Resale platform ThredUp sees secondhand gifts on the rise for holiday shoppers

New survey data published by the resale platform ThredUp suggests that what’s old will be new again for an increasing number of consumers during the 2025 holiday shopping season. ThredUp shared the findings in its 2025 Consumer Holiday Report,...

Gitanas Nauseda: Tihanovska's Office Needs To Assess Whether They Want To Stay In Lithuania Or Choose Another Place

13 Gitanas Nauseda Photo: DELFI The Lithuanian president commented on the reduction of Tihanovska's physical security. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda commented on the decision to lower the security level of ex-presidential candidate Svetlana...

Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years

The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

What is the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) and how does it affect travel to Czechia?

The EES is a new EU-wide biometric system designed to log the time and place of entry and exit of non-EU short-stay travellers to the Schengen Area - a zone of 29 European countries with open internal borders, including most EU member states as...

Event report: International Thermal Tourism Congress

“Where is Gen Z in our wellness story? They’re the most health-conscious generation, but we’re overlooking them,” said Ivana Kolar, one of 23 speakers at the third International Thermal Tourism Congress recently held in Budapest. Industry...

Tina Bokuchava at the EPP Political Assembly: EU member states should not revoke visa-free travel for Georgian citizens - it should only apply to Ivanishvili and his entourage

EU member states should not revoke visa-free travel for Georgian citizens—it should only apply to Ivanishvili and his entourage, stated Tina Bokuchava, Chairperson of the United National Movement, during her speech at the European People’s Party...

UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter certain holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. UK tourists must pay...

Lithuania Reduced The Level Of Physical Protection Of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaia

5 Photo: Zerkalo The head of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry explained the reason. Lithuania is reducing the level of physical protection of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaia, who lives in Vilnius. This was announced to the portal LRT by Foreign Minister...

Travelxp launches on Cgates in Lithuania

Unplugged London debuts on 12 OctoberTravelxp has extended its reach in the Baltics through a new distribution deal with Cgates, one of Lithuania’s leading TV platforms. From September 1, 2025, Cgates subscribers can watch Travelxp HD as part of...

Brits must pay £17 fee to enter these holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists will soon have to pay a fee to visit 30 countries in Europe, thanks to a new entry system due to be introduced next year. The European Union (EU) is launching a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) which...

​Commerce Chamber wants to trim Estonia's annual paid vacation to 20 days

The Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EKTK) wants to cut the national minimum paid vacation from 28 calendar to 20 working days, arguing the current system is unfair. In a letter to Minister of the Economy and Industry Erkki Keldo...

Could free public buses work in the UAE?

Should public buses be free? Cities and countries across the world have experimented with such schemes for years. The latest advocate is New York's newly-elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who pledged faster and free buses in the city as part of his...

Record-Breaking Cruise Season in Klaipėda: More Tourists Than Ever Before

This year’s cruise season at the Port of Klaipėda was record-breaking – it welcomed the largest number of tourists in the port’s history. The 2025 season not only exceeded pre-pandemic results but also stood out with many large ships and several...

Tina Bokuchava: We spoke with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania about the necessity of the EU sanctions policy

Tina Bokuchava, the chairwoman of the National Movement, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Odra Plepitė. As Tina Bokuchava stated, the meeting discussed the need for a sanctions policy to be pursued by the European...

Latvia's tourist numbers were up in August

According to Central Statistical Bureau data, which were acquired by compiling the monthly information provided by sector representatives on the activity of tourist accommodation, in the peak tourist month of August, 2025 arrivals at Latvian...

Europe on a Budget: Underrated Cities That Are Cheaper Than Paris

Europe on a Budget: Underrated Cities Cheaper Than Paris (Image credit: Canva) Most people planning a trip to Europe will immediately think of Paris, Rome, or London. However, those cities are not only expensive but also cost a lot for...

Jet Tycoon amasses $1.5 billion fortune on spikes in air travel

When Boeing Co. was navigating one of its most challenging periods last year, a relatively unknown plane buyer provided the manufacturer with a much-needed shot of relief. Gediminas Ziemelis offered a one-stop shop solution during unexpected peaks...

City Destinations Alliance takes on the future of urban tourism in Tórshavn

Over 130 European city tourism leaders met in Tórshavn (capital of the Faroe Islands) for the City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) Autumn Conference 2025, hosted by Visit Tórshavn from 30 September to 3 October. The event was themed Refreshed City...

The full list of UK travellers that are NOT affected by new EU border rules

Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...