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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...

Forget Spain – I went to Sweden and found the ideal summer holiday destination
‘I’ve never considered taking a summer holiday in Spain or Greece – I’d regret, too much, missing out on a perfect Swedish summer day,’ Hårken tells me. We’re standing by a lighthouse on Valö, a rocky speck of an island in the Gothenburg...

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,...

Morrissey pulls out of Stockholm concert, cites burnout and lack of support
Morrissey has canceled his much-anticipated show at Stockholm’s Hovet Arena, originally set for Monday, June 23, leaving fans disappointed but concerned. The 66-year-old singer, currently on a demanding UK and European tour, shared that he and his...

Swedish tourist claims Uber driver left him midway in Delhi’s 45°C heat, demanded ₹5,000 extra; company reacts
A Swedish content creator visiting India has triggered discussion online after alleging that an Uber driver tried to scam him during an intercity ride. In an Instagram post, Jonas shared that he had booked an Uber Intercity journey which started...

Brussels Airlines flight aborted mid-runway at Stockholm Arlanda due to recurring technical fault
Brussels Airlines flight SN2294 from Stockholm Arlanda to Brussels (Airbus A319 with registration OO-SSV) was abruptly cancelled on Monday after a dramatic aborted takeoff due to an unresolved technical issue. Passengers had already faced a...
Business lobby proposes cutting public holidays to fund defence spending
The Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät) proposes that Finland’s defence spending could be funded by reducing the number of public holidays that fall on weekdays. "To overcome the major challenges ahead, related both to...

Why travellers should leave city breaks behind to slow down on Sweden’s islands this summer
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK tourists flying to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus urged to act 15 days before departure
UK tourists who are travelling to the European Union are being told to apply for a card 15 days before flying. The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other...

Travel: Here are 6 less-visited cruise ports that are worth calling on
It’s tough going on luxury cruise after luxury cruise with all the frustrations one must endure. Like the nth time getting upsold on oils and serums once a spa treatment is over. Or repetitive food choices that can lead to experiencing déjà vu...

Inside A Billionaire Banker’s Laboratory For Sustainable Luxury Travel
The original lighthouse of Vejrø island Courtesy of Vejrø Resort Maybe it’s utopian. Maybe it’s dogmatic. Maybe it’s ideologically rigorous. That’s largely beside the point. A stay on Denmark’s Vejrø island is a pure pleasure. Vejrø is not a...

European night train startup promises green, luxury travel at airline prices
Berlin-based startup Nox Mobility emerged this month with ambitious plans for a night train service connecting more than a dozen European cities. The network will feature sleek, private cabins — all for the price of a short-haul plane ticket....

Mobile sauna set to come to Nairn beachfront
The Sauna Ostara team: Madeleine Lundholm, Clare Sterritt and her brother Fynn.An enterprising trio are working to create a new attraction at Nairn beach - a sauna. Couple Madeleine Lundholm and Fynn Sterritt, and Fynn’s sister Clare, want to set...

Travelers Championship preview, picks
The third major championship is in the books and the final signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season now follows. The Travelers Championship takes place this week following the U.S. Open and will see players travel from Pittsburgh to Cromwell,...

Rock Star Blames Record Labels and Exhaustion for Concert Cancellation in Sweden: “Zero Music Industry Support”
Morrissey’s made it to the news again, this time for cancelling a concert in Sweden. The former Smiths frontman canceled a show in Stockholm, Sweden, last weekend. The singer cited exhaustion as the reason for the cancellation, following a...

Sweden’s Soft Hooligans ready to pump up the volume at Euro 2025
In some parts of the world, Sweden is often confused with Switzerland. But this summer there will be no mistaking Swedish football fans as they descend on Switzerland for the Women’s European Championship bringing great colour as well as great...

This is the coldest country in the world, temperature here drops to -50 C, not Norway, Sweden, Greenland, it is..., has history of...
Home News This is the coldest country in the world, temperature here drops to -50°C, not Norway, Sweden, Greenland, it is…, has history of… There are many areas here where the temperature drops a lot in the winter season. New Delhi: There are many...

Ipswich Town, Kieran McKenna receive transfer blow as Besiktas land Jens Cajuste deal
Ipswich Town will not bring Jens Cajuste back to the club after Besiktas agreed a deal with Napoli to sign the midfielder. 25-year-old Cajuste joined the Tractor Boys on loan from the Italian giants last summer, and whilst the campaign ended in...

Hind Rajab Foundation Warns of Israeli Propaganda Offensive amid Legal Pressure
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed another criminal complaint against an Israeli soldier, this time in Romania. (Photo: via HRF X page) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Hind Rajab Foundation says Israel is targeting it with sanctions and...