I won't let war stop me visiting Ukraine - I've watched rockets fall above my head

British blogger Kieren Adam Owen, better known as JimmyTheGiant, has become a passionate defender of Ukraine since marrying Vlada after meeting her on a holiday in Thailand Blogger Kieren Owen married Ukranian Vlada "The first thing you notice...

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...

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...

UK travellers told how much money they need to visit each EU country from Sunday

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Dan Taylor 05:05, 11 Oct 2025 The EU's EES rules are coming into force(Image: ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images) British travellers could face questions about their bank balance when jetting off from the end...

New UK passport rules come into force this weekend for holidays in Europe

Make sure your passport has the correct expiry date(Image: GETTY) This weekend sees the start of the European Union's new entry and exit system (EES) which will mean changes for British travellers. On Sunday, October 12, the new digital border...

Michael O’Neill salutes ‘excellent’ Northern Ireland as Windsor Park warriors slay Slovakia

Ahead of Germany's visit to Belfast on Monday, Northern Ireland joined Slovakia and the four-time winners on six points in Group A. Patrik Hrosovsky's 18th-minute own goal had the visitors rattled and Trai Hume's first Northern Ireland finish had...

How European travel is changing from 12 October, and how it affects you

UK passport holders face new biometric border checks when travelling to Schengen Area countries UK travellers face new border rules for trips to Europe from 12 October. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is designed to speed up border crossings, improve...

Northern Ireland move joint-top of Group A after qualifying win against Slovakia

Northern Ireland moved joint-top of Group A in World Cup qualifying (WCQ) after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Slovakia, extending the Green and White Army’s unbeaten home run to eight matches (W7, D1). Coming into the contest on the back of...

Bali Police Arrest Teenager for Theft of 400 from Slovakian Tourist

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Nusa Penida Police in Bali arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of stealing cash from a Slovakian tourist at a lodging in Sakti Village, Nusa Penida, Klungkung. The theft occurred on...

NUS HOSTS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION FOR EU-FUNDED AGRI-TOURISM PROJECT

(Apia, Samoa – Oct 10th, 2025) – The National University of Samoa welcomes a visiting delegation from Slovakia, Italy, Vanuatu and Fiji today as part of an ongoing EU funded research project on Agritourism Research Project. The AGRI-TOUR...

Full list of details UK tourists need to provide to EU from this weekend

14:05, 10 Oct 2025 New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this Sunday(Image: Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images) New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this...

EU travel change hits all Brits flying to Spain, France and Italy from Saturday

A major European Union (EU) travel change will hit all British tourists flying to 29 European countries from Saturday, including Spain, France and Italy. From October 12, 2025, Brits will be required to register their fingerprints and a facial...

 Jeety is Honorary Consul General for Slovakia

Monrovia, Liberia; October 10, 2025 – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has received in audience, newly appointed Honorary Consul General of the Slovak Republic, Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, commonly known as...

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...

Britons warned to allocate four hours for new EU entry/exit system

British nationals could face four-hour waits at border control when visiting several EU countries thanks to a new digital system, a travel expert has warned. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually rolled out across Europe over the next six...

'Peace March' on Hungary's October 23 National Holiday to Start at Elvis Presley Square

Laszlo Csizmadia, president of the pro-government COF-COKA organisation, has said the Peace March to be held on Hungary's October 23 national holiday sent a clear message that the country "will not be a colony, and we will defend our sovereignty"....

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

Job opportunities Formby Pool Trust up to £33,000pa + pension + benefits location: Formby, Liverpool, United Kingdom University of Warwick £31,236 - £34,610pa + excellent pension + benefits location: Coventry, UK, United Kingdom One of Europe’s...

New U.S. Fee Turns America's Favorite Tourists Into A Multi-Billion-Dollar Cash Cow By 2034

The United States has an automated entry approval system for international travelers who are citizens of countries that don't require a U.S. visa to visit. That list includes 42 countries, each viewed as an ally of the U.S. Nationals of those...