Portugal reopens borders to UK travellers
The state of emergency in Portugal was lifted on April 30th, and the border with Spain was relaxed on May 1st. Despite the relaxation of restrictions, tourism is nevertheless discouraged. The Telegraph announced that sales between the two countries are booming. Portugal plans to open its borders with the United Kingdom on May 17, […]
Read MoreAustria will gradually relax outdoor restrictions
The first step of the “green pass” in Austria will begin on May 19th. To go out to a restaurant, you must provide proof that you have been vaccinated, checked, or recovered. PCR tests will be valid for three days, antigen tests will be valid for two days, and digital self-checks should be available […]
Read MoreFrance: Restaurants and cafés reopens on May 19
Outdoor serving areas in restaurants and cafés across France will reopen on May 19, as scheduled, according to Health Minister Olivier Véran. On Monday morning, the minister told a television audience that the Covid outbreak is losing ground and that the pressure on hospitals, especially intensive care units, is easing. For the first time […]
Read MorePortugal: £50 discount on holidays to the Algarve
TUI has announced a £50 discount on holidays to the Algarve, Madeira, and Porto Santo in Portugal. There’s also a £100 discount on vacations to the Spanish Canary Islands, Greece, and Malta. With departure dates ranging from May 17 to August 31, tourists must pay at least £1,000 per booking. There are some great […]
Read MoreEuropean Union files new lawsuit against AstraZeneca
On Tuesday, the European Union filed a new complaint against AstraZeneca, alleging that the firm violated a procurement deal for COVID-19 vaccines, which may result in financial penalties. After taking action against AstraZeneca at the end of April over delayed vaccine deliveries, the EU has filed a second complaint against the company. The EU’s […]
Read MorePortugal: All-inclusive £99 holidays to Algarve
WeekenderBreaks is selling bargain vacations in Portugal’s Algarve to holidaymakers. In advance of the official launch on the UK’s list of secure travel destinations, the bid was made available today via the offers website Wowcher. Portugal, along with Gibraltar, Israel, and Malta, is being touted as one of the few destinations to begin in […]
Read MoreFrance warns radicalised refugees of losing protection
As the controversy about border control heats up after the assassination of a police officer near Paris last month, France has warned that immigrants who radicalize or disrupt public order will forfeit their refugee status. “Our policy is clear: judge foreigners for what they do, not for who they are,” Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin […]
Read MoreItaly: Kim Kardashian allegedly imported stolen Roman statue
According to sources, Kim Kardashian has been identified in legal records as the importer of an Ancient Roman statue that was stopped at LA customs five years ago as being looted from Italy. According to them, American investigators have requested the work to be returned to Italy. Import records identify the work as […]
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