Me Abroad Season 3: Latest News, Potential Release Date, Potential Cast & Everything We Know
Screen Rant
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July 5, 2025
The latest updates on Match Me Abroad season 3, including potential release dates, cast rumors, and everything fans need to know about the popular reality TV show. Match Me Abroad follows singles searching for love across international borders....
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...