UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules

Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

I am travelling to the EU. What has changed with the entry-exit system?

British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are now subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) – requiring fingerprints and facial biometrics. The digital...

I faced a three-year NHS wait for a hip op – then had it in Lithuania in weeks

It cost Stephen Pitcher £9,000 to beat the NHS waiting list and be back home in South Wales having had successful hip surgery within three weeks of booking it A pensioner who was told he faced a three-year wait for hip replacement surgery on the...

As NATO-Russia tensions rise, Lithuania prepares for conflict

Various locations, Lithuania - Along the banks of the Nemunas River, flags appear to be a fundamental feature. On one side, in the sleepy Lithuanian town of Panemune, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, and European Union flags flutter in the wind. On the...

Ukraine’s Restitution as Tikkun Olam: The Moral Path to National Unity

Restitution is not only a legal mechanism — it is a sacred act of moral healing. Inspired by Israel’s example, Ukraine now has the opportunity to transform justice into light, and law into faith. The Talmud teaches that the world stands on three...

Turkish tourism entrepreneur plans to gain controlling stake in Novaturas

The Competition Council (KP) has received a merger notification from Baltic World Ltd. — owned by Turkish tourism entrepreneur Neşet Koçkar (operator of Anex Tour) — regarding his plans to acquire decisive influence over Lithuanian tour operator...

EU launches new Entry/Exit System: What UK holidaymakers need to know

A new EES scheme to replace passport stamping when entering most European countries has started to come into effect(Image: Getty Images) UK holidaymakers and business travellers have been alerted to the rollout of a new Entry/Exit System (or EES)...

The world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to travel experts

Published on October 13, 2025 From thunderous African gorges to the mist-draped temples of East Asia, here are the world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to Kayak. From golden plains where ancient stone cities rise to mossy fjords...

Big changes to international travel: US hikes ESTA cost, new entry process in Europe, Japan

Make sure you're across the latest changes to travel requirements before you head off on your next trip. Pic: Getty Images. There are significant changes being made to the application and entry processes of Australia’s favourite overseas...

European city leaders unite in the Faroe Islands to shape the future of urban tourism

More than 130 leaders from European city destinations gathered in the Faroe Islands for the City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) Autumn Conference 2025, hosted by Visit Tórshavn from 30 September to 3 October. Under the theme Refreshed City...

Lewandowski propels Poland past Lithuania to shore up playoff position

Sebastian Szymanski’s stunning Olimpico goal inspired Poland to the brink of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after turning up to the Darius and Girenas Stadium to overturn hosts Lithuania 2-0. Following Finland’s 4-0 defeat to Group G...

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...

Here are all the countries affected by the new EU travel rules

The EU Entry/Exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring those with a UK passport heading for a short stay to register their biometric details. These details, such as fingerprints and a photo, are collected when you arrive. Here...

Zimbabwe named in the World’s Best Countries to visit in 2025 list, according to travel experts

From golden plains where ancient stone cities rise to mossy fjords carved by millennia of ice, 2025 has unveiled a world rich in texture—think Zimbabwe’s thunderous gorges, Lithuania’s midsummer meadows and Sri Lanka’s jungle-wrapped railways....

Government of Bermuda London Office Travel to the EU / Schengen Area

The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise the public of the European Union’s (EU) planned introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, a new digital border management system that will change requirements for...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know

Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

Skyscanner peers into future with Travel Trends 2026

Skyscanner has launched Travel Trends 2026, a report showcasing the seven key trends which will define travellers’ behaviour in the coming year and outlining the big trends shaping the future of travel. In 2026, travellers are curating trips that...

The new entry and exit rules for UK tourists travelling to Europe from today

New rules come into force today affecting UK tourists visiting Europe (Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from today for any UK tourist visiting one of the 29 countries in the Schengen area. From today (October...

UK travellers told to expect 'four-hour delays' as new EU border system launches today

Experts have warned of bottlenecks at European airports(Image: Getty Images) Holidaymakers heading to Europe may face four-hour queues under strict new European Union (EU) travel rules. From Sunday (October 12), tourists will have to supply...

American travelers will be fingerprinted after flights as new ‘border’ law hitting 29 countries comes into force

AMERICANS heading to a raft of European destinations will have to comply with new border measures that are coming into force. And, it means travelers will be forced to have their fingerprints taken. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you!...