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Malta named as ninth most overcrowded tourist destination worldwide, New York Post reports
Malta has been ranked as the ninth most overcrowded tourist destination in the world. This ranking was devised by Go2Africa and shared by the New York Post. Countries that made this Top 15 list were referred to as "overcrowded" destinations whose...

Your Time, For A Ticket
In the fall of 2023, I decided two things: 1. I wanted to go to Iceland Airwaves, and 2. I didn’t want to pay for it. Sure, I could have figured out some elaborate scheme, maybe convince a bartender I know to hide me in the stock room, then come...

Euro 2025 has shown that Europe is becoming a fiercely competitive playing field | Philipp Lahm
A documentary is currently being broadcast on German TV. In it, former players talk about how they were prevented from playing football – by the association, their parents and society. Listening to the pioneers of our sport made me realise even...

Return to Hibs for Triantis unlikely after wage rise - gossip
Hibs suffer blow in midfielder hunt, Hearts close in on two transfers and Scotland international could return to action amid transfer speculation... Hibernian's hopes of signing Nectarios Triantis on a record permanent transfer following last...

Educated but still unemployed: How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe?
Does a university degree lower your chances of being unemployed in Europe? Yes. Across all EU countries, the unemployment rate is lower for university graduates than for the general population. However, it is still not possible to say ‘yes’ for...

ST. KITTS & NEVIS PASSPORT SLIPS IN GLOBAL RANKING
SKN TIMES SPECIAL REPORT From 2nd to 4th in the Caribbean—Decline Linked to Policy Shifts Under PM Drew’s Administration BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — The global standing of the St. Kitts and Nevis passport has declined in the latest Henley Passport...

Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to make two checks to their passports before travelling
Martin Lewis has urged Brits travelling abroad for a holiday this summer to make sure they’re checking two important details concerning passports. The Money Saving Expert recently appeared on This Morning to break down the “crucial” checks...

Martin Lewis urges Brits to make two crucial checks on passports before going on holiday
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to Brits jetting off on their summer holidays to double-check two vital passport details. The Money Saving Expert recently featured on This Morning to outline the "essential" checks travellers must carry...

How India is dismantling its protectionism with UK FTA | Big picture, finer points
India may not like to admit it, but US President Donald Trump’s branding of it as the “tariff king” and his reciprocal tariff threats have forced its hands in more ways than one. The latest FTA (free trade agreement) signed with the UK...

Trade talks with US making 'fast progress': Commerce minister Goyal
NEW DELHI: Talks on the India-US trade deal is progressing fast, Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. Negotiations are at an advanced stage with Oman as well, while with the European Union and US, they are...

Strictly's Pete Wicks 'blown away' as Jowita Przystal sends message
15:11, 26 Jul 2025 Jowita Przystal has once again shown her support for Pete Wicks, demonstrating that their friendship remains strong following their time on Strictly Come Dancing. The reality star and radio host participated in the 2024 series...

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks' gets sweet message from 'best partner'
Jessica Sansome and Helen Kelly 15:13, 26 Jul 2025 Jowita Przystal has once again shown her support for Pete Wicks, demonstrating that their friendship remains strong following their Strictly Come Dancing journey. The reality star and podcast and...
EarthTalk - Which countries currently lead the world in total clean energy generation?
Dear EarthTalk: Which countries currently lead the world in total clean energy generation—and is the current ranking order expected to shift anytime soon? Charles Jensen, Detroit, MI Clean energy generation—or energy generation without the output...

Tourist sparks outrage after shocking video exposes careless antics in protected waters: 'You can't catch me'
"You either come up, or we fine you." by Sara TraynorJuly 26, 2025 A TikTok by the Bangkok Post (@bangkokpost.official) exposed shocking behavior by tourists. @bangkokpost.official KRABI - A foreign tourist was furious when marine staff warned him...

Blue Badge holders urged to check on little-known perk this summer
If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or suffer from a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. This badge can assist you in parking...

Largest Trial Yet Finds Four-Day Workweek Boosts Worker Well-Being
Echoing previous research from countries including Iceland and the United Kingdom, the biggest trial ever conducted of a four-day workweek with no reduction in pay found that the shift positively impacts workers' well-being. For the new study,...

Editorial: Þetta Reddast!
Published July 21, 2025 On Wednesday, Iceland woke up to yet another volcanic eruption. It’s notable, sure, but it’s become something we’ve gotten used to. Thankfully, this eruption doesn’t look set to destroy any of our infrastructure, namely the...

Now & Then: The Blue Lagoon
With more than a million visitors a year, The Blue Lagoon remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Iceland, which might sound strange given that unlike all the other popular destinations on the island, it is a man-made...

Hearts transfer offer for Tómas Bent Magnússon - player set for 'dream' chance in Scotland
Talks over ninth summer signing at Tynecastle Hearts have made a transfer offer to sign the Valur Reykjavik midfielder Tómas Bent Magnússon. Tynecastle officials are in advanced talks about a move which is progressing and could be agreed before...

United States Submarines Lead in Innovation While 2 Counties Outnumber U.S. Fleet
The USS Newport News (SSN 750), an American nuclear submarine, made a July 9 port call in Reykjavik. The event marked Iceland’s first visit by an American nuclear-equipped submersible, and highlights Iceland’s importance in the Arctic region. As...