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COMMENTARY: Eliminating national holidays is a promising idea
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 25, 2025
Believe it or not, France has had a form of social security since the 1600s, and its modern system began in earnest in 1910, when the world's life expectancy was just 32 years old. Today the average human makes it to 75 and for the French, it's...
'I expect chaos' - what does the Tour de France peloton really think of the new final stage in Paris?
Cycling Weekly
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July 25, 2025
They knew the crowds would be big, but nobody expected quite so many people. On Rue Lepic, a narrow, cobbled climb that bends up into Paris’s Montmarte district, fans stood 10 deep on the pavement, tilting on their tiptoes to watch the men’s...
Indian Embassy issues advisory for travellers amid Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 25, 2025
Bangkok [Thailand], July 25 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday, following clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, issued an advisory for Indian nationals urging themto avoid travel to seven provinces in Thailand. The Mission...
An idyllic island just two hours from the UK has gorgeous beaches and no crowds
GB News
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July 25, 2025
Europe is famous for its beaches, with flocks of tourists heading to Spain, France, Portugal and Greece every year. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a travel expert has shared the most beautiful beaches which can be reached in as little as two...
Massachusetts Attorney General travels world on taxpayers’ dime: ‘Expensive junkets’
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 25, 2025
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell spent nearly $300,000 on her taxpayer-funded credit card last fiscal year, with expenses ranging from traveling to France and a balmy Caribbean island to hosting an annual holiday party, a Herald analysis shows....
World News | Indian Embassy Issues Advisory for Travellers Amid Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes
Latestly
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July 25, 2025
Bangkok [Thailand], July 25 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday, following clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, issued an advisory for Indian nationals urging themto avoid travel to seven provinces in Thailand. The Mission...
Maverick marsupials: Runaway wallabies spark cross-border hunt in France, Belgium
RTL Today
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July 25, 2025
Two runaway wallabies have sparked a cross-border chase in Belgium and France, with police and firefighters hot on the heels of the fast-hopping marsupials. Firemen captured one of the fugitives on Tuesday near the northern French city of Lille --...
James Middleton shares update on 'family tour' in France
GB News
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July 25, 2025
James Middleton has shared an update on his 'family tour' in France. Princess Kate's younger brother has posted on Instagram from the James & Ella business account. The account is used to promote his dog food business of the same name. In the...
Huế redefines tourism with green, digital innovation
Vietnam News Agency
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HUẾ — The “Plastic-Reducing Tourism” push, launched in Thuỷ Biều ward and now expanded to iconic sites like Thanh Toàn tile-roofed bridge, Ngư Mỹ Thạnh-Cồn Tộc, and Chuồn lagoon, is gaining traction. They are becoming go-to zones for...
Prestigious travel site ranks two cities in Andalucia in 'Top 3' of most beautiful in Europe
SUR in English
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July 25, 2025
Friday, 25 July 2025, 10:25 Compartir Travel+Leisure, a prestigious portal specialising in tourism, has published its annual list of the most beautiful cities around the world through its World's Best Awards and the Andalusian cities of Granada...
Brits may face interview before entering Spain, France or Italy
The Mirror
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July 25, 2025
Brits heading to EU nations such as Italy, Spain or France may soon have to undertake an interview before permission to enter is granted. It's all to do with new rules that will soon come in following Brexit. Once a new scheme gets underway, UK...
Some 3.36 Million Foreign Tourists Visit Cambodia in H1
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 25, 2025 -- Cambodia welcomed 3.36 million foreign tourists during the first half (H1) of 2025, marking a 6.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report released by the Ministry of Tourism on...
US Envoy: Syrian, Israeli Officials Discuss De-escalation in Paris Meeting
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 25, 2025
France's highest court is ruling Friday on whether it can strip the head of state immunity of Bashar Assad, the former leader of Syria now in exile in Russia, because of the brutality of the evidence in accusations against him collected by Syrian...
Statistics Canada taps into May 2025 travel numbers
Travel Press
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July 25, 2025
Statistics Canada reports that trips to Canada by overseas residents continued to decline in May 2025, with 575,100 overseas residents arriving in Canada, down 6.6% from May 2024, and marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year decline....
Trump travels to Scotland for golf and bilateral talks amid Epstein fury
Cyprus Mail
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July 25, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump, dogged by questions about his ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, heads to Scotland on Friday for a trip that will mix golf with politics mostly out of public view. Trump plans to visit his...
11 Women Who Changed Journalism
Mental Floss
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July 29, 2025
Journalism was a realm of machismo and masculinity for much of history. But whether they were reporting on the frontlines of battle, penning columns about love and relationships, or redefining reporting as we know it, women have had an impact on...
These are the most overcrowded tourist destinations around the world
Nine
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July 25, 2025
Travel is booming once again, as more and more people pack their bags and head on holiday. However, many are all heading to the same spots, as overtourism dominates headlines, locals clash with tourists, and cities impose fees for day-trippers. A...
Visa-Free vs. Visa-on-Arrival: What’s the real difference and why it matters
The Times of India
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Planning an international trip can be exciting, laced with the anticipation of exploring while ticking important items off the bucket list. However, for the beginners, as well as the pro travellers, international travel can sometimes be quite...
How Cinehill brought Motovun magic to Gorski Kotar
Cineuropa
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29/07/2025 - The iconic Croatian event moved location twice in three years but preserved its recognisable profile and programme concept, as well as its unique spirit l-r: Milena Zajović, Catherine Breillat receiving her Cinehill Maverick Award,...
This Waterfront Town in Maryland Feels Like It’s on the European Coast
Only In Your State
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Are you feeling wanderlust and need an escape to Europe, but can't quite get away at the moment? While it's not in Europe, there's one waterfront town in Maryland that feels like it belongs on the European coast. With historic buildings, its...