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Vienna hosts first world tram driver championship
Vienna: Vienna was hosting a veritable traffic-stopper on Saturday, with 25 tram-driving teams from across the world battling it out in the first ever Tram Driver World Championship. Spectators gathered in front of the Austrian capital's...

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Europe’s New Travel Pass Launches In 2026: The 5 Things Americans Need To Do Now To Be Ready
The last quarter of 2026 might sound like it's a ways off, but in the world of travel planning, it's right around the corner. If you're already dreaming of that big European trip for late next year or 2027, you're not alone. But there's a new,...
29 European countries to scrap passport stamps for biometric systems: Implications for African travellers
By April 2026, European countries will rely on biometric systems such as facial images, fingerprints, and digital records to fully replace traditional passport stamps, long a symbol of travel and international movement. The EU is not alone in this...

Germany, France, Argentina and Austria on brink of Davis Cup finals
BOLOGNA - Germany, France, Argentina and Austria all edged closer to the Davis Cup finals on Friday taking 2-0 leads in their second round qualifiers. The seven winners of the best-of-five matches in this weekend's qualifiers advance to November's...

I have visited 27 Caribbean islands and I guarantee I know the best one for you to visit... whether you're a foodie, beach lover or just looking for the best spot for your family
I've had the good fortune to visit almost every island in the Caribbean and I’m often asked where is the best place to go in this wonderful, charismatic region. While we all share a vision of waving palms and a warm, turquoise sea, there is much...

Travel review: I travelled to St Johann in Austria to find out my son was a better skier than me
It’s a sunny Friday morning, and my nine-year-old son and I are near the top of a freshly-groomed piste high above the gorgeous Austrian town of St Johann. The ski conditions are perfect, but this moment is far from it. For no reason I’ve just...

Hungary and Austria finally connected by new motorway: Link opens this month!
From 20 September, drivers will finally be able to travel seamlessly from Körmend in Hungary to Austria’s A2 motorway via a continuous expressway. The opening of the S7 expressway section between Heiligenkreuz and Rudersdorf (Radafalva) in Austria...

Everything UK travellers need to know about EU entry and exit system starting in October
UK travellers are being warned about major changes coming in for anyone going to EU countries from October. A new digital border system will be introduced that will change requirements for people travelling to the Schengen area. The new Entry/Exit...

Major changes British holidaymakers will face next month as 'digital records' introduced including taking fingerprints
The EU is planning to introduce an Entry/Exit system (EES) across Europe this year. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area allows more than 400m...

Austrian president meets Chinese FM, says to uphold multilateralism
Austria is willing to work with China to jointly safeguard multilateralism and promote world peace and development, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Friday. Van der Bellen made the remarks while meeting with visiting Chinese...

How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt'
On a meadow in southeastern Austria near the border with Slovenia, Josef Hadler is working his tractor to mow several acres of land in a bid to better preserve the plot's biodiversity. "Yesterday, a buzzard followed me at a distance of only five...
Austrian president says to work with China to uphold multilateralism, promote peace, development
VIENNA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Austria is willing to work with China to jointly safeguard multilateralism and promote world peace and development, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Friday. Van der Bellen made the remarks when...

Routh trial gets a taste of Vienna sausages as his selfies are coming back to haunt him
As more lawmen were testifying Friday in the assassination case against Ryan Routh, and the defendant’s taste for Vienna sausages are emerging as key evidence. Appearing before Judge Aileen Cannon in the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
Chinese, Austrian FMs vow to promote bilateral ties
VIENNA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks here on Friday with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger, with both sides vowing to lift bilateral relations to a new stage. Wang, also a member of the...

12 Solo Female Travel Destinations That Are Actually Safe
Traveling solo as a woman is one of the most empowering experiences you can have. It gives you freedom, independence, and the chance to truly connect with yourself and the world around you. But for many, the question of safety is what holds them...

Travelling with fake designer goods in Europe: what tourists need to know
Fake designer bags in Puerto Banus, Marbella, Spain. Credit: makesushi1, Shutterstock Travelling in Europe with a counterfeit handbag, watch, or pair of trainers can mean confiscation, fines and legal trouble – and EU detentions are surging. Read...
Traveling as a woman
Caryl Eve Dolinko, author of A Woman’s Guide to World Travel, has been to 93 countries and counting. (photo from caryldolinko.com) Caryl Eve Dolinko’s A Woman’s Guide to World Travel literally covers everything you need to know when traveling,...

Vienna Blockchain Week 2025: Where Innovation Meets Regulation in the Heart of Europe
Vienna Blockchain Week 2025 brought 200+ industry professionals to DC Tower for three days of discussions on security, compliance, and institutional Bitcoin adoption. The event highlighted blockchain’s maturation from experimental tech to...

Routh trial gets a taste of Vienna sausages as it speeds along
(The Center Square) – As more lawmen were testifying Friday in the assassination case against Ryan Routh, and the defendant’s taste for Vienna sausages are emerging as key evidence. Appearing before Judge Aileen Cannon in the U.S. District Court...