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These Countries Let You Stay for 6 Months or More: Long-Term Travel on the Rise
As more travelers look to extend their stays abroad, certain countries stand out for offering particularly flexible visa policies—allowing stays of six months or even longer. In 2024–2025, about a dozen destinations have adopted immigration...

Tunisia – Trial of Ansar Ashariah Leader Postponed
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance, which specializes in terrorism cases, decided on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to postpone until October 28 the trial of Salim al-Qantri, leader of the banned...

Tunisia – Summer sales begin on August 7
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Obeid, chaired the regular meeting of regional directors on the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025. The meeting, held via videoconference, focused on monitoring...

Exceptional delay on Orly–Tunis Flight: Passengers share frustration after long wait
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp A Tunisair TU717 flight from Orly Airport (France) to Tunis-Carthage faced an exceptional delay of more than 10 hours, sparking outrage among travelers. The plane, initially scheduled to depart Paris at 10 a.m....
Tunisia sees 11 pct rise in H1 tourist arrivals
TUNIS, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia welcomed 4.3 million tourists in the first half of 2025, up 11 percent compared to the same period last year, private radio station Mosaique FM reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, tourism revenues topped 3 billion dinars...

Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?
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Is Marseille Airport open? Latest travel advice after wildfires hit southern France
A fire burning in the hills north of Marseille, in the area of Les Pennes-Mirabeau (Picture: Getty Images) A fast-spreading wildfire in southern France forced Marseille Airport to close after the blaze reached the edge of the country’s...

TUI adds flights to two major holiday hotspots and bookings have already opened
Bookings have opened for TUI's latest holiday destinations. The German package giant has announced it will be adding capacity to locations in the Canary Islands and Egypt, as demand for sizzling getaways continues to be strong—despite the roasting...

Over 4.3 Million Tourists in Six Months: Tunisia Reports Strong Tourism Growth in 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Tunisia welcomed over 4.3 million tourists during the first half of 2025, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This was confirmed by Mohamed Mehdi Hlaoui, Director General of the Tunisian...

Tunisia: Inflation rate remains stable at 5.4% in June 2025
Tunis – Tunisia's inflation rate remained stable at 5.4% in June 2025, according to a bulletin issued Saturday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), focusing on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025. This stability is the result,...

Tunisia: Currency declaration is mandatory… A new digital app coming soon
Colonel Elyes Belkhir of the Tunisian Customs announced that declaring foreign currency to customs authorities is a mandatory procedure when leaving Tunisia if the amount held exceeds 20,000 dinars, in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s...

UK Holidaymakers Are Skipping Spain And Portugal For These 5 Budget-Friendly Destinations
St. Michael's church and Matthias Corvinas monument in Cluj-Napoca, Romania According to aviation analysts Cirium, Brits appear to be skipping Spain and Portugal this holiday season in favour of North African locations like Morocco and Tunisia....

Marseille Airport closed with all flights cancelled — latest travel advice as wildfire nears city
A fire currently burning in the hills north of Marseille, in the area of Les Pennes-Mirabeau (Picture: Getty Images) Marseille Airport has been closed with all flights cancelled after a raging wildfire reached the edge of France’s second largest...

Monastir Hosts Tunisia’s First Marine Reserve as Environmental Legislation Advances
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Tunisia has taken a decisive step in its environmental policy. On Monday, July 7, 2025, Minister of Environment Habib Obeid announced the completion of a draft law establishing the country’s first national marine...

With World Class Physicians & Facilities, Colombia Continues to Lead as a Destination for Medical Tourism in Latin America
Colombia continues to solidify its position as one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for medical tourism, a sector that has shown consistent growth. According to data from ProColombia, medical tourism in the country was valued...

Trump tariffs: Tunisia among countries hit with trade letters
US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs against more than a dozen countries on Monday as he increases pressure on America's trade partners to negotiate on deals. In the letters posted on his Truth Social media platform, Mr Trump said he was...

TUI fly suspends Belgium–Tunisia “Flight-Only” sales, sparking outcry from diaspora
TUI fly has halted sales of “flight-only” tickets from Belgium to Tunisia, reportedly at the request of Tunisian authorities. The move has triggered strong criticism from the Vigilance Committee for Democracy in Tunisia (CVDTunisie), which warns...

Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean | International Conference "Paths that Last" in Split
The International Conference entitled "Paths that Last" was held with great success on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Split, Croatia, focusing on strengthening cooperation between cross-border and transnational Interreg Programmes with the aim of...

My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...

NNL Super 8 Playoffs: Wikki Tourists Coach Maikaba Plots Lifeline Win Over Barau FC
Abdul Maikaba, Head Coach of Wikki Tourists, has explained why his team settled for a goalless draw against Doma United in their Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Promotion Playoffs clash on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba —...