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Unique landmark that popular beach wouldn't be the same without
Liverpool Echo
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July 1, 2025
It's now been 20 years since 100 iron men, staring enigmatically out to sea, were first installed on Crosby beach. And for many, it's hard to remember what the area looked like before Antony Gormley’s Another Place was officially unveiled....
Rural tourism businesses hopeful for the rest of summer
LSM
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July 1, 2025
This summer, residents of the Baltic states plan to travel mostly within their own countries, as well as visit neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted by representatives of the Latvian autonomous intermediary company Booking Group...
Crawl, Walk, Ride: Belgian Special Forces Attend iWaterman Course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.30.2025 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Belgian special forces service members attended Tactical Watercraft Rescue (TWR) training hosted by the iWaterman organization, a specialized water rescue group...
30 June 1960 Independence of the ‘Belgian' Congo. Belgium's colonial crimes in the Congo. A duty to remember
CADTM
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June 30, 2025
Historical context of the colonization of the Congo At the end of the 18th century, over a hundred years before the Congo was colonized by Leopold II, the thirteen British colonies in North America, were liberated from the British crown after...
6 Music Festivals Worth Visiting for Travel Lovers
Tempo.co
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June 30, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Music festivals are no longer just concerts featuring a lineup of big names in the music world. Nowadays, they offer an immersive experience with a unique atmosphere, stunning backdrops, and the exhilarating feeling of being...
Belgium rolls out blue carpet for Rihanna at ‘Smurfs’ première
The Gleaner
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June 30, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP): Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world première of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced Smurfs and voices Smurfette in the summer family film, a live-action animated...
Rihanna in Belgium for Smurfs premiere
Hurriyet Daily News
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BRUSSELS Belgium rolled out the blue carpet on June 28 for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced ″Smurfs″ and voices Smurfette in the summer family film, a live-action animated...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
MouseNotifier reveals 15 safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers
Travel Weekly
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June 30, 2025
MouseNotifier’s study has revealed the 15 safest countries for LGBTQ travellers in 2025 with Sweden taking the top spot. The study, developed by Disney dining alert software system MouseNotifier, ranked 203 countries based on their LGBTQ+ rights...
Belgium issues travel warning ahead of Budapest Pride amid ban and legal risks
Daily News Hungary
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June 28, 2025
Belgium and other Western countries have updated their travel advisories for Hungary ahead of the Budapest Pride march, warning citizens of legal risks and urging vigilance following the Hungarian government’s ban on the event. Belgium issues...
Royal couple back in Belgium after more than a day and a half delay
Belga News Agency
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June 29, 2025
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and the rest of the Belgian delegation landed in Brussels on Sunday morning around 05:45, returning from their state visit to Chile. Due to a technical issue with the plane, they arrived 42 hours later than planned....
6 music festivals around the world worth travelling for
The Times of India
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Over the last few years, music festivals have gone from just concerts to full-blown experiences. It’s no longer just about the big names on stage – it’s about the vibe, the setting, and the feeling of being part of something bigger. These...
I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn't Terrible
Wired
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June 29, 2025
The worst part of travel is the planning: the faff of finding and booking transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations—the list can feel endless. To help, the latest wave of AI agents, such as OpenAI’s Operator and Anthropic’s Computer Use...
EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
Belfast Live
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June 29, 2025
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...
A World War II European vacation to remember
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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About two years ago I was talking with Mike, a friend of mine I’ve known since Ronald Reagan was still in the White House, and he asked me a question out of left field: What if we went on a tour of World War II European battlefields? I couldn’t...
EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...
The Countries With The Cleanest Swimming Water In Europe—2025 Report
Forbes
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Assos, a postcard-perfect village on the Greek island of Kefalonia. Greece ranks among the top countries in Europe for the cleanest coastal waters, making this idyllic beach a safe and stunning spot for a swim. getty Looking for the best places to...
Tourism | Spain is the champion of summer 2025 in Europe - ForwardKeys research
Tornos News
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June 27, 2025
Spain is once again the absolute winner of European tourism for summer 2025, according to the latest travel intention data from ForwardKeys. With more than 151 million flight searches for the months of July and August — a percentage that...
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
Politico Europe
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June 27, 2025
The warning follows a decision by Hungarian police on June 19 to ban the annual LGBTQ+ march scheduled for Saturday. Authorities cited a law passed in March that asserts the protection of children must take precedence over the right to assembly....