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Nine European countries urge EU to ease EES border checks

Nine European countries have urged the EU to extend the current temporary flexibility to suspend the new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks, warning that the bloc isn’t ready to fully implement the controls. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a joint letter, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland…

Greece, Italy and Malta lead the way as European tourism grows in 2026

International visitor numbers to Europe have increased by 5% so far in 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, despite turbulence across the tourism sector caused by rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the latest trends and prospects quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC),…

Fox News Digital’s News Quiz: July 10, 2026

Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring Graham Platner and restaurant etiquette. Looking for another challenge?A primary upset occurred in Colorado, and police identified the Empire State Building climbers as foreign daredevils in last week’s News Quiz. Test your knowledge of the Founding Fathers,…

Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region

Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest country, is often associated with vast steppes, but much of the country’s natural beauty remains undiscovered. One of the best examples is the Zhetysu region. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This corner of southeastern Kazakhstan brings together deserts, forests, waterfalls, mountain lakes, ski resorts, ancient monuments and archaeological sites,…

Former 1910s cinema in San Sebastián transformed into stunning hotel

Consider yourself to be a bit of a cinephile? Then you should be booking a flight to San Sebastián ASAP for a film-inspired stay in a former cinema. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Palacio Bellas Artes, a 1914 Beaux Arts building that was once home to one of the country’s earliest filmhouses, has…

The new European flight routes launching this autumn and winter

While I’m not necessarily opposed to a summer holiday, I do have a soft spot for travel in autumn and winter. Give me crisp cold air, red and yellow falling autumn leaves and the excuse to order a hot chocolate with marshmallows over sweltering sightseeing any day. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Not…