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Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years
The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...
Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival
Tourists will have their fingerprints and photo taken upon entry and exit to the European Union from October 12 as part of a new biometric-focused entry-check system. According to the EU, as well as boosting security, the new entry/exit system...
INTERPOL border security operation yields record arrests, vital information on terrorist travel
LYON, France – 328 individuals subject to INTERPOL Notices and Diffusions, including 57 with suspected links to terrorism, have been identified following border checks at over 70 locations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. A total of 20...
New holiday proposed to honour Mt Triglav
Bohinj/Ljubljana, 16 October - Slovenia could get a new public holiday, one celebrating Mt Triglav, an indisputable symbol of Slovenian national identity. A local from the area of Julian Alps says his idea for Triglav Day enjoys political support,...
China downplays tension after German foreign minister cancels Beijing trip
Audio By Carbonatix (Corrects paragraph 8 to remove reference to Angela Merkel being a Social Democrat Party politician) BEIJING (Reuters) -China urged Germany on Monday to take a long-term view of ties between the world’s second and third largest...
Exclusive Interview – Silvia Avilés on How TIS 2025 Is Shaping the Next Era of Tourism Innovation
As the tourism industry continues to evolve amid rapid digitalization and growing sustainability demands, the Tourism Innovation Global Summit (TIS) 2025 is set to push the boundaries once again. In this interview for RusTourismNews.com, Silvia...
Brits must pay £17 fee to enter these holiday destinations from 2026
British tourists will soon have to pay a fee to visit 30 countries in Europe, thanks to a new entry system due to be introduced next year. The European Union (EU) is launching a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) which...
Alas Pilipinas pairs in must-win situation in Nuvali beach volley worlds
MANILA, Philippines — FOUR Alas Pilipinas pairs fell short at the start of the main draw action to drop to must-win situations in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge on Thursday at the Nuvali Sands Court by Ayala Land in Santa Rosa,...
Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel
The European Travel Commission launches “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade”, a global movement to inspire travellers to see responsibility as a benefit, not a burden. Supported by the EU, 36 national tourism boards and industry partners, this...
175th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
The Government today took note of the draft Act on the Payment of the Winter Allowance and will submit it to the Economic and Social Council (ESS) for consideration. The proposed act introduces a new employment-related right – the right of workers...
174th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
Proposed Act on the intervention measure to extend the validity of annual electronic vignettes At today's session, the Government approved the text of the proposed Act on the intervention measure to extend the validity of annual electronic...
Alas Pilipinas tries to stave off elimination in Nuvali beach volley worlds
Philstar.com October 16, 2025 | 6:59pm MANILA, Philippines -- Four Alas Pilipinas pairs fell short at the start of the main draw action to drop to must-win situations in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge on Thursday at the Nuvali...
Slovenia and Hungary bolster cross-border fund with additional EUR 4m
Following the discussions at Thursday's forum in Hungary, which focused on the joint fund, the state secretary at the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad Vesna Humar confirmed that each government would contribute a further EUR 2 million....
Gen X and Boomers keen to try backpacker-style travelling 'after missing out'
One in four older travellers are keen to go interrailing(Image: Getty Images) A quarter of Gen X and Boomers are keen to go on an interrailing journey across Europe - a trip usually associated with younger backpackers - after missing out on such...
Sitia at the epicenter of air tourism
Twelve private tourist planes from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria landed at Sitia airport on Tuesday afternoon, as part of a trip co-organized with the Panhellenic Pilots' Union. The mission was accompanied by the editor-in-chief of the...
The full list of UK travellers that are NOT affected by new EU border rules
Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...
Slovenia demands EU reponse to US attacks on judicial indepencence and the rule of law
Home / News / 2025 / October / Slovenia demands EU reponse to US attacks on judicial indepencence and the rule of law Topic Country/Region 09 October 2025 The Slovenian government wants EU justice and interior ministers to discuss "how to protect...
Tourism in Croatia: 2.5 Million Visitors and 13.8 Million Overnight Stays in September
Croatia recorded another strong month of tourism in September, welcoming 2.5 million visitors who achieved 13.8 million overnight stays, both up 5% compared with September 2024, according to the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ). Overall, in...
Interrailing in Europe becomes top travel choice for Gen X and Boomers
Holidaymakers like the idea of avoiding the stress at airports(Image: Getty Images) A quarter of Gen X and Boomers are keen to go interrailing across Europe having missed out on travelling during their teens and early 20s. The survey of 2,000...
Slovenian region strengthening cooperation with Austria's Carinthia
Jesenice, 8 October - A cross-border project of Slovenia's northern Gorenjska region and Austria's Carinthia promoting sustainable development was launched in Jesenice on Wednesday. Covision, the first project of its kind, aims to strengthen ties...