Moldova has become part of the single euro area

The Republic of Moldova has joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as of today, Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced. “Moldova’s integration into SEPA is a historic moment for the national financial system and confirms the country’s European...

Metrojet Engineering Clark named as Gogo dealer

Metrojet Engineering Clark (MEC), a provider of aircraft maintenance and engineering services based in the Philippines, has been appointed as an Authorised Dealer for Gogo, previously known as Satcom Direct (SD) in the region, a global provider of...

We’re less than two months away from the World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament.

We’re less than two months away from the all-important World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament. So far, 22 countries have qualified for the...

EU Activates Biometric Entry/Exit System Across Schengen

Zaventem Airport. Photo source: European Commission The new Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced by the European Union, has been officially in effect since October 12 across Greece and all Schengen Zone countries, replacing passport stamping with...

High school football: Week 8 schedule

WEEK 8 (All games at 7 p.m. unless noted) THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE CITY SECTION Central League Contreras at Bernstein Mendez at Belmont Roybal at Hollywood Western League Fairfax at Venice, 7:30 p.m. SOUTHERN SECTION 605 League Cerritos at Artesia...

Moldova now connected to SEPA: euro payments on the same conditions as in the EU

EU NEIGHBOURS east. As of 6 October 2025, the Republic of Moldova has become an operational part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). SEPA is the European framework that allows euro transfers between payment systems among participating...

Revealed: Full list of travellers exempt from new entry-exit system rules

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 04:20 EDT, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 04:27 EDT, 13 October 2025 The new entry-exit border check system came into force over the weekend across Europe. The digital system began on October 12 for...

Vriitya Aravind's bravery in vain after UAE miss out on T20 World Cup to Nepal

Vriitya Aravind opted out of having an X-ray on his injured hand to ensure he played in the UAE’s winner-takes-all fixture against Nepal. The UAE wicketkeeper was struck on his right hand while batting against Hong Kong in their final group match...

Full list of UK passport holders not affected by major EU rule changes

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:06, 13 Oct 2025 Some people are not affected by the new system(Image: Maksims Grigorjevs via Getty Images) UK travellers venturing across the EU may encounter a new system. Airports throughout Europe are...

If you fall under these categories you are exempt from the new EU travel rules

This is part of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which came into effect on Sunday, October 12. The new system is designed to "improve border security within the EU and its neighbouring countries" as well as "reduce illegal migration in the...

Everything you need to know as new EU Entry/Exit system bombshell starts today

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on Sunday, 12 October. This fresh system, which will impact millions of individuals globally, will be in operation across 25 EU nations and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate...

Eurovision 2026: Austria's Hosting Dilemma Ignites Firestorm Over Israel's Participation

Vienna, Austria – October 12, 2025 – As the glittering lights of Vienna's Prater amusement park flicker against the autumn sky, the Austrian capital braces for what was meant to be a triumphant homecoming: hosting the 70th Eurovision Song Contest...

Highlights and {{goal/goals}} of Croatia 3-0 Gibraltar in2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match

Game summary This is a summary of the match in which Croatia beat Gibraltar three goals to zero, in a game that was expected to be one-sided from the outset and played out that way throughout, although the final score should have been much more...

New EU Entry/Exit system now enforced as thousands stranded in airports

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) has been launched this morning. This new travel system, which will impact millions of travellers globally, will be operational in 25 EU countries and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate the...

On TV: Sunday, Oct. 12

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Full list of people not affected by new Spain and France travel rules

UK travellers heading across the EU may be subject to a new system starting today. Airports throughout Europe are implementing the new Entry and Exit System (EES) digital scheme from today (October 12). This means that most non-EU citizens will...

Full list of UK travellers not affected by new EU border rules

Not all travellers will be required to use the new EES system(Image: Getty Images) Travellers from the UK going across the EU may face a new system from today. Airports across the continent will launch the new entry and exity system (EES) digital...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know

Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

Everyone in Wales who won't have to follow new EU travel rules

Not all travellers will need to use EES(Image: Getty Images) People from Wales and other parts of the UK heading to EU countries may encounter a new system starting today. Airports throughout Europe are initiating the new Entry and Exit System...

France, Spain and other countries taking Scots' fingerprints from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected from...