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Travel News

Bali moves to stop hotels blocking public beach access

Bali’s governor hopes to pass a new regulation banning private beaches by the end of 2025.

Travel News

Bali cracks down on ‘naughty’ tourists with strict new rules

Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.

Europe News

US-style blanket travel bans could be 'viable' in UK, says Tory leader

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Friday said the UK could introduce its own travel bans, arguing that Britain is being "mugged" by "illegal migration."

Travel News

European travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy into the UK

Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits.

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Art

Why has the Paris Metro banned a David Hockney exhibition poster?

Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.

Travel News

Taxes, bans and Airbnbs: Spain’s new rules for tourists in 2025

Visitors to Spain will have to remember more than just their passport this year. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the tourist rules in Spain.

Cinema

Festival cancelled in Turkey over ban of LGBTQ+ themed film 'Queer'

Mubi, the global streaming platform, production company and film distributor, has cancelled its Turkey film festival over local censorship of the film ‘Queer’. The company said it is taking a stand for “protecting freedom of expression.”

Cinema

Non merci! France issues rare ban for new horror film

France’s classification body has slapped an -18 ban on ‘Terrifier 3’, which is out in cinemas today. It’s the first ruling of its kind for a horror film in nearly 20 years.

Earth News

Uber calls on EU to ban combustion engines on ridesharing cars by 2030

Multinational ride-hailing company is also calling on binding targets for the production of electric vehicles in the European market along with adequate incentives to ease the climate transition.

Travel News

Mafia-themed souvenirs banned by Sicilian town mayor

The ban comes as Agrigento readies itself to be Italy’s capital of culture next year and aims to shine the spotlight on its cultural riches rather than Mafia heritage.

Earth News

Bordeaux is pushing back against polluting, eyesore cruise ships

The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.

Earth News

Has France’s ban on domestic flights actually cut emissions?

The regulation was much debated and has been in place for just over a year.

Travel News

Sexist souvenirs: Barcelona might ban ‘degrading’ mementos

This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content.

Europe News

Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban AfD

The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks.

Europe News

World's largest arms expo in Paris marred by ongoing conflicts

For the first time, Israel was barred from the event due to its ongoing offensive in Gaza. Other absentees include Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Moments

Why are these cafes in Spain cracking down on remote workers?

Some cafes have banned laptops completely while others charge an hourly rate for the privilege of using them.