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German wrestlers fall in love with the Montana experience
406 Sports - Montana
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BILLINGS — Montana has become a home away from home for Team Germany: Württemberg leader Guenter Wuchenauer. Wuchenauer, who first came to Montana with a team of German wrestlers on a cultural-exchange visit to the Treasure State in 1997 as a...
This gorgeous Central Asian country just extended visa-free travel to 56 countries
Time Out
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Good news for spontaneous adventurers, curious globetrotters, and business travellers: Kazakhstan has expanded its visa-free policy to include a whopping 56 countries, effective immediately. So, if you hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, the...
German two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan
Hindustan Times
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July 31, 2025
Germany’s celebrated Olympic biathlon champion, Laura Dahlmeier, has died following a tragic mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range. The 30-year-old Olympic gold medalist was struck by falling rocks on Monday while climbing...
Germany unveils bilingual Halal Travel Guide tailored for GCC travellers
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 31, 2025
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has launched the Germany Halal Travel Guide, a dedicated resource designed to support Muslim travellers in planning seamless, culturally respectful journeys throughout Germany. Available in both English...
Germany says Israel 'increasingly in the minority' on Palestine issue
The Local - Germany
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July 31, 2025
Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before heading...
Marcos, German chancellor discuss stronger defense ties in phone call
Philippine STAR
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August 1, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone on Thursday, July 31, to discuss ramping up defense and economic ties between the Philippines and Germany. The conversation is a first...
German tourist ‘Mama’ in Vilu Reef for the 46th time
Sun Online International
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German tourist Barbel Guard Richter, known affectionately by the team of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef as 'Mama', has visited the resort for the 46th time. When Mama arrived in Vilu Reef on Saturday, coinciding with Maldives' Independence Day, the resort...
Visa exemption policy attracts European tourists to Việt Nam
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Visa exemption and e-visa policies are significantly boosting Việt Nam’s appeal for international tourists, particularly from Europe, as the country embraces a more accessible travel experience. Simplifying entry procedures and expanding...
Tourist Numbers Show 11% Growth
The Maldives Journal
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The Tourism Ministry has reported an 11% increase in tourist arrivals to the Maldives compared to the same period last year. According to official statistics, from January 1st to July 28th, 2025, a total of 1,276,242 tourists visited the Maldives....
What China’s economic trends mean for Thailand’s tourism (2025–2028)
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 31, 2025
China’s economic shifts are reshaping outbound travel patterns, delaying Thailand’s tourism rebound and forcing adaptation in strategy and expectations. BANGKOK, THAILAND – It’s becoming increasingly clear that China is undergoing a form of...
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan
KPCW - Utah
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July 31, 2025
Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medalist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range on Monday when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived. Rescuers were able to confirm Dahlmeier's death on Wednesday...
After traveling the world, Marin native returns for concert
Marin Independent Journal - California
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July 31, 2025
Alejandro Labandera and Marin native Sheridan Hindley met in Uruguay in 2012. (Courtesy of Sheridan Hindley) Marin native Sheridan Hindley will perform with her husband, guitarist Alejandro Labandera, at West Marin's Smiley's Saloon and HopMonk...
Fed-up farmers get their revenge on 'travel influencers'
9News
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July 31, 2025
If Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, had his way, travel influencers would be banned from the Dolomites. He blames them for the latest Italian social media trend, which has lured hundreds of thousands of tourists to the...
Tourism in the Peloponnese Grows Amid Strong Demand and Air Arrivals
Greek Travel Pages
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July 30, 2025
Photo source: Mythical Peloponnese Tourism in the Peloponnese is showing strong early momentum in 2025, according to new data released by the regional authority. Key indicators including international arrivals, overnight stays, and travel receipts...
Germany says Israel ‘increasingly in the minority’ on Palestinian issue
Business Recorder
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July 31, 2025
BERLIN: Germany’s foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before...
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...
German foreign minister jetting to Jerusalem for talks on Gaza amid Palestine recognition wave
APA
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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to Israel today and meet with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar at 5:45 p.m. in Jerusalem, according to the Foreign Ministry and a German embassy spokesperson, APA reports citing The Times of Israel....
Germany warns Israel of diplomatic isolation over Gaza situation
Sabah
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July 31, 2025
Germany’s foreign minister warned Thursday that Israel faces growing diplomatic isolation amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting international moves to recognize a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before...
Germany, France, and UK may send foreign ministers to Israel...
Modern Ghana
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The leaders of Germany, France and Britian are weighing up whether to dispatch their foreign secretaries to Israel next week, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday. Merz's announcement came a few hours after a collective of United...
Destination X’s biggest flaw? It takes all the joy out of travelling
Evening Standard
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July 31, 2025
They do occasionally leave the ‘X Bus’, which is nice, but often they’re plonked in a random bit of nature, or given the barest glimpses of the market town they’ve been placed into (via the aforementioned big box, which has the bonus effect of...