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Tourists from over 70 countries can now visit China without a visa
New York Post
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July 8, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
Ensemble’s Concert Canceled After Czech Musician Is Denied Entry to US
Business Journal - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A concert in Youngstown, as well as several other Ohio cities, by a chamber music ensemble was canceled after one of the musicians was denied entry to the United States and forced to return to the Czech Republic. Trio Mente was...
Inside 'raw' Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's excruciating holiday: Yacht guestlist revealed as insiders whisper of 'intense and controversial' real reason couple split
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
This is no ordinary break-up – and no ordinary summer holiday, either. You generally expect separating couples to avoid each other once the split has happened, but Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom - who slipped out their separation announcement as...
I'm an American who moved to the Czech Republic 5 years ago. It's completely changed my definition of work-life balance.
Business Insider
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July 8, 2025
After getting my first full-time journalism job at 19 years old, I fell into a pattern: work, get promoted, work harder, repeat … up until retirement. Although I'd grown up living all over, I spent most of my working adulthood in the US, where...
St. James Ossuary Opens Through The Holidays For Special Candlelit Friday Night Tours
Brno Daily
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July 8, 2025
During the summer holidays, the mysterious Ossuary of St. James will be open for candlelit tours every Friday evening. Under the bright light of a hundred candles, you can experience the captivating atmosphere of this special space by night. The...
Tourists’ horror as Milan airport trespasser sucked into jet engine ‘seconds after dumping car & bursting past security’
The U.S. Sun
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July 8, 2025
THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly managed to reach the aircraft in a matter of seconds. The unidentified 35-year-old Italian reportedly bypassed multiple layers of protection before reaching a moving plane...
Marseille Was Never for Tourists. Neither Is Venice (Or: How We Disney-fied Cultural Europe, and What We Might Do Before It’s All Gone)
Hospitality Net
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July 8, 2025
We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning. Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra and Simulation A few days ago, Jeff Bezos anchored his floating temple of techno-capitalism (a yacht longer than Piazza San Marco)...
Czech Railways to Launch Direct Copenhagen Connection in 2025
Prague Morning
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July 8, 2025
Travelers heading from Prague to Copenhagen will soon have a new, faster, and more comfortable way to make the trip — and for the first time in more than a decade, it won’t require a transfer. Starting in May 2025, Czech Railways (České dráhy)...
Bergamo Airport Incident Disrupts Italy Flights and Raises Travel Concerns
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Bergamo airport incident disrupts Italy flights and raises travel concerns after a tragic event forced the suspension of operations at one of the country’s busiest international hubs. On Tuesday morning, flights to and from Bergamo-Orio al Serio...
Minister Lipavský Welcomed Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman in Prague
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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On Tuesday, July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský met with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Grlić Radman visited Czechia again after nearly three years. “Croatia is...
Pakistan names Sheikha Asma Al Thani brand ambassador for mountains and tourism
The Express Tribune
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan appointed on Tuesday Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma Al Thani as the brand ambassador for its Mountains and Tourism. The announcement follows her achievement of scaling Nanga Parbat, one of the highest and most challenging peaks in the...
Enter Visa-Free & Stay For 30 Days: Why China Is Looking To Woo Tourists From 74 Countries
News18
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 13:05 IST China woos tourists from 74 countries: More than 20 million foreign visitors entered without a visa in 2024 — almost one-third of the total and more than double from previous year China woos tourists from 74...
Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers
The Slovak Spectator
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July 8, 2025
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Tourists from THESE 74 countries can enter China without a visa
Mint
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July 8, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
Czech musician denied entry to US, Nebraska concert series canceled
KMTV 3 News - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
A Nebraska concert series has been canceled after Czech clarinetist Jarsalov Skuta was detained in Detroit and denied entry into the United States. Watch Hannah's Story: Czech musician denied entry to US, Nebraska concert series canceled Skuta was...
UK tourists in Spain with blue or burgundy passports warned over '10-year-rule'
Birmingham Live
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July 8, 2025
Millions of Brits will be jetting off to Spain this year, with the promise of warm weather and sandy beaches. However, an expert is warning UK tourists not to make one passport error which could ruin your holiday. Kylie, known as...
Cork Airport to launch extra daily service to major European travel hub
Cork Beo
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July 8, 2025
Cork Airport has announced extra flights between Rebel County and one of Europe's major travel hubs as part of its upcoming winter schedule. Operated by KLM, the new flights will provide greater connectivity between Cork Airport and Amsterdam...
Wolt is Now Testing Twenty Zero-Emission Cars in Prague
Prague Morning
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July 8, 2025
Wolt has introduced 20 electric cars with swappable batteries in Prague as part of a new pilot project aimed at testing more sustainable delivery methods. The vehicles, provided by Romanian EV manufacturer UNY, are part of the international NG...
'I’ve travelled to all 44 countries in Europe and there are just four I struggled with'
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
A globetrotting YouTuber who's visited every country in Europe has named four nations she may not necessarily recommend to others. Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber, previously secured the incredible accolade of being the youngest person to...
Czech musician set to perform in Cincinnati detained and sent home
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...