5 h. ago Foreign Office warns Brits there ‘may be travel disruption’ to these two European countries

Millions of people were left without mobile phone coverage and internet and there was huge disruption on the roads and public transport after a huge power cut

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7 h. ago Foreign Office warning for holidaymakers to Spain and Portugal after power outage

The extensive blackouts in Spain and Portugal impacted more than 50 million people on Monday, April 28.

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29 h. ago Foreign Office issues travel warning for Spain and Portugal after huge power outage

The widespread blackout has caused major disruptions in both countries

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34 h. ago Foreign Office releases 'do not travel' red list of world's 25 most dangerous countries

Countries that were once hotspots for tourists have become too risky to visit, according to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which has warned Brits against travelling to 25 nations

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34 h. ago Foreign Office warns tourists to European country of 6 'must

The government department has said these things are not optional when driving in Luxembourg

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40 h. ago Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss

Investing in space vital for sustaining quality of life amid ‘volatile geopolitical’ landscape, says Josef AschbacherDonald Trump’s return to the White House has prompted a shift away from ties with America by European political leaders and a rapid increase in defence spending as the continent’s security reaches a “turning point”. The ripples from Europe’s newfound desire for self-reliance could go even further: as far as space.Europe’s drive for more autonomy means it must also increase its invesment in space technology, according to Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency (Esa), the intergovernmental body tasked with overseeing the space exploration ambitions of European countries including much of the EU and the UK. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago ‘It makes me want to scream’: Nobel peace prize winner horrified by planned exits from landmine treaty

Plans by five Nato countries to pull out of life-saving agreement are ‘stupid’, says Nobel laureate Jody WilliamsWhen leaders from dozens of countries met in Mozambique a decade ago, their aim was to rid the world of one of its most treacherous weapons. Years after signing a landmark treaty banning the use, production and stockpiling of landmines, they seized on the gathering to set out an ambitious deadline for the completion of their efforts: 2025.Now 2025 is here, a very different precedent looms as five European countries have announced their intentions to be the first to withdraw from the treaty. All are Nato members that border Russia, and cite concerns about the growing threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Foreign Office travel warning for two countries after 25 die in 'terror' incident

The Foreign Office has advised against all travel after the horrific incident unfolded

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5 d. ago Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning after 150 injured in huge earthquake

More than 150 people have been injured

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6 d. ago Foreign Office warns UK tourists of ‘severe travel disruption’ at popular European destination

UK travellers are urged to monitor local news and contact their travel provider for updates

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8 d. ago There is a way to turn Trump’s chaos into an opportunity. Here is what European leaders must do | Paul Taylor

The EU, the world’s biggest single market, can reposition itself and become less reliant on exporting goods to the US and ChinaThis is why America first doesn’t have to mean Europe last.Europeans have had plenty to mope about since Donald Trump entered the White House not quite three months ago. The US president has said that the EU was created to “screw the United States” and slapped punitive tariffs on European goods. He has cast doubt on the US commitment to defend Nato allies. He has cosied up to Vladimir Putin, insulted Volodymyr Zelenskyy and tried to settle Russia’s war in Ukraine on terms that would undermine European security. His vice-president has denigrated European democratic values, and his national security team has spewed venom in a Signal chat at “pathetic” Europe.Finally complete the European capital markets union and banking union to unleash the cross-border investment power of some €3tn in European savingsStrike trade deals with countries and regions around the w...

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9 d. ago I've visited 89 countries and hundreds of cities. My favorite place is an underrated European gem that outshines Paris and London.

I've visited 89 countries and hundreds of cities. My favorite place is an underrated European gem that outshines Paris and London.  Business Insider

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1 week ago Symptoms of yellow fever as Foreign Office warns of increased risk in one country

Yellow fever is a severe illness spread through the bite of an infected mosquito - in severe cases, it can be fatal

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1 week ago Deadly disease spreads in South American hotspot as Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning

The Foreign Office have warned tourists against travelling to large areas of the popular South American country due to rising cases of yellow fever, and it could affect your insurance

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues visa rules warning to tourists travelling to popular destination

The government has shared several things travellers to the country should be aware of

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues Easter warning for significant disruption on popular island

The Foreign Office has issued a warning for those travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend

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1 week ago State Pension payments of over £1,040 each month in these European countries

The UK State Pension is worth up to £230.25 each week during the 2025/26 financial year.

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1 week ago UK Foreign Office issues warning as Tenerife hotel workers strike over Easter

Thousands of hotel staff are set to walk out in the Canary Islands

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues health warning for anyone visiting European holiday spot

There are several key things you need to be aware of

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1 week ago International aid fell in 2024 for first time in five years – and is expected to get worse

Foreign aid spending by 24 countries, including the US, UK and European Union, fell by more than $15bn last year – before the impact of huge cuts by Donald Trump have taken effect. Nick Ferris reports

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