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Travelling to Japan? All the changes to tourist taxes and fees in 2026

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.

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Finland’s long-delayed train route to Sweden set to launch this summer

When the border rail link opens this summer, it will create what is thought to be the longest train journey that’s possible to take in the EU.

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China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause

Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.

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UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge.

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Travelling to Türkiye? Here's what you need to know

Despite regional tensions, it remains ‘business as usual’ in Türkiye’s main tourism hubs.

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New Brussels-Milan sleeper train launch delayed until September

Ticket sales for the new route start on 17 March 2026.

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EU set to discuss repatriations from the Mideast amid travel chaos

EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East.

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48-hour strike set to severely disrupt Germany’s public transport

The two-day walkout is expected to plunge travel into chaos, affecting millions of passengers.

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Mexico violence: Your travel rights during civil unrest explained

While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest.

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UK's ETA travel permit required from 25 February 2026

Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.

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Travelling to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

Visitors to the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been told to stay indoors, while many flights to and from the airport have been cancelled or rescheduled.

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Iconic Paris observation deck to close for renovations next month

Tour Montparnasse, which is the tallest skyscraper within Paris city limits, will close until at least 2030.

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Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.

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Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

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Travellers warned to prepare for delays as EES rollout expands

The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers.

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Your rights explained as Eurostar warns of 'major disruption'

Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’.