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The world’s most complained-about tourist queues ranked: The Eiffel Tower is No.1, followed by the London Eye – with the Empire State Building line attracting the most moans in the US

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The world’s most complained-about tourist queues ranked: The Eiffel Tower is No.1, followed by the London Eye – with the Empire State Building line attracting the most moans in the US

It’s one of the most striking structures in the world, but the visitor queue leaves a lot of people feeling Eiffel-y annoyed. In fact, the line at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris comes top of a world ranking of most-complained-about queues, with the London Eye second and the Colosseum third. The list, by hawaiianislands.com, … Read more

SFO gets new nonstop flight to Europe’s biggest tourist hotspot

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SFO gets new nonstop flight to Europe’s biggest tourist hotspot

Aerial view of Barcelona downtown with a view of the Salesforce Tower’s twin: Torre Glòries. Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images Bay Area residents will get a new option for nonstop flights to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations next year when United Airlines introduces service between San Francisco International and Barcelona, Spain. The airline … Read more

EU urges COP28’s oil chief to ‘lead’ on fossil fuel phaseout – POLITICO

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EU urges COP28’s oil chief to ‘lead’ on fossil fuel phaseout – POLITICO

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The European Union says it’s time for the oil boss presiding over this year’s global climate talks to step up and push for a fossil fuel phaseout.  Spanish Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera, who represents EU governments in the negotiations, said Sultan al-Jaber, the COP28 president and CEO of the … Read more

EU negotiators strike political deal on AI Act – POLITICO

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EU negotiators strike political deal on AI Act – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Members of the European Parliament, EU member countries represented by the Council, and experts from the European Commission have clinched a political deal on the Artificial Intelligence Act, the EU’s pioneering attempt at regulating the emerging technology. Following over 36 hours of negotiations over three days, representatives of the bloc’s three institutions have … Read more

From bans on wheeling a suitcase to the rule that prohibits sex dolls in public: Six surprising laws in holiday destinations that could land tourists with fines of up to £31,750 if broken

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From bans on wheeling a suitcase to the rule that prohibits sex dolls in public: Six surprising laws in holiday destinations that could land tourists with fines of up to £31,750 if broken

Plastic bags. Bikinis. Sex dolls.  These are three items that could land you in trouble on your next holiday, along with the act of taking a photo and swearing. How? Read this handy guide to six surprising laws in holiday hotspots around the world to find out…  The plastic bag rule Tourists headed to Kenya … Read more

The new sleeper train linking holiday hotspots throughout Europe launching next year

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The new sleeper train linking holiday hotspots throughout Europe launching next year

A NEW train service will link Barcelona directly to another major European city. The route will make it easier to travel between the holiday hotspots without having to board a plane. 3 A new sleeper service will run between Barcelona to ZurichCredit: Getty 3 The service will be operated by NightjetCredit: AFP The service will … Read more

Major airline launches new flights to exciting summer destinations from Scotland

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Major airline launches new flights to exciting summer destinations from Scotland

SCOTS holidaymakers will be able to jet off to even more exciting locations next summer. British Airways has announced brand new routes that will be jetting off to stunning destinations. 4 British Airways has announced the new flightsCredit: Alamy 4 They will be departing Edinburgh Airport next summerCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun Glasgow Airline … Read more