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Romanian non-profit files criminal complaint after bear shot for killing tourist on Transfăgărășan
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
Environmental non-profit Agent Green announced that it filed a criminal complaint with the Argeș County Prosecutor's Office over the recent tragedy in the Făgăraș Mountains, where a bear was shot after killing an Italian tourist on the popular...
Colliers: Romanians spent EUR 3 bln on international travel in first four months of 2025
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
According to an analysis from real estate consultant Colliers based on National Bank of Romania data, Romanians spent more than EUR 3 billion on international travel in the first four months of 2025, 15% more than in the same period of 2024. If...
Nearly 60% of Romanians unable to afford one-week holiday, Eurostat reports
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
Romania had the highest proportion of people in the European Union unable to afford a one-week holiday away from home in 2024, with 58.6% of the population affected, according to data published by Eurostat on July 15. The figure places Romania at...
Kardzhali's tourist website invites guests to the region in 6 languages
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 14, 2025
The website visitkardzhali.com, with which the Tourist Information Center of the town in the Rhodope Mountain invites visitors and tells about local customs and landmarks, is now available in 6 languages. In addition to Bulgarian, its content can...
What is Bastille Day? What to know about the French holiday and why it is celebrated
NBC Connecticut
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July 14, 2025
Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly every French town — it must be Bastille Day. France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or...
British holidaymakers issued three-month warning as new travel system approved
Chronicle Live
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July 15, 2025
A major overhaul of border procedures has finally been approved by the European Parliament, meaning British travellers going on holiday can expect to see significant changes at the airport in just three months' time. The new Entry/Exit System, or...
Wizz Air axes flights from massive Middle East hub forcing customers to rebook
Metro
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July 14, 2025
Wizz Air is stopping the flights after four years (Picture: Getty Images) If you were planning on heading to Abu Dhabi this autumn, you might want to look a little closer at your travel options, as Wizz Air is set to stop all flights to and from...
Etihad’s route expansion: What’s behind the 7 new destinations?
Gulf Business
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July 15, 2025
Image credit: WAM/Website Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced seven new destinations as part of its continuing strategy to expand point-to-point connectivity and bring more travellers directly to Abu Dhabi. The new...
Tourism Ministry, European Historic Thermal Towns Association Discuss Hisarya's Membership
Bulgarian News Agency
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Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh, European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) Chair Hans Hornik and Hisarya Mayor Iva Valcheva had a meeting at the Tourism Ministry to discuss the possibilities and conditions for the town's membership in...
In From the Margins: On Letting the Roma Narrate Their Own Story
Literary Hub
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July 15, 2025
From a very young age I was drawn to the world of fiction. Every day my grandfather would walk me home from nursery and tell me a story as we walked along the lifeless streets. I wish I could remember them all in more detail. I recall one story...
Harris Dickinson’s Directing Debut ‘Urchin’ Acquired by 1-2 Special — It’s One of Cannes 2025’s Very Best Films
IndieWire
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July 15, 2025
Cannes 2025 festival-goers put their stamp of approval of Harris Dickinson the filmmaker, with his directing debut “Urchin” winning the FIPRESCI prize out of Un Certain Regard. What can’t the “Babygirl” and “Triangle of Sadness” and “Beach Rats”...
UAE: Etihad Airways announces 7 new routes, including Medina and Baku, launching November 2025
The Times of India
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Etihad Airways unveils new global routes launching in November 2025/ Image: @etihad/X TL;DR: Etihad Airways is launching seven new destinations, including Medina and Baku, starting November 2025. These routes are part of a broader strategy to...
Travel filled with adventure for couple passing through Canora
SaskToday.ca
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Robert Miller and his wife Tina Cobos, who have spent a number of years on the road across Canada and around the world, stopped in at the Canora Campground for the night of June 19/20. CANORA - Robert Miller and his wife Tina Cobos have discovered...
Etihad Airways to launch direct flights to Yerevan in March 2026
Public Radio of Armenia
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July 15, 2025
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights to Yerevan as part of its continued network expansion strategy aimed at increasing point-to-point travel to Abu Dhabi. The Armenian capital is among seven new destinations added to the...
Romania to raise fines for feeding bears by the roadside, environment minister says
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu announced plans to toughen penalties for individuals who feed wild bears from their cars, following growing concerns over human-wildlife interactions along the scenic Transfăgărășan road. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Etihad Airways adds seven new destinations to its expanding network
Aviation24.be
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July 15, 2025
Etihad Airways has announced the addition of seven new destinations to its global route network, as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy aimed at increasing direct connectivity to Abu Dhabi. The new destinations include Almaty...
Romania bans Moldovan mayor from border-free Schengen area, ministry says
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania has banned Ion Ceban, the mayor of neighbouring Moldova's capital, Chisinau, from entering the country in a move that extends to the entire Schengen visa-free travel area, Romania's foreign ministry said on Wednesday....
Two anthrax cases confirmed in Romania
Romania Insider
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July 11, 2025
The Cantacuzino National Institute for Medical-Military Research confirmed on Thursday evening, July 10, two cases of anthrax in patients currently hospitalized at the Matei Balș National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Bucharest. The...
Rescue dog reunited with owner 14 days after escaping Thorseby holiday home
Chad
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July 11, 2025
A rescue dog has reunited with his owner after 14 days of escaping from a holiday home in Thorseby Park, due to the efforts of an animal welfare charity and the support of the local community. Casper is a Romanian rescue dog who ran away from his...
One bear cub rescued, two still missing after mother shot for killing man on Romania’s Transfăgărășan
Romania Insider
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July 11, 2025
One of the bear cubs left orphaned after their mother was shot and killed following the deadly attack on the Transfăgărășan mountain road last week was found alive on Thursday, July 10. Extremely weak, hungry, and frightened, the cub is now safe...