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Europe's new travel rules for 2025

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- As visitor numbers rise, Europe's most popular destinations are tightening their grip on tourist behaviour. From noisy late-night parties to careless attitudes toward local traditio... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourism earnings pass 2b USD in first 7 months

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- SRI Lanka's tourism earnings crossed the $2 billion revenue mark in the first seven months of 2025, though July saw a slight decline despite strong visitor arrivals. The latest data... Read More


Kazakhstan plans big tourism push by 2029

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Kazakhstan is aiming to expand its tourism sector across agriculture, business, shopping, events, and eco-tourism. However, President Kassym-Jomart Tokaiev has voiced concerns over ... Read More


Air Arabia sees record passenger growth, profit falls

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- UAE budget airline Air Arabia posted a second-quarter net profit of Dh415 million, down 3pc from a year earlier, even as passenger demand hit new highs. Revenue rose 2pc to Dh1.69 b... Read More


Air Canada to cut flights amid strike threat

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Air Canada will start suspending flights on Thursday (August 14) after the union representing its 10,000 flight attendants announced a 72-hour strike set to begin Saturday. In respo... Read More


Nuclear icebreaker sails off for North Pole expedition from the Russian port

, Aug. 14 -- The sixth international Arctic expedition "Icebreaker of Knowledge" set sail from Murmansk on August 13. This expedition has been organized by the Atomic Energy Information Centres networ... Read More


Russia to support Kazakhstan in construction of a nuclear power plant

, Aug. 13 -- The initial work, like engineering surveys to determine the optimal site and prepare design documentation for a high-capacity nuclear power plant (NPP) in the Hambyl district of Almaty Re... Read More


Greece abolishes ATM withdrawal fees for foreign tourists

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Greek Ministry of Finance has introduced a new regulation eliminating cash withdrawal fees at ATMs operated by Greek banks, while also placing a €1.50 cap on fees at third-... Read More


Lufthansa restarts nonstop Munich-Riyadh service

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Lufthansa will resume its nonstop Munich-Riyadh service starting 27 October 2025, coinciding with the launch of the airline's winter schedule 2025/26. The route, last operated in 20... Read More


SpiceJet to add 5 more Boeing 737 ahead of winter rush

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- In preparation for the upcoming winter travel season, SpiceJet will bolster its fleet with five Boeing 737 aircraft by October 2025. The aircraft will be brought in under a damp lea... Read More