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Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Chronicle Live
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July 7, 2025
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...
Romanian court says conditional release for former minister Elena Udrea is possible
Romania Insider
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July 2, 2025
The Ploiești Court found on Tuesday, July 1, that former tourism minister and influential politician Elena Udrea can be conditionally released from prison. The decision is not final and has reportedly been contested by the National Anticorruption...
Poland's new border checks: The beginning of the end of free travel in Europe?
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...
Former president, prime ministers reportedly warned of Romania’s out of control deficit since summer of 2024
Romania Insider
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July 7, 2025
Former president Klaus Iohannis, former prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, and former Senate president Nicolae Ciucă were reportedly warned that Romania risks default if measures to address its growing budget deficit were not taken, according to an...
Greece’s July Air Travel Hits New Peak, Sets Stage for Strong August
Greek Travel Pages
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July 6, 2025
With nearly 5.3 million airline seats, July has emerged as the strongest month of Greece’s 2025 tourism season so far – setting the pace for a robust performance in August, according to INSETE, the research institute of the Greek Tourism...
The 5 medications that could see you JAILED if you take them on holiday this summer – including hay fever pills
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
IF you're heading abroad this summer, packing some preventative medicines might seem like the sensible thing to do. But be warned, some common drugs, including antihistamines and painkillers, could land you with hefty fines or even jail time in...
Romania Rolls Out Austerity Measures to Curb Soaring Deficit
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, June 23 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT. As part of a series of measures to curb the budget deficit that came into effect on Tuesday, nearly one million public sector employees will see a...
Romanian MPs who own property in Bucharest no longer receive rent allowance
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The Romanian Parliament has voted to exclude lawmakers who own residential properties in Bucharest or the surrounding Ilfov county from receiving housing allowances for accommodation costs in the capital. In a plenary session on Monday, June 30,...
Bucharest southern half-ring A0 opens, allowing motorists to bypass the capital completely
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The last 18 km of the A0 southern half-ring, which circles the lower part of Bucharest, were officially opened for traffic on Monday, June 30. Authorities are hopeful that it will lead to less congestion in the city. By opening this lot, drivers...
Romania's Supreme Defense Council flags tax evasion as national vulnerability, calls for reforms
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
At the meeting held Monday, June 30, the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT), chaired by president Nicușor Dan, identified tax evasion as a major threat to the country's economic security. Moreover, the session addressed other topics of...
Travel to Beirut, Amman, Tehran and Tel Aviv: Latest on flights
The National News
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Travel across the region has been affected throughout June as conflict between Israel, Iran and the US came to a head. With daily – sometimes even hourly – changes to airline schedules, open airspace and airports, passengers have been meticulously...
Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 5, 2025
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...
Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Liverpool Echo
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July 5, 2025
Millions of people travel to Spain every month Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country can boast a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites. In...
Fire Breaks Out at Bucharest’s Largest Mall
Bulgarian News Agency
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A fire broke out at AFI Cotroceni, the largest shopping mall in Bucharest, Romania, causing panic among visitors seeking refuge from extreme heat on Saturday. The blaze started on the rooftop terrace, producing thick black smoke that reached the...
Bafana Bafana star defender Siyabonga Ngezana enjoys holiday in the Nerthelands
Briefly
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July 5, 2025
Bafana Bafana star player Siyabonga Ngezana is living up to his pre-season break in Amsterdam, Netherlands, after a successful campaign in Romania with FCSB The former Kaizer Chiefs centre back shared holiday snaps cruising the canals, relaxing in...
Yet another tourist killed by a bear in Romania
Ghana News Agency
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July 4, 2025
Bucharest, July 3, (dpa/GNA) – Once again, a tourist has been killed by a bear in the Romanian Carpathians mountains, Romanian media reported on Thursday, citing the disaster management authority. A 48-year-old foreign national was travelling on...
UKHSA says people with holidays booked may need to call GP two weeks ahead
SurreyLive
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July 4, 2025
With summer holidays around the corner, UKHSA has issued an alert urging travellers to double-check their vaccination records before heading abroad, particularly for the MMR vaccination, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. It read:...
Explore Romanian Universities This Weekend — Educational Fair in Moldova’s Major Cities
MoldovaLive
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July 4, 2025
IPN reports that high school students from Moldova planning to study in Romania can attend the Romanian University Fair scheduled for July 3–6. This year, the university fair will travel to Chisinau, Ungheni, Balti, and Causeni. Participants will...
Confident Agency becomes the first B Corp certified communication agency in Romania and CEE
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
Confident Agency, an independent full-service communications agency with offices in Bucharest and Barcelona, has achieved international B Corp Certification, becoming the first agency in Romania and in Central and Eastern Europe to join the global...
Haunting final selfie of tragic biker tourist mauled to death by brown bear after taking smiling pic and vid
The U.S. Sun
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July 4, 2025
A MOTORCYCLIST was mauled to death by a bear after taking a smiling selfies and videos with the deadly wild beasts. Omar Farang Zin, 48, was on holiday in Romania when he unwisely approached a bear with three cubs. 5 A selfie Omar took with this...