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Europeans 'most cautious' about travel technology, IATA survey finds

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Syria

Shadow broker- fixer network exploits Syrians at Lebanon border

A market of fixers, travel agencies and border brokers charges Syrians between $180 for a 48-hour stay and $4,700 for annual residency, far above Lebanon's official fees, as procedures have tightened sharply since al-Assad's fall.

10 September 2026

Travel News

Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays for EU travellers

Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.

1 September 2026

Destinations

Japan dominates digital nomad ranking as Spain makes top ten

Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.

Travel News

New data: EES queues double at Europe’s airports

The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.

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Travel News

Europe delays ETIAS travel permit again

Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay.

Travel News

Revealed: The best European countries for digital nomads

From affordable Estonia to long-stay-friendly Montenegro, these are the European countries offering the best mix of low costs, fast internet, safety and visa options for remote workers.

Travel News

The most powerful passports in the world for 2026 revealed

Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.

Travel News

Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.

Europe News

EU narrows ban on Russian combatants to appease France and Italy

A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure.

Travel News

ETIAS: Will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?

According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.

Travel News

Nine of the top 10 strongest passports globally are European

The Global Passport Index assesses visa-free access as well as investment attractiveness and quality of life.

Japan

Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July

Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.

Sport

Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

World News

US to slash number of embassies in Africa processing visas

Currently there are around 50 US embassies and consulates processing visa applications in Africa, and that number is expected to be significantly reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to reports.

Travel News

Sri Lanka has waived visa fees for tourists from these countries

As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.

USA

US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.