The rise of solo skiing trips and other winter holiday trends to look out for

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What will the ski holiday trends be this winter?

If you’re considering a ski trip this winter, the possibilities are endless – and can seem overwhelming for newcomers to the sport. The French, Swiss and Austrian Alps continue to offer world-class facilities and incredible scenery, but they...

The house that waited nearly a century to be seen

13. October 2025 at 13:00 For decades, Vila K was just another ageing building. Now, after a careful restoration, it tells a story that is part architecture, part memory, and wholly human. Vila K, Nitra, western Slovakia (source: Dominika...

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...

Orban's unexpected headache — Trump's offensive against Russian energy

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) takes part in the Gaza summit chaired by Egypt's President Al-Sisi alongside Vitctor Orban, prime minister of Hungary. (Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,...

Future of Tatras Mountain Huts Unclear After Contract Rejection

The Slovak Mountaineering Association (SHS) James has rejected contract proposals prepared by the Slovak Tourist Club (KST) for the management of high-mountain cabins in the Tatras. The decision, made during an extraordinary assembly, deepens the...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

New travel rules for 29 countries from today marks 'significant change' for millions

British passport(Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) A new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area will be introduced today, October 12. The Schengen area allows more than 400m people to...

British drivers could face delays when travelling to Europe today as EU requires fingerprint and photo data

British drivers are being warned of new EU rules being introduced today that could change the way they travel to the continent From today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced, impacting...

Europe’s going digital at the border as new rules kick in for non-EU travellers

The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals traveling to the Schengen areas is being implemented as of October 12. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the...

Foreign Office issues 'day trip' warning for UK travellers

The Foreign Office has issued a crucial update for holidaymakers travelling to one Mediterranean destination ahead of a significant change taking effect this weekend. In its entry requirements guidance for those planning to visit Turkey, officials...

Austria’s Alpine Wonderlands: Why Leogang an Seefeld Belong on Your List

Austrian Alps near Leogang. Photo by iStock I’m on an e-bike cruising along the quiet streets of Leogang, a village of 3,200 in the shadow of the Austrian Alps. Tidy Alpine homes with flower boxes and stacks of firewood line the winding village...

News digest: Move over, politicians — US stars just sold Slovakia better

Good evening. Here is the Friday, October 10 edition of Today in Slovakia – the main news of the day in just a few minutes. Cabinet greenlights next year’s draft budget, to Fico’s delight Prime Minister Robert Fico and his cabinet in Bratislava,...

Brits issued EU travel warning as 'four-hour queues' expected from this weekend

The EES is being introduced gradually in 29 countries over the next six months(Image: iStockphoto/Getty Images) Holidaymakers jetting off from the UK this weekend have been warned that they could face lengthy queues at the airport as a new travel...

Preview: Slovakia vs Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovakia and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Both beaten last time out, Slovakia and Luxembourg will meet at Stadion Antona Malatinskeho...

One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to double its international portfolio by 2030.

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