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Image of the day: Spring landscapes of alpine Liechtenstein
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny principality of Liechtenstein stands out for its dramatic alpine scenery and deep historical roots. Covering just over 160 square kilometres, this landlocked nation offers a striking mix of rugged...

Brits face 20 euro fee to enter Spain, France and Greece amid EU travel rule change
UK and other non-EU travellers will soon be obliged to pay for entry into 30 European countries under a new travel scheme. Due to Brexit, UK passport holders will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation System...

The new Brits ‘visa’ for Europe has tripled in price – here’s when it will come into effect
Travel to and around Europe is set to change for Brits in quite a major way later this year. If you go on holiday to places like France, Greece or Italy from October onwards, don’t be alarmed when you’re asked for your finger prints or your facial...

Every country Brits will soon have to pay 20 euros to enter
New regulations will soon mean UK passport holders must pay a 20 euro fee to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. This change comes in the wake of Brexit, with UK citizens now legally required to register with the European Travel...

Full list of 29 countries where UK travellers will have to pay new €20 entry fee
UK travellers will have to pay a 20 euro fee to enter EU countries once a new permit system starts. The permit will be needed to enter countries such as Spain, Greece, Portugal, France and Italy. UK citizens will legally have to register with the...

England v Italy referee: Who is Women’s Euro 2025 official Ivana Martincic?
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Full list of countries with new 20 euro entry fee for UK tourists
New rules will soon mean people travelling on a UK passport will have to pay 20 euros to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Following Brexit, UK citizens will will legally have to register with the European Travel Information and...

EU announce start date for Entry-Exit system as 'digital records' needed
The EU is planning to introduce an Entry/Exit system (EES). This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area allows more than 400 million people to travel...

UK tourists in EU warned over new travel charge - full list of countries
UK tourists to certain countries in Europe could be hit with a £17 charge under a new wave of updates. The impending fee comes as the EU has made a series of decisions with updates to the ETIAS visa-waiver initiative and the Entry/Exit System...

England vs Italy referee: Who is taking charge of the Euro 2025 semi-final?
England vs Italy is the first semi-final of Euro 2025 and it will see the defending champions attempt to reach a consecutive final. The Lionesses executed a sensational comeback against Sweden to make the last four, while Italy dispatched of...

Sybiha invites new FM of Liechtenstein to visit Ukraine
Photo: https://mfa.gov.ua/ Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has held his first meeting in Rome with Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sabine Monauni, and invited her to visit Ukraine. “In Rome, I was pleased to have...

Innovation Meets Inclusion: EdHeroes Global Forum 2025 Explore the Human-Centered Future of Education Technology
TRIESEN, Liechtenstein, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As innovation accelerates and technology redefines every corner of modern life, EdHeroes Global Forum 2025 sets its sights on a crucial frontier: ensuring that the future of education is not...

EU preparing to push up price of short-stay visas
A tourist walks with an umbrella on Las Setas, during an heatwave, in Seville, Spain, July 2, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] The European Union plans to nearly triple the entry fee for short-stay visa-exempt visitors to the bloc, with travelers facing an...

Malaysia signs economic partnership deal with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and...

Business : Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland,...

Couple explore 'second least visited country' in Europe – and are left stunned
A couple were left spellbound after going to Europe's second least visited country. Some holidaymakers might shy away from lesser-known destinations, fearing a lack of tourists means they are less appealing. Europe is brimming with tourist...

RSF publishes new report to protect Europe’s public media
This new RSF report assesses the state of public media based on a study conducted across the 27 EU member states, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. RSF gives an overview of the offensive against public media across the continent, and the report...

Brits denied boarding on flights to 31 countries if they miss two passport checks
British tourists going on holiday abroad to Europe will be denied boarding on flights if they fail to meet two important passport rules. Strict passport rules apply for Brits to enter 31 European countries, including popular tourist haunts like...

Dhaka to Dorchester: Hasina-era officials disposing UK assets amid probe in Bangladesh, says report
As Bangladesh prepares to commemorate one year of student-led revolution that toppled the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, an explosive report suggested that in the past year, Bangladeshis linked to the Hasina regime have made...

New 20 euro fee to enter Spain, France and Greece
UK and other non-EU travellers will soon be required to pay for entry into 30 European countries as part of a new travel scheme. Because of Brexit, UK passport holders will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation...