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History Today: When USS Nautilus became the first submarine to travel under the North Pole
Firstpost
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August 3, 2025
US nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN‑571), became the first vessel to cross the North Pole fully submerged on August 3, 1958. It was the world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine. Codenamed Operation Sunshine, the mission aimed to...
UK tourists warned of new Foreign Office rules for entry into EU later this year
Birmingham Live
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August 3, 2025
The Foreign Office has released new rules for Brits planning to enter the EU later in 2025. The European Union's (EU) long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is finally starting on October 12, and it means extra paperwork for UK citizens, reports...
Kiwis’ travel to Europe alters over climate change, insurers’ $25,000 flood payout as claims rise
Newstalk ZB
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August 3, 2025
A global travel company with operations in New Zealand says it will move some Europe tours out of peak season, as Kiwis try to avoid increasingly dangerous and disruptive weather in the continent. Data from Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI)...
BD Post journo receives fellowship from TI Lithuania
Bangladesh Post
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Mohammad Anwar Hossain, a journalist at Bangladesh Post, has successfully completed the Transparency School 2025 Fellowship, an internationally acclaimed anti-corruption and accountability training program organized by Transparency International...
Brit tourist, 38, who died after getting £1,500 hair transplant in Turkey is pictured
The Mirror
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August 2, 2025
A British man who died after a getting a £1,500 hair transplant in Turkey has been named and pictured. Martyn Latchman, 38, tragically died earlier this week after he flew to Istanbul to have the cosmetic procedure at a private clinic called...
UK travellers face new entry requirements for 29 EU countries from October: What you need to know
NorthWalesLive
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August 2, 2025
The Foreign Office has issued fresh advice for UK travellers planning to enter the EU later this year. The long-awaited European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to commence on October 12, requiring UK travellers to provide...
‘God works miracles’: Chesterfield man returning home after being hospitalized in Lithuania
WWBT - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
LITHUANIA (WWBT) - A Chesterfield man is coming home to Central Virginia after suffering a severe injury from a swimming accident in Lithuania on July 19. “Right now, I mean, I’m just kind of stressed out, ready to be home,” said Eric Jessee from...
New European border control system for non-EU travelers to launch this October
The Points Guy
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August 1, 2025
Travelers to certain European countries will soon experience a new border control process as Europe's long-awaited new Entry/Exit System, or EES, will begin its rollout this fall. The launch of the system, which will use biometric data to register...
7 Baltic Sea Beaches to Visit for Storybook Villages, Wind-Swept Dunes, and Pine Forests
AFAR
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August 1, 2025
Stretching across northern Europe from Denmark to Lithuania, the Baltic Sea region has long midsummer days, crisp sea breezes, and lesser-known swimmable waters. You won’t find party scenes or luxury mega-resorts here. Instead, it’s all about slow...
Air France-KLM Flying Blue August Promo Awards For Travel Through January 31, 2026
LoyaltyLobby
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August 1, 2025
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has updated its latest promotional awards for August. These awards are valid for travel through January 31, 2026, and must be booked by the end of this month. The maximum discount is 25% off the required miles, although...
Lithuanian Prime Minister announces resignation
Baltic News Network
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July 31, 2025
Amid an ongoing investigation into the activities of his company, Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has announced his resignation as both Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party. Paluckas’ decision comes after Saulius...
Schengen visa digital revamp: From paperless application to benefits - details Indian travellers need to know
Mint
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August 1, 2025
Schengen visa that offers access to European countries for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period is set to have a clearer and easier road map. The paper-free and modernised process will go digital, becoming more streamlined to allow entry...
Two Russians, two officials held for extorting tourists in Bali
Antara
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August 1, 2025
Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - The Bali Regional Police have named two Russian citizens and two immigration officers as suspects in an extortion and threat case targeting dozens of foreign nationals vacationing in Bali. On Friday, Bali Regional Police...
This gorgeous Central Asian country just extended visa-free travel to 56 countries
Time Out
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Good news for spontaneous adventurers, curious globetrotters, and business travellers: Kazakhstan has expanded its visa-free policy to include a whopping 56 countries, effective immediately. So, if you hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, the...
Lithuania coalition partner threatens to quit unless PM resigns
The Straits Times
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July 30, 2025
VILNIUS - A junior party in Lithuania's government on Wednesday threatened to quit the ruling coalition unless Social Democratic Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigns by August 18 over business ties to a company owned by his sister-in-law....
‘God works miracles’: Chesterfield man hospitalized in Lithuania after swimming accident
WWBT - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
LITHUANIA (WWBT) - A Chesterfield man is recovering in a Lithuanian hospital after suffering a severe injury from a swimming accident in the Baltic Sea on July 19. “Right now, I mean, I’m just kind of stressed out, ready to be home,” said Eric...
Inside abandoned Soviet-era nuclear missile base where three people died hidden deep underground in forests of Lithuania
The Scottish Sun
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July 31, 2025
DEEP in the forests of western Lithuania, a chilling relic of the Cold War still lies hidden — a secret underground nuclear missile base where three people lost their lives. The Plokštinė Missile Base, buried in Žemaitija National Park about 30...
Exact date new passport rules come into force for Brits holidaying abroad
The Mirror
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July 31, 2025
The Foreign Office has refreshed its travel guidance concerning new passport rules being implemented across all Schengen nations, including popular holiday destinations such as Italy, Spain, France and Greece. The EU is introducing a new entry and...
Indian traveller gets 5-year Schengen visa in 4 days, internet asks how
DNA India
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July 31, 2025
The Indian passport holder claimed that it took the Bengaluru consulate only 4 working days to process his 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa from France. A recent post on Reddit about the quick processing of an Indian traveller's multiple-entry...
Indian Traveller Gets 5-Year Schengen Visa In Just 4 Days, Internet Demands To Know How
News18
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July 31, 2025
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 15:39 IST A Reddit post detailing how an Indian citizen secured a long-term Schengen visa from France under the EU's "cascade regime" has gone viral. A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa costs €90 (about Rs 8,797)...