Bulgaria Wins Two ESPA Innovation Awards for Successful Practices in Medical Spa Tourism

Bulgaria received two awards for innovation from the European Spas Association - ESPA Innovation Award, which are presented for the most innovative and successful practices in the field of medical spa tourism in Europe. This happened on the second...

Saint Parascheva celebration in Iași expected to draw one of Romania’s largest pilgrimages

Over 24,500 people have prayed over the relics of Saint Parascheva in Iași, in eastern Romania, in around 24 hours, according to Church officials. The pilgrimage, one of the largest in Romania, began on Wednesday, October 8, and is set to last...

The details UK tourists will have to provide when arriving in Europe from Sunday

British tourists will be required to supply additional data at EU borders as part of the newly developed Entry Exit System (EES)(Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from this Sunday which will change the rules UK...

Travellers expected to ‘broaden their horizons’ in 2026

Far-flung locations and spontaneous city breaks are among the top travel trends to expect in 2026, according to Holiday Extras. The ancillaries specialist has laid out six emerging trends for next year. It predicts that UK holidaymakers will look...

‘Our work is created with heart’: Co Down jeweller represents NI at prestigious Romania Jewelry Week

Celtic torcs and hammered silver inspired by a rainy summer brought a taste of Ireland to a jewellery festival this month, writes Jade Beecroft Louisa (35), who works from her home studio on the Ards peninsula, took her Ancient Islands collection,...

Romanian pickpocket got flight into UK – despite being deported three times

Gigi Bratasanu, 48, is a prolific pickpocket with a history of ‘preying’ on Londoners for their valuable, Inner London Crown Court was told (Picture: Shutterstock) A Romanian man managed to get travel documents and fly into the UK despite having...

Romanian women accused of thefts from three local stores ‘had only been in NI for three weeks’

A Romanian woman said 83 vapes and five rechargeable vapes found in a car were bought for £100 from a Polish man in Belfast as it was “cheaper than smoking cigarettes”. The comment was made by Iasmina Rostas (26), as she and Rahela Lacatus (33),...

And finally… Roman holiday

Up to 1,200 Italians born in Rome appear to have misidentified themselves as Roma in Scotland’s latest census, according to statisticians. The 2022 census marked the first time that “Roma” was included as an ethnicity option in the Scottish...

Horror virus kills at least 63 people with holiday hotspot worst hit - 7 key symptoms

A deadly virus has infected more than 989 people in 13 countries this summer, a sharp increase from what is normal for this period. The West Nile virus, named after the West Nile district of Uganda, is found in many parts of the world, including...

No action required for CI travellers as new EES launches

We're being assured we don't have take any action before we travel to EU countries, despite a new Entry/Exit System (EES) taking effect from this Sunday (12 October) It will automate border checks, replacing stamps in passports. British passport...

Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2025 revealed

The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, Sibiu, Romania, on 2 October 2025. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of...

Tourist Spends a Month in Prison Over Mistaken Identity

And other travel news you may have missed. This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: American Airlines has been ordered to pay $9 million to a passenger who suffered strokes on board;...

GuruShots - Travel Moments October 2025

One of the greatest photo games you will ever play, GuruShots is a super fun and competitive online platform (and app) that provides photographers with not only a place to showcase their images, but a chance to gain unmatched global exposure for...

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...

Business association Concordia argues better budgetary discipline will create fiscal space in Romania

Romania is currently spending 7.5% of its public budget, the third-highest ratio in the European Union after Hungary and Italy, because of the high borrowing cost (6% for the 10-year debt, compared to 4.6% paid by non-investment grade Serbia) and...

Romania’s Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark joins Google Arts & Culture

The Buzău Land/Ținutul Buzăului UNESCO Global Geopark has been added to Google Arts & Culture, becoming Romania’s first region to host a dedicated collection on the platform showcasing its geological wonders and cultural heritage. The online...

More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program

Pedibus, a program that encourages primary school pupils to walk to school, has expanded to almost ten cities in the country after being launched in Sfântu Gheorghe five years ago, Agerpres reported. The program is already operating in several...

Travelling to Schengen countries is about to get easier

If you’re heading on holidays, and it’s to a Schengen country, your life is about to become easier with a new system in place in Schengen countries. From October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations. The EES is an...

CFA Romania expects no economic growth this year and weak advance of under 0.5% in 2026

CFA Society Romania expects the country's economy to stall this year with GDP growth around 0%, with risks on the downside, as recession risk persists. The GDP growth will hover around 0–0.5% next year, while the use of EU funds is key to resume...

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12

Date Published: 08/10/2025 Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming...