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Uninterrupted Motorway to Link Budapest with the Adriatic Sea from September
Hungary Today
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August 11, 2025
Dubrovnik, Croatia After nearly two decades of construction, Croatia has completed the final section of its motorway to the Adriatic Sea, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited expressway linking Budapest to the coast via Sarajevo. The...
Brits travelling abroad in summer 2025 advised of new driving and parking rules in some European countries - full list
MyLondon
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August 11, 2025
Brits planning to travel abroad this summer have been advised of new driving and parking rules being brought into some European countries. The update has been issued for 17 European destinations in which drivers will need to be aware of the new...
VERSTAPPEN, WOLFF SHARE SARDINIA YACHT BREAK AGAIN
GrandPrix.com
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AUGUST 14, 2025 Max Verstappen, Hungarian GP 2025 © Red Bull According to Italy's Autosprint, the Red Bull driver was a welcome and amused guest aboard Wolff's Mangusta vessel in Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda - while Charles Leclerc was also...
Hyatt sees 5% rise in business travel enquiries in Mideast
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 128 Hyatt Hotels Corporation saw more than 42,000 MICE enquiries in the Middle East in 2024, an increase of 5.2% compared to 2023, driven by a growing demand for authentic cultural experiences embedded...
Lando Norris is smitten with girlfriend Margarida Corceiro, and their romantic Ibiza vacation photos are proof
The Times of India
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August 11, 2025
Lando Norris is holidaying with girlfriend Margarida Corceiro (Image credit: F1 and Instagram) Lando Norris was the happiest driver among the F1 fraternity before they headed to their loved ones to spend the three-week-long summer break. The...
Airbnb Investigated by Hungarian Authorities, Again - Misleading Consumers?
XpatLoop
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Hungary’s Competition Authority (GVH) has opened an investigation into Airbnb’s Ireland-based subsidiary, over concerns that the platform may be providing unclear or insufficient information to Hungarian users. The GVH says Airbnb’s terms,...
Eagle-eyed officer spots suspected cocaine on tourist's phone, arrests dealer
Times of Malta
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August 11, 2025
A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Paceville after an eagle-eyed police officer noticed white powder on a tourist’s mobile phone while on patrol in the district. Details of the arrest during the arraignment of Sacid Mohamed Abdillah, a...
Heat Alert This Week: Temperatures Near 40°C Expected in Hungary
XpatLoop
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Hungary is in for an intense heatwave this week. From midweek, the days will get progressively hotter, with highs reaching up to 39°C on Friday and Saturday. Early in the week, a brisk wind in many areas will bring some relief, but in the second...
Love in the air: Shudufhadzo Musida soft launches boyfriend in Budapest
IOL
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“Holiday me, is my favourite.” Those are the words of former Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, who appears to be basking in the glow of love. In a recent TikTok video, she shared her latest adventure exploring the enchanting streets of...
National Festival of 'Joy & Cheerfulness' in Hungary Starts Soon
XpatLoop
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The Vidor Festival in Nyíregyháza begins on August 22, featuring music concerts, theater performances, film screenings and exhibitions. The director of the Nyíregyháza Móricz Zsigmond Theatre, which organizes the all-arts festival, Róbert Kirják,...
Molly-Mae Hague sparks outrage among fans after jetting off on tenth holiday this year
The Mirror
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August 11, 2025
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have just returned back to the UK after soaking up the sun in Turkey on their latest family holiday. The former Love Island stars have both shared wholesome snaps of their getaway with baby Bambi. However, some of...
Tipping in Hungary: What you need to know before you dine
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
The question of tipping often leaves travellers and diners puzzled. Hospitality is especially complex in this regard: in some places it’s expected, in others it’s merely a gesture, and in some cases, it’s already included in the bill. What counts...
UK holidaymakers to 29 European countries face major rule change in weeks - see full list
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 11, 2025
UK tourists have been warned of major changes when flying to a raft of European countries within a matter of weeks. From October 12, the new new European Union (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) will be rolled out. It will come into force in 29 European...
Vietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 12 countries to boost tourism
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 10, 2025
The Government has announced a new resolution granting visa exemptions under its tourism stimulus programme to citizens of 12 countries. Tourists at Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: VNA The Government has announced a new resolution granting visa exemptions...
Vietnam Announces Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from 12 Nations
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vietnamese government announced a new visa waiver policy granting tourists from 12 countries entry without visas, regardless of passport type, media reported Monday. This move aims to boost the nation’s tourism sector. Eligible...
Việt Nam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 12 countries to boost tourism
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The Government has announced a new resolution granting visa exemptions under its tourism stimulus programme to citizens of 12 countries. Citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,...
Who is Lando Norris' girlfriend Margarida Corceiro? F1 star’s PDA moment steals spotlight on Ibiza vacation
The Economic Times
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August 11, 2025
Synopsis McLaren's Lando Norris and Portuguese model Margarida Corceiro, rumored to be dating since early 2023, were recently seen enjoying a romantic getaway in Ibiza. The couple's affectionate displays have intensified speculation about their...
The World’s 50 Richest Countries 2025, According To Financial Experts
Forbes
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The Great Wall of China. getty From the thunderous canyons of Utah to the misty peaks of China, 2025 reveals a world not only rich in beauty—but in economic might. To chart this landscape, I turned to UBS to rank the world’s richest countries by...
The Canadian Government Just Sounded The Alarm On Banned Goods For Travel To One Of Its Closest Allies
The Travel
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August 10, 2025
Four months after the U.K. government extended its ban on personal meat imports, the Canadian government has officially listed this in its travel advice for visiting that country, which is considered one of Canada's closest allies. The two nations...
Hungarian authorities investigate Airbnb – Could tourists be affected too?
Daily News Hungary
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August 9, 2025
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched a competition supervision procedure against Airbnb on suspicion that the platform may be misleading Hungarian users. The investigation focuses on the transparency of the company’s policies,...