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Norway ready to support India in tackling natural disasters: Norwegian Ambassador
New Delhi, Addressing the challenges related to natural disasters in India is important and Norway is ready to support these efforts, the Ambassador of Norway said on Wednesday. Norway ready to support India in tackling natural disasters:...

Foreign Tourists Highlight the Safety of Mérida’s Downtown
18 In a survey, visitors from France, Italy, Norway, and Spain agreed that they perceive Mérida as a peaceful and safe place. French, Italian, Norwegian, and Spanish visitors—the response was almost unanimous: Mérida’s Historic Center is perceived...

Taxes to childcare: What Norway’s 2026 budget proposal means for you
Norway’s government has presented its draft budget for next year. From taxes to fuel, energy and childcare, here's what the proposed plan could mean for you. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday...

“The Joy of Doing Nothing”: The New Trend Defining Travel
After years of “revenge travel” and stress-filled vacations, bucket lists, and social media photos, a new philosophy is emerging in travel: the “Joy of Missing Out” (JOMO) – or, in other words, the joy of doing nothing. In the world of JOMO,...

Premier League stars jet off on holiday: Erling Haaland takes advantage of extended break in Marbella, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah search for sun - and ex-England star heads to Dubai with glamorous wife
By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 11:25 EDT, 15 October 2025 | Updated: 12:23 EDT, 15 October 2025 The October international break has come to a close but that has not stopped some footballers from enjoying some downtime before...

Norwegian Spirit offers more Sydney departures and overnights in Melbourne and Adelaide
Norwegian Cruise Line has today announced the return of the Norwegian Spirit. The line has also announced 11 new sailings with overnights and a new Tasmanian short itinerary. Norwegian is noticeably targeting the adults-only market with a no-kids...

Europe’s Vanishing Shores: Iconic Beaches Face a Watery Future
Europe’s coastal landscape could look dramatically different before the next century is over. The European Environment Agency (EEA) warns that sea levels are climbing faster than ever — by 3.7 millimeters a year between 2006 and 2018, more than...

Norwegian Changes Escape Itinerary Due to Speed Issue
Norwegian Cruise Line is adjusting the itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Norwegian Escape due to a speed issue affecting the ship’s propulsion. According to a statement sent to guests, the cruise will drop two of its planned ports of...

The full list of UK travellers that are NOT affected by new EU border rules
Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...

What the EU’s new Entry/Exit System means for your holiday
British travellers are being advised to expect longer queues and to ensure they have travel insurance after the European Union’s new Entry/Exit system (EES) went live this week. Since 12 October, non-EU citizens now need to provide fingerprints...

Erling Haaland turns geography teacher... with a £9,500 Birkin bag! Man City's sharp shooter flies into Malaga on a private jet to party after he was sent home from Norway duty
By GETHIN HICKS, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:21 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 09:47 EDT, 14 October 2025 Erling Haaland left fans in hysterics on Tuesday afternoon as he donned a particularly unique outfit for a post on Instagram. The...

Lorraine Kelly sets sail for Norway with Channel 4
NEWS BRIEF: The UK’s Channel 4 has commissioned a travel series called Norwegian Odyssey, fronted by presenter and journalist Lorraine Kelly and produced by Captive Minds. The three-parter uncovers how the Viking era left its mark on the country’s...
Beach volleyball DJ Tony honoured with CIFP Fair Play Award for iconic Paris 2024 moment
Beach volleyball DJ Antonio “Tony” Rojas has been awarded the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) Fair Play Award on Sunday 12 October at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, in recognition of an unforgettable moment of peace during the Olympic...

Prince Sverre Magnus, 19, ditches Norway for Milan to 'move in with his girlfriend' - following difficult year for the royal family after brother Marius Borg Hoiby was charged with rape
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has moved to Italy following a difficult year for the royal family. The royal, 19, who is the son of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has reportedly moved to Milan to live with his girlfriend,...

The 'game changer' travel hack that uses an app already on your phone
By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 05:44 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 09:06 EDT, 14 October 2025 When travelling, it can be difficult to manage spending due to currency conversions. The golden rule of always paying in the local currency...

Scammers Are Targeting Travelers to Europe
You don’t have to pay yet. On Oct. 12, the European Union (EU) implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES) after long delays. Under the new regulation, 29 Schengen countries will require non-EU travelers to register at border entry and exit points....

Elgin News Digest: Elgin seeking evergreen/fir tree for city holiday display; job fair being held Oct. 22 at Elgin Community College
Elgin seeking evergreen/fir tree for city holiday display The city of Elgin is accepting submissions for a donated evergreen tree that will be set up on downtown DuPage Court as the city’s 2025 holiday tree. Trees proposed for the honor by their...

Travelling To Europe Soon? Here’s What UK Holidaymakers Need To Know About The EU’s New Border Rules
Credit: Maëva Vigier, Unsplash Save If you’re heading on holiday to Europe any time soon, you’ll need to be aware of a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across...

NORWEGIAN AQUA™ MAKES WAVES WITH HER ARRIVAL TO MIAMI FOR A SEASON OF CARIBBEAN VOYAGES
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the Company’s quintessential private...

I am travelling to the EU. What has changed with the entry-exit system?
British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are now subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) – requiring fingerprints and facial biometrics. The digital...