Estonia to race one more full WRC driver, co-driver at next year's home rally

While Rally Estonia brings the best of the country's driving talent to the tracks of South Estonia every summer, all but one of these had driven in the lower categories. Organizers aim to change this, however. Both the organizers and a WRC...

UK travellers face new rule from October 12 when visiting 29 countries

The Schengen area permits over 450m individuals to move freely between member countries(Image: Teamjackson via Getty Images) Next month, the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will kick off. This fresh digital border system will...

As PFD sales wrap up, there are still interesting travel deals and developments in Alaska

A couple take a selfie on Aeropagous Hill with the ancient Agora temple of Ifestos in the background, in Athens, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Last week, travelers were checking their travel wish lists to see if there were...

UAE-Europe travel alert: New Entry/Exit System (EES) launches October 2025; what travellers need to know

From October 2025, the EU’s EES system will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks for all non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Starting 12 October 2025, travellers from...

Prime minister: Estonia, Europe's drone wall a priority now

Boosting NATO's eastern flank and particularly its "drone wall" is crucial for Estonia's and Europe's security, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said. Michal made his remarks at the informal European Council and European Political Community...

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist

On 16 October 2023, a young man and woman sat down in the back row of the second-floor reading room of the university library of Warsaw, Poland. Their reading cards carried the names Sylvena Hildegard and Marko Oravec. On the desk in front of them...

Madis Laid: State must have a hand in attracting tourists to Estonia

Estonia is a small country whose visibility to foreign tourists doesn't happen on its own. Our services and experiences reach the world through purposeful tourism marketing, product development and the impressions shared by the guests who visit....

As tourist season begins, Goa battles challenges and social media ‘perception’

The first charter flight from Novosibirsk, Russia landed in Goa in the early hours of Thursday (October 2), marking the beginning of the tourist season in the coastal state.The stakeholders of the tourism industry, singed by a barrage of criticism...

Apartment-style hostel aimed at start-up workers opens in Tallinn

The accommodation company Larsen has opened a modern apartment-style hostel in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, which is designed to meet the needs of start-up workers and young professionals from abroad. The company invested a total of 10 million...

Estonian duo Puuluup to Kick Off Chandler Center for the Arts’ Season

Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH — Chandler Center for the Arts will open its fall season on Thursday with a performance by Puuluup, an Estonian duo known for their inventive blend of tradition and modernity. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and...

Tallinn still finalizing winter snow removal contracts

On Tuesday, Tallinn missed the deadline by which contracts must be signed with service providers for winter street maintenance. October 1 marks the beginning of the winter season for street maintenance, and Tallinn must have contracts in place...

Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,...

Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings disrupt travel

MUNICH: Germany’s Munich airport halted all flights after several drone sightings were reported early Friday. A police spokesperson confirmed this marks the latest in a series of similar aviation disruptions affecting airports across Europe....

Munich Airport is closed as all flights are grounded as tourists try to jet in for Oktoberfest after 'drones spotted'

Munich airport was forced to close on Thursday evening after several drones were spotted hovering over the travel hub. At least 20 flights were grounded as a result, German news outlet Bild reported. The travel disruption could affect thousands of...

Tartu barge culture among world's top 100 sustainable tourism success stories

International sustainable tourism organization Green Destinations has selected Tartu's revival of local barge culture among its top 100 sustainable tourism success stories. "Reviving and promoting inland waterway navigation is a highly valuable...

Tallinn awarded Green Destinations gold status

TALLINN - Tallinn has achieved gold status in the international Green Destinations audit, confirming the city's targeted efforts to develop sustainable tourism, and, together with its partners, the Estonian capital city will now focus on...

Secret Soviet factory in Estonia offered luxury perks at deadly cost

In Soviet-occupied Narva, workers at a secret factory enjoyed a rare slice of the good life, with cognac, vacations and other perks — all while handling deadly uranium. In the heart of Narva, tucked behind the hum of city life, lay a Soviet-era...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?

For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

Manny’s showcases world music

Manny’s, 101 Hiester St., State College is celebrating its second anniversary with a celebration featuring musicians from across the globe. Courtesy photoThrough the ongoing efforts of owner Corey Elbin, Manny’s Live Performance Space in State...