Drone wing washed up on Salacgrīva beach, Latvia

On Sunday, 5 October, the State Police received information that a washed-up wing of a drone had been found on the seashore in the Salacgrīva parish of Limbaži municipality. No threat to the public has been identified. The State Police informed...

Kazakhstan to Count Tourists Using Mobile Data

Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics will begin tracking tourist flows in the country’s resort areas using anonymized mobile data, the agency’s head Maksat Turlubaev announced at the Digital Bridge 2025 international forum. Turlubaev noted...

Scots tourists face major Spanish travel rule change as October break nears

Scots holidaymakers looking for some autumn sunshine have been warned of an upcoming travel rule change if they are heading to Spain and other popular destinations. Thousands will jet off during the October school holidays to enjoy a break, with...

UK travellers flying to Europe warned of extra checks starting next week

Brits planning a holiday this autumn have been issued a warning as border checks could take a little longer than usual. The entry system for certain countries in Europe is set to change next week. From October 12, countries within the Schengen...

Will I need to pay extra to enter the EU? The major changes UK tourists face from October 12

New border rules are being rolled out from the end of this week A person uses a EES kiosk during the preview at Kings Cross St Pancras for the Eurostar European Union entry/exit system (EES) before its rollout(Image: PA) New border rules come into...

Warning as Brits face new Europe travel checks starting next week

Brits planning an autumn getaway are being warned that border checks may take slightly longer than usual due to changes in the entry system for certain European countries, set to come into effect next week. From 12 October, a new digital border...

UK holidaymakers warned 'be prepared to wait' as new EU rules start next week

The new entry/exit system will be implemented across countries within the Schengen area The new entry/exit system for certain European countries starts next week(Image: Getty) British holidaymakers planning autumn breaks are being cautioned that...

Brits will have to provide fingerprints and mugshots to travel to Europe from this weekend – strict new EES rules explained

Planning on chasing a bit of autumn sun this month? Can hardly blame you. The weather in the UK has gotten a bit chilly over the last few weeks – and besides, a pre-winter European escape is always a good idea, often with lower prices, favourable...

UK travel warning as new entry requirements issued for popular destinations

It could take a little longer than usual to get through border control. The new entry/exit system for certain European countries starts next week(Image: Getty) Brits planning an autumn getaway are being warned that border checks may take slightly...

New international travel rules for Europe coming into effect

New international travel rules across Europe come into effect next week, which will affect how people move between countries. Travellers have been warned to expect longer border queues when a new digital entry and exit system is introduced across...

Eran Riklis on Tallinn TV Beats-Bound ‘The Abduction of Yossele Schumacher’ and the Challenge of Raising Financing When the Israeli Film Industry Faces Boycott (EXCLUSIVE)

Prominent Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, known for his Middle-East set humanistic films “Lemon Tree,” “The Syrian Bride” and most recently “Reading Lolita in Tehran” feels angry and frustrated over the political leadership in Israel that has led...

Bulgaria Sees Second-Highest Increase in Package Holiday Prices in the EU

Organized holiday packages in Bulgaria saw a sharp rise in prices in August, according to Eurostat data. On an annual basis, costs increased by 23%, placing Bulgaria second in the European Union after Estonia, where package prices jumped 39.5%....

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...

Estonia, EU introducing new entry/exit system from October 12

A new digital entry/exit system (EES) will be introduced in European countries from October 12, including in Estonia, which will register third-country nationals entering the Schengen area. The new system will be introduced at all Estonian border...

UK tourists warned of major change coming to 29 EU countries from October 12

The EU's Entry/Exit System will replace the current system of manual stamping of passports(Image: Getty Images) Travellers are being warned about a major change they will see at EU borders from October 12. A new entry and exit system will start...

Major new change to European travel coming in this week

Brits will face a new travel rule when entering Europe and it could impact your holiday. From October 12, Brits will need to scan their passport, have fingerprints and their photograph taken when entering EU countries. The EU's new entry-exit...

Estonia counting on international cooperation to restrict Russian shadow fleet

According to the report compiled by the EDF Intelligence Center, there are currently around a dozen flagless tankers operating in the seas of northwestern Europe. At the same time, several officials who spoke anonymously to ERR admitted Estonia...

Estonia, the country that’s doing digital ID cards right

Since the end of 2024, the unhappy couple can file their separation papers digitally; they can even divide up the furniture and the gym membership online. But once a mandatory 30-day cooling off period has expired and they haven’t changed their...

Estonian trainspotter struggles to find work after Latvia espionage charges dropped

"Pealtnägija" reported the pair, 22-year-old Matthias Rikka and his Ukrainian friend Lev, spent several months in prison in Latvia on suspicion of espionage against the state: The duo don't just note down loco numbers but also take plenty of good...

A £25 micro suitcase is my secret weapon when travelling Ryanair

It fit like a glove (Picture: Chelsea Dickenson) Walking through the airport, I soon spotted my arch nemesis: Ryanair’s ‘cage of doom’ bag sizer. Many a traveller has fallen victim to its tight measurements in the past, leaving them with no option...