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Why Porto broke Copenhagen’s record to sign Froholdt
Eintracht Frankfurt for a long time looked to be leading the race for the signature of FC Copenhagen starlet, Victor Froholdt, but ultimately backed away after refusing to meet Copenhagen’s valuation. Instead, the Danish champions accepted a €22...
Fishermen to get EUR 208,000 for loss of income over border dispute
Ljubljana, 21 July - The Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday it approved just under EUR 208,000 to compensate Slovenian fishermen for loss of income in 2024. The fishermen are unable to fish in waters that an international tribunal assigned to...

Tragedy as toddler dies after 'slipping from dad’s arms going down slide' at waterpark
Part of the Aquagan waterpark in Lopar, Croatia is pictured ( Image: Lopar) A toddler has died after reportedly "slipping" from her dad's arms going down a slide at a waterpark. The 21-month-old girl, from Germany, was airlifted to hospital but,...

Pilots killed in Southend Airport crash are named
Two medical professionals were also on board (Picture: Your Southend) The two Dutch pilots killed in the Southend airport plane crash that killed four people have been named. Captain Danny Marco Franken and First Officer Floris Christiaan Rhee...

These are the most exciting city breaks in Europe for 2025
Compact, culture-rich and close enough to reach on a Friday and be back by Monday, Europe could have been made for city breaks. The tough part is choosing which of its 800 cities to pick. Our travel experts have pulled together the destinations...

Cool midsummer reads to help you get by in July
These are the fiction titles that Monitor reviewers like best this month: The Greatest Possible Good, by Ben Brooks Ben Brooks explores how far a person should be willing to go to help others in this engaging morality tale. When the patriarch of a...

Mostar Airport unveils Terminal Expansion Plans
Mostar Airport is preparing to embark on a long-anticipated expansion of its passenger terminal, driven by a surge in demand and a growing number of scheduled services. The project, which is planned to commence in 2026 pending the finalisation of...

The Best Real Madrid Players to Wear Number 10—Ranked
Some of the greatest players to ever don a white shirt played with the number 10 on their back for Real Madrid. Following the departure of Luka Modrić at the end of the 2024–25 season, Real Madrid’s No. 10 is up for grabs for the first time in...

I fell head over heels in love with small boat sailing in the Greek Islands
When it comes to sailing, I can identify a ship from a boat, says Marion Ainge. My father was in the Royal Navy, so port and starboard, bow and stern are terms I'm familiar with. But ask me to hoist the main sail or let go and haul and I'd be all...

The 20 Best Countries For Digital Nomads, According To A New Report
Working remotely with a view: As more Americans go digital nomad, countries like Malaysia, Colombia and Hungary are emerging as top choices for 2025. getty Dreaming about working remotely from abroad? You’re not alone. A growing number of...

The Anniversary of the Restoration of the Old Bridge – a Symbol of Coexistence
Today marks 21 years since the ceremonial opening of the restored Old Bridge in Mostar, one of the most recognizable symbols of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a powerful message of hope, reconciliation and renewal. The bridge, which was originally...

27 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit Before They Get Too Popular, According to Travel Advisors
Travelers crave the opportunity to get away from the crowds, immerse themselves in local culture, and be the first to visit a place before it gets too popular. We asked our A-list travel advisors to share their favorite under-the-radar...

Budapest Hits a High Note: Concert Tourism Surges With Music Legends
During the days of concerts by global music stars such as Guns N’ Roses, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez last week, Budapest experienced a 10% increase in the number of tourists compared to that of the previous week, Visit Hungary announced on...

Stefanos Tsitsipas splits with coach Goran Ivanisevic following heavy criticism after Wimbledon exit
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List of the World's Strongest Passports July 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore has once again taken the top spot as the world's strongest passport according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Singaporean passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 193 out of the 227 countries and territories...

Nantes signs Awaziem weeks after Simon’s departure
French Ligue 1 side, Nantes has continued its long-standing association with Nigerian stars, bringing in another Super Eagles star weeks after sanctioning the departure of Moses Simon Chidozie Awaziem has completed a sensational return to Ligue 1...

Brits travelling to Spain, France and Greece warned of new 20 euro entry fee
British travellers and other non-EU travellers are being reminded of a new rule which will see them have to pay to enter 30 European countries as part of a new travel scheme. Following Brexit, UK passport holders will legally have to register with...

India leaps 8 spots in global passport index
New Delhi: India has made a jump of eight spots to rank 77th in the Henley Passport Index’s mid-year update. India’s feat is impressive, as it is the biggest climb in ranking by any country in the last six months. Earlier this year, India was...

Kenyan passport falls two places in global ranking
A file photo of the Kenyan passport. The Kenyan passport has dropped two places in this year's global ranking, falling to position 69, down from last year’s 67, per the latest Henley Passport Index. London-based global citizenship and residence...

Toddler dies after 'slipping from dad’s arms going down slide' at waterpark
A toddler has died after "slipping" from her dad's arms going down a slide at a waterpark, according to reports. Despite the best efforts of medics after being airlifted to hospital, the 21-month old girl from Germany succumbed to her brain and...