Travel
Travellers to UK from France and Monaco will need ETA from 2026
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, launched in phases since 2023, will become mandatory for visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries including EU member states such as France, as well as Monaco.
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Italy makes helmet use compulsory on slopes this season
All skiers, snowboarders, sledders, and tobogganists are now legally required to wear a helmet – regardless of age or experience – or face fines of up to €200 and possible suspension of their...
Runway error confirmed in Nice Airport near‑miss as government pledges tighter control tower rules
“The aircraft was 10 feet above the ground and therefore from the easyJet aircraft when the go-around was initiated,” wrote investigators.
EU-wide driving bans approved in sweeping new road safety reforms
Drivers banned for serious infractions like drink-driving or causing injury will now face disqualification throughout the entire European Union, not just in the country where the offence took place.
Nice Airport expansion back on track after court ruling
With the legal hurdles now cleared, work on the Terminal 2 expansion is advancing rapidly. Once completed, the upgrade will raise Nice’s operational capacity by almost 30%, easing congestion and...
Red Sea rising: AMAALA positions itself as the new Caribbean for luxury yachts
Built entirely from the ground up, AMAALA is redefining ultra-luxury – a bold Red Sea rival to the Caribbean, where untouched beauty and first-ever experiences await elite yacht owners.
