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No noise pollution, healthy AQI, better work-life balance: Indian techie reveals perks of living in Ireland. ‘I now understand why an Indian does not return after coming abroad’An Indian techie in Ireland, Sanket Salke, shared a video highlighting the country's excellent work-life balance and pristine natural beaut...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
This Spanish city will introduce a tourist tax in October 2026Vigo, Spain, will implement a tourist tax of up to €2 per night starting October 2026 to manage visitor numbers and generate revenue. The p...
Finland may introduce tourist tax for visitors from 2027Finland is set to introduce a tourist tax, empowering municipalities to generate revenue from visitors. This proposed charge, applicable to...
Another European destination to charge visitors with tourist tax this yearBucharest will soon implement a new tourist tax of approximately £1.70 per night, approved by the municipal council. This levy, expected to...
Visiting London? You may need to start paying a tourist taxWith a growing fiscal deficit and limited room to cut public spending or spur growth, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to rais...
A dreamy European vacation right now might actually be a tourist's worst nightmareThousands of travellers across Europe are facing a turbulent start to the summer holiday season as a combination of widespread flight disru...
Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruise passengersGreece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continen...
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
Where is ‘fake Venice’ situated? Why did ‘Venice of China’ fail to attract tourists? Details hereChina which had built its city mimicking the city of Venice in Italy has left its visitors with a lot to desire. The city with its incomple...
Paris, Milan become the new favourite shopping destinations for travellers after London's 'Tourist Tax'After Brexit, the UK discontinued tax-free shopping incentives, leading thousands of tourists to redirect their shopping to Paris, Milan, a...
Tourist tax & visa relaxations: Countries that made travel easy in 2023, and those that didn'tAs the new year approaches, travelers heading to Schengen countries may face increased costs, with various European destinations implementi...
Amsterdam's new tourist tax in 2024 could become 'Europe’s highest'With expectations of over 20 million visitors this year, Amsterdam has grappled with challenges posed by a growing influx of tourists, part...
When will the ETIAS entry charges in Europe be implemented? Understanding the application processThe ETIAS visa waiver program for Europe, which involves travel entry charges, has encountered another postponement. Initially planned for ...
Tourist Tax: You will have to pay extra to enter these citiesWith revenge travel in boom, tourist destinations are crippling with restrictions and closures. Some popular destinations are reeling under...
Rishi Sunak dampens hopes of reversal over axed UK tourist tax breakBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said nearly all of the benefit of a now-abolished tax break for tourists went to a small area of central...
EU court rules Airbnb must provide rental info to tax authoritiesThe ruling comes in response to a challenge from Airbnb to an Italian law from 2017 requiring Airbnb and other short-term rental sites to f...
Airbnb obliged to provide information to tax authorities: EU court adviserAirbnb has in recent years found itself at loggerheads with authorities in several European Union countries, arguing that taxation and othe...
Spain, Slovakia agree to issue 'Gratis Visa' to Indians in view of COVID-19A tour operators' body on Thursday said that embassies of Spain and Slovakia have agreed to issue 'Gratis Visa' to all Indians who were iss...
Get French tourist visas in 48 hours from next yearThe decision to expedite visas was one of the high points of its foreign minister Laurent Fabius' visit to India this week.