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Just ahead of Israel visit, German foreign minister signals willingness to recognize a 'Palestinian state'
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...

These Destinations are Super Easy to Visit, Even Your Grandma Can’t Get Lost Here
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,...

Germany, Spain and others join ‘airlift’ of humanitarian aid to Gaza as UN-backed agency declares ‘worst-case famine scenario’
Palestinians receive meals from volunteers in Gaza City, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ali Hassan/Flash90 Israel approved requests by four European countries to join the operation to airdrop humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where the UN-backed...

E3 has no right to trigger sanctions snapback: Iran negotiator
An Iranian negotiator says the European troika – Britain, France, and Germany – has failed to fulfill its obligations as per the 2015 nuclear agreement and therefore has no right to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran. Iran’s...

Middle East: Israel risks isolation, German FM says
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
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....

Destination X finale recap: Friendships are tested while contestants answer trivia questions and solve riddles
The Destination X finale was released on July 29, 2025. It saw the three finalists, Rick, Peter, and Biggy, going against each other. First, in a game of trivia that resulted in Biggy's elimination, and then in a game of riddles, which ascertained...

Influencer frenzy on Bengaluru's Church Street: Cops detain German creator Younes Zarou who has 20M Instagram followers
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...

Destination X
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 05:00 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 05:00 EDT, 30 July 2025 Rob Brydon hosts this extraordinary fusion of Traitors and Race Across The World Year: 2025 Watch now on BBC iPlayer Traitors meets Race Across The World...

Indian traveller gets 5-year Schengen visa in 4 days, internet asks how
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...

Video Sparks Debate on Language and Tourism in Canary Islands
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...

The ultimate guide to business travel in Germany
Partner contentGermany is a leading destination for innovation, international trade, and global business. As the largest economy in Europe, it hosts major multinational corporations and a strong network of startups—especially in cities like Berlin...

As tourism season peaks, how ready are hotels to welcome visitors?
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...

Trump tariffs stun Swiss investors ahead of market reopening
Swiss stock investors are bracing for today’s market reopening after US President Donald Trump slapped a punitive 39% export tariff on the country, among the highest in the world. Trump’s tariff rollout landed on a holiday, Swiss National Day,...

BBC Destination X fans all say the same thing as show dubbed 'the new Traitors'
BBC's new show Destination X premiered on Wednesday evening and viewers rushed to social media to share their excitement after the first episode came to an end. Destination X sees a group of contestants get whisked away on a road trip of a...

Gritty history and new cool: I found both in this under-the-radar European city that many tourists miss
The light has faded to a deep, brooding indigo, and soon it will be night in Gdansk, Poland’s port city. On this cusp of darkness, I stand between Gate Two of the former Lenin Shipyard and a towering monument to fallen workers. I can almost...

Cicero seniors attend GermanFest in Milwaukee during summer outing
A group of senior residents from Cicero traveled to Milwaukee on July 25 for a day trip to GermanFest, an annual event celebrating German culture. The excursion was organized by the Cicero Senior Center as part of its ongoing efforts to keep...

“We’ve scared the tourists away”: Mallorca mourns the departure of holidaymakers
Just thirty minutes from Palma, on the other side of the tunnel and framed by the Tramuntana mountains, lies the Soller Valley, also known as the Valley of the Oranges. A place popular with tourists for decades. Anyone who has been here once will...

How to avoid being ripped off in restaurants on holiday
From using social media to standing at the bar, experts give their tips on avoiding tourist-trap restaurants, finding good value meals and eating like a local It’s a tale as old as tourism: restaurants in holiday hotspots overcharging visitors –...

Indian Traveller Gets 5-Year Schengen Visa In Just 4 Days, Internet Demands To Know How
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 15:39 IST A Reddit post detailing how an Indian citizen secured a long-term Schengen visa from France under the EU's "cascade regime" has gone viral. A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa costs €90 (about Rs 8,797)...