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Humanitarian situation in Gaza 'beyond imagination': German FM
Sabah
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July 31, 2025
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is "beyond imagination," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Thursday, ramping up the pressure on Israel to act quickly as criticism mounts over its attrocities in the Palestinian enclave. "The...
What Americans need to know about studying in Germany
The Local - Germany
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July 31, 2025
With soaring tuition fees, mounting debt, and political uncertainty at home, more Americans are turning to Europe for higher education opportunities. We look at what those from the US should know about applying to study in Germany. Germany is a...
Travel warning issued for Britons travelling to the EU as rules set to change
GB News
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July 30, 2025
A new travel warning has been issued to Britons wishing to visit certain European Union countries this autumn. The new regulations mandate biometric data collection, including fingerprint scanning and facial photography, for all visitors entering...
Destination X review – the BBC’s big new reality competition will make you feel like you’re hallucinating
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
It’s The Traitors on a bus! It’s Race Across the World in blindfolds! It’s the BBC’s new reality competition series, Destination X! The premise is simple. A baker’s dozen of contestants assemble at Baden-Baden airport in Germany, from where they...
Destination X proves competitive reality shows are the hottest thing on TV right now
The Independent
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Global Travel And Tourism Sector Deal Activity Down 8% YoY During H1 2025, Reveals GlobalData
Mondovisione
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The travel & tourism sector witnessed a notable decline in deal activity in the first half (H1) of 2025, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and...
Just ahead of Israel visit, German foreign minister signals willingness to recognize a 'Palestinian state'
All Israel News
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July 31, 2025
Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul meet in Jerusalem (Photo: Shlomi Amsalem/GPO) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced on Thursday that Berlin remains committed to the...
Exact date new passport rules come into force for Brits holidaying abroad
The Mirror
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July 31, 2025
The Foreign Office has refreshed its travel guidance concerning new passport rules being implemented across all Schengen nations, including popular holiday destinations such as Italy, Spain, France and Greece. The EU is introducing a new entry and...
German-Tiger road row: Manipur Police ask Naga body to end blockade
The Assam Tribune
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July 30, 2025
Imphal, July 30: Manipur Police have appealed to a prominent Naga organisation to lift its ongoing shutdown and allow the safe passage of Kuki-Zo tribals through Naga-inhabited areas of the state. A senior police official said a crucial meeting...
Global Travel and Tourism Deals Decline 8% Amid Investor Caution in 2025
FTN News
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July 29, 2025
The global travel and tourism sector has seen an 8% drop in deal activity in the first half of 2025, reflecting investor caution and shifting market dynamics. This decline highlights how macroeconomic pressures and volatile financial markets are...
Middle East: Israel risks isolation, German FM says
Deutsche Welle
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July 31, 2025
Skip next section Germany has 'responsibility to prevent' isolation of Israel, German foreign minister says 07/31/2025July 31, 2025Germany has 'responsibility to prevent' isolation of Israel, German foreign minister says German Foreign Minister...
I’ve answered your travel questions for 15 years. Times have changed
Brisbane Times
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July 31, 2025
What I said then Kyoto is a highlight of any trip to Japan, and it deserves more time than the one-day visit that your cruise will allow. Three nights would give you time to explore the temples and gardens and the old Gion district of the city....
These Destinations are Super Easy to Visit, Even Your Grandma Can’t Get Lost Here
Wego Travel Blog
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July 31, 2025
A first overseas journey should feel like a gentle tutorial, not a boss level. The eight destinations below are so straightforward that, if your grandma is active and can read and speak English, she’ll be fine! They hand new travelers clear rules,...
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after attempting Laila Peak summit
Dawn
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July 30, 2025
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier, who went missing two days ago while attempting to scale Gilgit-Baltistan’s Laila Peak (6,096 metres), was confirmed dead on Wednesday, according to officials. Mountains in the north of Pakistan are a popular...
Influencer frenzy on Bengaluru's Church Street: Cops detain German creator Younes Zarou who has 20M Instagram followers
Hindustan Times
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July 31, 2025
German digital creator and influencer Younes Zarou, who commands a massive following of over 20 million on Instagram, found himself in a brief run-in with Bengaluru police on Wednesday evening after his visit to Church Street attracted an...
Indian traveller gets 5-year Schengen visa in 4 days, internet asks how
DNA India
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July 31, 2025
The Indian passport holder claimed that it took the Bengaluru consulate only 4 working days to process his 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa from France. A recent post on Reddit about the quick processing of an Indian traveller's multiple-entry...
As tourism season peaks, how ready are hotels to welcome visitors?
Euronews
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July 31, 2025
Published on 31/07/2025 - 17:38 GMT+2 Almost half (47%) of European hoteliers struggle to hire and retain workers with the right skills or experience, according to the 2025 European Accommodation Barometer from Booking.com and Statista. The fifth...
UK tourists to travel visa-free to holiday hotspot after major change confirmed
Birmingham Live
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July 29, 2025
UK tourists will soon be able to travel visa-free to Sri Lanka after a major change was confirmed by the country's Foreign Affairs Minister. Vijitha Herath, Foreign Affairs Minister of Sri Lanka, has verified the decision after many months of...
Travellers with 106kgs of marijuana stopped at Geneva airport
Swissinfo
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July 30, 2025
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Video Sparks Debate on Language and Tourism in Canary Islands
Times News Global
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July 31, 2025
Las Palmas, Spain – A TikTok video by local creator Nessa Bratz has ignited a significant discussion about language, identity, and tourism in the Canary Islands. In her video, posted recently, Nessa shares a personal experience from Tenerife that...