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Latest Foreign Office advice for Cyprus, Turkey, Qatar and Dubai amid Iran conflict
Nottingham Evening Post
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June 26, 2025
Concerns have been expressed by travellers regarding the safety of visiting areas surrounding Israel and Iran following recent US military action. Over the past weekend, American forces targeted three locations in Iran—including the underground...
Evacuation orders as raging wildfires spread to holiday island visited by 780,000 Brits
The Mirror
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June 26, 2025
An evacuation order has been issued for part of Crete, which has become the latest Greek island to be hit by wildfires. An alarm was raised on Thursday morning at the Heraklion Fire Department, as a fire broke out in a rural area near Tsigouna in...
UK tourists with Three, EE and Vodaphone warned over 'unexpected charges' on holiday
Birmingham Live
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June 26, 2025
UK tourists with Three, EE and Vodaphone have been warned over possible 'unexpected charges' this summer season. Travellers have been urged to be aware of roaming fees which can be incurred without realising it, due to one rule which changed after...
UK tourists in Spain warned to do one action 'as much as possible' in heatwave
Birmingham Live
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June 26, 2025
UK tourists in one Spain holiday hotspot have been warned over taking necessary precautions as a heatwave hits the island. Yesterday, an amber alert was put in place in Majorca until around 8pm, with one weather expert explaining how such hot...
Mum reveals how she saves £600 whilst on holiday thanks to a sneaky £12 lunch hack
The Sun
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June 26, 2025
A SAVVY couple have claimed they saved £600 on their holiday thanks to a £12 lunch hack. Mum-of-two Nicola Lewis, 50, tries to get the most she possibly can for her money when on holiday. 4 A savvy couple have claimed they saved £600 on their...
Cyprus Converts Schools Into Shelters for Israelis Fleeing Iran War Fallout
Watan
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June 20, 2025
Watan-Cyprus has announced the conversion of seven schools into temporary shelter centers for Israeli nationals fleeing the escalating military conflict sparked by Israel’s attacks on Iran. According to Philenews, a widely read Cypriot newspaper,...
Latest Foreign Office advice for Cyprus, Turkey, Qatar and Dubai
Liverpool Echo
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June 26, 2025
Millions of holidaymakers will be concerned about the safety of their holiday There has been concerns raised by holidaymakers about the safety of travel to countries neighbouring Israel and Iran. It comes after the US attacked three sites in Iran...
Middle East travel updates: Truce or no truce? Qantas flights diverted; Gulf airlines updates
KARRYON
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June 24, 2025
Truce or no truce? 25 June 2025 An unhappy US President Donald Trump said both Israel and Iran had continued fighting after a ceasefire was set to begin on Tuesday. But Iran insisted it had upheld the truce, while Israel’s restrained response...
PSEKA: Hellenic Leaders Push Cyprus Advocacy in DC
Greek Reporter
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June 26, 2025
Representatives from prominent organizations advocated for stronger US-Cyprus relations. Credit: PSEKA Marking its 40th anniversary, the annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference brought a powerful contingent of Greek American leaders to Washington this...
Seaside vacation, more expensive in 2025. What destinations do Moldovans choose and how much does a stay cost
IPN
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June 26, 2025
0 Seaside vacations have become more expensive this year. The prices for stays have increased, on average, by 10% to 30% compared to last year. Travel agencies explain the price hikes with inflation, rising fuel costs, increased wages in tourism,...
UK tourists in Cyprus issued urgent message after Foreign Office advice change
Birmingham Live
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June 26, 2025
A travel advice has issued an urgent message to UK tourists with Cyprus holidays booked after a Foreign Office change. Simon Calder, the ITV This Morning star, offered his advice on whether it is safe to travel to Cyprus as the Iran-Israel...
Eurozone Retail Sales Drop For First Time In 5 Months; Services Output Fall
RTTNews
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July 7, 2025
Euro area retail sales decreased for the first time in five months and services production declined in May, suggesting a slowdown in the second quarter. Retail sales logged a monthly fall of 0.7 percent in May, reversing April's 0.3 percent...
Questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
By Olli Hellmann of An exhibition of Tūrangawaewae Art at Te Papa in 2018. Photo: Supplied/ Te Papa Analysis - The winter school holidays will mean families across Aotearoa New Zealand will be looking for indoor activities to entertain children....
TUI cruise line puts more itineraries on sale with new ports and the return of a sunny African stop after 10 years
GB News
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July 7, 2025
Marella Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026 programme, marking the cruise line's return to Tunisia after a decade-long absence. The TUI-owned operator will introduce new ports across Morocco, Portugal and Spain when bookings open now. The...
More and more British tourists are looking for cool destinations this summer
Tornos News
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June 25, 2025
More and more Britons are looking for cool destinations for their summer holidays, due to high temperatures and fires in popular tourist destinations. This is shown by new research by the insurance company InsureandGo. Fewer people travel in the...
Cyprus trims 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.1 per cent
Cyprus Mail
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June 20, 2025
Central Bank sees strong private demand supporting Cyprus economy The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday made a slight downward revision to the country’s growth forecast for 2025, adjusting it to 3.1 per cent from 3.2 per cent in March. At the...
Lincoln dad breaks spine and pelvis in fall from Ayia Napa hotel balcony on 'lads holiday' to Cyprus
Lincolnshire Live
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June 25, 2025
A Lincoln dad-of-one has been hospitalised after falling from a hotel balcony in Cyprus. Sam Hudson went on holiday earlier this month with his step-brother and friend for a 'lads' holiday', expecting to spend a week in the sun in Ayia Napa...
We won’t solve our gripes just ‘sitting on the sofa’
Cyprus Mail
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July 7, 2025
Consumers’ association overwhelmed with complaints: from air travel to dodgy phones, from government departments to A&Es Scrolling through the archive of complaints received by the Cyprus Consumers’ Association (supplied by the CCA, with personal...
Panic over Cyprus holidays as Simon Calder flooded with messages from worried Brits
Daily Express
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June 25, 2025
Travel expert Simon Calder has shared his insights on whether it’s currently safe to visit Cyprus as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate. Mr Calder said that he has been inundated with messages from concerned holidaymakers who...
'Disrespectful' gangster savagely beaten with golf clubs days after sickening video outside Irish bar in Spain
Dublin Live
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July 7, 2025
A gangster and social influencer was attacked just days after posting a controversial video at the crime scene where two Scottish gang leaders were slain. Online personality Sam Walker – who has become an internet sensation sharing insights into...