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How your holiday in Europe will change this autumn – and what you need to know
New border rules are expected to launch from October, starting with the Entry/Exit System Trips to Europe are set to change from October when the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect. Fingerprints and photographs will be taken from...

Sweden Schengen visa: Financial requirements for Pakistani applicants
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani citizens planning to visit Sweden in 2025 must meet strict financial documentation requirements to secure a short-term Sweden Schengen visa. Among the most critical documents is a bank statement, which serves as proof that the...

Viktor Gyokeres future hint emerges after Sporting CP 'decision' and Manchester United links
Sporting Clube de Portugal have reportedly given Viktor Gyokeres permission to return to pre-season training later than originally scheduled, amid ongoing speculation over his future at the club. Gyokeres feels the Portuguese giants have gone back...

Best camping stoves for 2025 | Tested by our resident outdoor cooking expert
Camping is one of life’s great joys. So is food. Combing the two, then is a no brainer - and we think the greatest joy of wild camping or even campsite loitering is being able to make proper scran outdoors. Yep, we're talking sausages, bacon,...

Morrissey Voices Lack of Industry Support Amid Canceling His Stockholm Concert: 'No Labe...
Morrissey has opened up about the lack of industry support, which led to the cancelation of his upcoming concert in Stockholm. The musician released a statement on Morrissey Central stating that despite touring around the world, the travel...

Morrissey cancels Stockholm show at last minute blaming ‘zero industry support’
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Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project launches major roadworks in Lofa, Nimba, and Bong Counties.
By: Edwin N Khakie A significant rural infrastructure project has been launched across three key Liberian counties—Lofa, Nimba, and Bong—under the Liberian Swedish Feeder Roads Project, aimed at improving connectivity and driving local economic...

Morrissey cancels Stockholm Concert: Reasons behind burnout, tour struggles, fan reactions, and what’s next for his European tour
Claiming to be burnt out and not being supported from within the fraternity, Morrissey cancelled his concert in Stockholm on June 23. Set to take place at the Hovet Arena, he says his band is too tired to keep going. He said the reason was extreme...

Morrissey forced to CANCEL concert in Sweden due to exhaustion and 'zero industry support' - as furious fans slam singer for 'making excuses'
Morrissey has been forced to cancel a concert in Sweden at the last minute due to exhaustion and 'zero music industry support'. The former Smiths frontman, 66, was set to take to the stage for a headline show at Stockholm's Hovet Arena on Monday...

Swedish tourist stranded in scorching heat by Delhi Uber driver; company apologises
Viral News A Swedish tourist shared that an Uber driver faked breakdown and left him stranded in Delhi's scorching heat. Netizens shared similar experiences. Swedish tourist stranded in Delhi by Uber driver. Image credits: iamjonasax/Instagram New...

Morrissey cancels Stockholm concert minutes before showtime leaving fans enraged
Morrissey pulled out of his concert in Stockholm last minute to focus on himself. The British music icon cited exhaustion and a lack of industry support as the reason behind his last-minute cancellation. The 66-year-old was supposed to perform at...

Business group wants weekday holidays cut to fund defence
The Federation of Finnish Enterprises has proposed moving two national holidays to weekends as a way to increase working hours and help finance rising defence costs. The proposal suggests shifting Epiphany and Ascension Day, both currently...

Why did Morrissey cancel Stockholm show? Fans left fuming after The Smiths alum's last-minute decision
British music icon Morrissey has pulled out of his scheduled concert in Stockholm at the last minute, citing exhaustion and a lack of industry support as the reasons behind the abrupt cancellation. The 66-year-old artist, known for fronting The...

Munich Re’s ERGO expands Nordic presence with the merger of travel and health insurance units
Munich Re’s ERGO Group AG has completed the merger of its Danish travel insurance company, Europæiske Rejseforsikring A/S and its Norwegian health insurance business, ERGO Forsikring AS, formerly known as Storebrand Helseforsikring AS, expanding...

Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve: Backpacking Paradise Minutes from Stockholm
Sunset at Varmora Campsite, Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve, Sweden. Photo by Rob Rogers Sweden is renowned for its archipelago near Stockholm, which most visitors explore primarily by boat. Although many guidebooks also list nearby day-hiking...

Biotherm has arrived in Kiel
by Biotherm 5 Jul 22:50 PDT At 1:00 am on Saturday 5 July, Biotherm came alongside in Kiel's marina, north-east Germany, following a 48-hour delivery trip across the Baltic Sea. On 10 August 2025, Paul Meilhat and his crew will take the start of...

Staycationers will soon holiday abroad to escape the extreme heat at home
With the UK having endured its hottest week on record, many British travellers are already changing their holiday plans – swapping southern Europe for cooler climes, many shifting travel dates from summer to autumn and spring, or rethinking where...

Did Morrissey make an excuse to cancel Sweden concert? Fumed netizens ask ‘Is this guy for real?’
Morrissey called off a concert in Stockholm, Sweden, over the weekend, citing fatigue after touring six countries in seven days. Following the cancellation, he been accused of “making excuses”. Morrissey has terminated or suspended over 100 gigs...

The Jug makes TourismOhio’s ‘supersized’ ice cream trail list
When it first launched in 2018, it had 15 stops. “Some of the best memories are made over a simple scoop of ice cream,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “From small towns to big cities, every community has its own go-to spot—and Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail is a...

Finnish CEO suggests moving public holidays to fund defence
The Fort Alexander, Finland. Credit: Nikolai Kolosov, Pexels The proposal is to boost defence spending by moving two weekday public holidays in Finland to weekends. The Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät) suggested on Tuesday,...