Sibiu Airport first in Romania to implement EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System

The Sibiu International Airport is set to become the first in Romania to introduce the EU’s new Entry/Exit System - EES, a biometric border control mechanism designed to modernize external Schengen border management and replace manual passport...

BA flight to London makes emergency landing in Romania after four suffer ‘smoke inhalation’ & get medical assistance

A BRITISH airways flight made an emergency landing in Romania after four passengers suffered from “smoke inhalation,” requiring urgent medical assistance. The airbus A320 was travelling from Istanbul to London when it had to make an emergency...

Google introduces AI Mode searches in Romanian

Google’s new AI-assisted search mode, the so-called AI Mode, is now available in Romania and in the Romanian language, powered by Gemini 2.5, according to a press release from the company. AI Mode functions as a distinct option within the Google...

Bermudian travellers on notice for visits to European Union

Created: Oct 09, 2025 04:20 PM (Updated: Oct 09, 2025 04:20 PM) Travel changes: Heathrow Airport (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) The European Union’s new digital system of border controls, which comes into force this Sunday, is to change requirements for...

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),...

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...

‘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,...

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;...

Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Bitdefender Labs has reported a significant surge in Halloween-themed scams, with 63% of such spam activity found to be malicious and aimed at stealing credentials or installing malware. The research, which analysed email and advertising campaigns...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cork endometriosis patient calls for further expansion of supports

A Cork endometriosis patient has said new plans for treating the condition will not benefit her, as she called for supports to be urgently further expanded.Ireland’s first endometriosis framework, published earlier this month, was greeted with...

Moldova The Next Authentic Destination in Eastern Europe

A New Voice Emerging in Europe’s Tourism Map While the global tourism landscape is being reshaped by sustainability, innovation, and new traveler expectations, a small but remarkable country is stepping forward with confidence — the Republic of...

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...