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What to Do in Bellevue, Washington, Seattle’s Sister City
Travel Awaits
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July 7, 2025
Officially, Bellevue, Washington, isn’t Seattle’s Sister City—that honor belongs to a city in Japan named Yao, along with other towns in Taiwan, the Czech Republic, and Latvia. Videos by TravelAwaits But you might know Bellevue as a close neighbor...
Where are the Irish international tennis stars? Not even ChatGPT can fully answer that one
The Irish Times
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Heading into the last weekend of this year’s Wimbledon, with both the men’s and women’s finals taking place, I asked ChatGPT why there were no Irish tennis players in the draw − men, women or juniors. The answer was comprehensive and covered the...
Arrivals up 3.3% and nights down 0.7% year-on-year in Q2 2025: ETC
Travel Daily Media
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July 4, 2025
Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and evolving travel preferences. European destinations experienced renewed interest from China, alongside continued strong arrivals from the US....
Poland tightens borders with Germany and Lithuania to stem migration surge
Euro Weekly News
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July 7, 2025
A sign welcoming travellers at the Poland-EU border. Poland is reintroducing border controls with Germany and Lithuania amid migration concerns. Credit : open3579, Shutterstock Poland has announced it will reinstate border checks with Germany and...
Major airlines suspend flights to middle east amid ongoing safety concerns
Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
Many airlines have suspended or delayed flights to the Middle East following a 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel that ended with a US-brokered ceasefire in late June. Although Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport reopened on July 4 after a...
A lost World War II album was found in a Florida dumpster. It’s back now with a Lehigh Valley family member.
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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July 11, 2025
Gayle Shanahan carefully slides a large, hardcover tome across the diner table. Around 4 inches thick, It is the last surviving album of the work of Milton Marder, World War II photojournalist and her deceased father-in-law. Though the binding no...
Estonia's police hand out postcards from Death to celebrate good drivers
ERR
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July 11, 2025
Road deaths and accidents in Estonia have been on an upward trend for the last five years, pushing authorities to find innovative ways to combat the problem. Experts say there is little demand in society for road safety measures. The campaign was...
Cliftonville hoping to lay down a European marker against Gibraltar side St Joseph’s
The Irish News
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CLIFTONVILLE will be the first Sports Direct Premiership team to dip their toes in European waters this summer when they take on St Joseph’s in Gibraltar in the Uefa Conference League on Tuesday. While some lucky Reds fans are getting to double...
‘I had an onion thrown at me’: The 10 most unfriendly cities on Earth
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 30, 2025
Riga It was sub-zero in Riga and I’m not just talking about the weather. Stepping off the bus and into a cab in the Latvian capital, I got a frosty reception from the driver, who rolled his sunken eyes when I gave him the address of my hotel. The...
ETC | +3.3% international arrivals in Europe in Q2, +13% spending in 2025
Tornos News
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July 4, 2025
European tourism recorded a resilient and stable course in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC) entitled “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects”. Despite ongoing economic pressures and...
Porzingis talks NBA playoffs, Celtics GM explains why trade happened
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts
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Kristaps Porziņģi said he's "super, super excited" about his post-trade prospects. After two years with the Boston Celtics, Porziņģis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that saw the Celtics receive George Niang and a...
“Our Task Is to Create Common Memory.” A Conversation with MEP Rihards Kols - Sponsored Content
The Times of Israel
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July 7, 2025
Earlier this year, What Came After traveled to Brussels for a sobering conversation with Rihards Kols, Latvia’s Member of the European Parliament. Recorded inside one of the European Parliament’s media studios, this interview confronts a chilling...
Majority of Maltese back EU funding for migrant integration, survey shows
Malta Today
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Maltese citizens are among the most likely in the European Union to value EU investment in the integration of migrants and refugees, according to a new Eurobarometer survey on regional policy. With 75% of respondents in Malta viewing this funding...
They choose America: Post explores why immigrants become US citizens
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Fourth of July isn't only the birthday of the United States of America. It's also a celebration of the people who call it home. Some were born into that privilege, while others fight for the right to claim it for themselves. For them, the...
What It Means To Be Wealthy In New Zealand
Forbes
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Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, New Zealand getty With its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant Māori culture, and reputation as a global adventure capital, New Zealand is a dream destination for travelers and expats alike. But what does being wealthy in New...
Panic in Ireland as country named Europe's 'worst' place to live
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
Ireland has been named as one of Europe’s worst places to live in, particularly for young people attempting to rent a property. Rent prices in Dublin have spiralled out of control due to a combination of tourism and internal migration from...
Baltic nation threatens to shut down main Russian border crossing
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia may shut down the Narva border crossing due to an overwhelming number of people attempting to enter Russia, Interior Minister Igor Taro has said. The statement comes amid growing concerns over long wait times and increased border...
Colin Sheridan: Is a €8m handbag a sign that moral rot within society is beyond redemption?
Irish Examiner
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July 12, 2025
Last week, while most of us were trying to figure out whether we could stretch a pack of sausages to Wednesday, a handbag — yes, a handbag — sold for over €8m at auction.Not just any handbag, mind you. This was Jane Birkin’s handbag, a Hermès...
Estonia declines airBaltic stake offer amid airline's financial challenges
BNE Intellinews
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Estonia has decided against purchasing a stake in Latvia's flag carrier airBaltic, Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis announced on July 3, as the Baltic airline faces ongoing management changes and financial uncertainty, ERR.ee and LSM.lv...
All the places in Europe where it IS safe to drink tap water – after one French region banned it
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
A FRENCH region recently banned residents from drinking tap water but there are plenty of places in Europe where it's safe to do so. Around 60,000 locals in Alsace, eastern France, were sent letters warning their water was contaminated with...