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Tip: Exciting Trip reports is available at this link and News from the Tourism here.
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The Greek government declares war on “private beach operators” who seek to prevent access to beaches through walls, buildings, fences, vehicles, planters or other obstacles. Fines of 60.000 euros flourish. The Greek government wants
1,9 billion euros loss: In Germany there are hidden fees in excessive exchange rates, high costs for international transactions and expenses abroad by travelers. On behalf of Wise, the economic research company Capital Economics determined that
Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on the issuance of International Certificates for Pleasure Boat Operators was designed to simplify and standardize the cross-border recognition of these certificates. Despite
In March last year, the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) sued CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, which operates the “Ö-Ticket” ticket service, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The subject of the proceedings were clauses in Ö‑Ticket's contractual conditions,
Using public transport is part of everyday life for many commuters, travelers and city residents. In Germany alone, over ten billion people were transported by buses and trains in 2022. To save the lives of passengers
The weather at Easter invites you to get back on your motorcycle after the winter break. Motorcycle trips can be planned again and the motorcycle is also often used as a means of transport in everyday life. Around
Around 50.000 passengers are affected by the 400 canceled flights - rights according to EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 261/2004. EU Regulation 261/2004 provides for compensation payments of €250 or €400 in the event of flight cancellations, depending on the length of the flight route
Planned dream trip for couple after separation fell through. The tour operator charged cancellation fees of 5.800 euros. AK consumer advocates intervened. “A couple had already booked their dream trip months before, but it subsequently took a turn for the worse
Many airlines try to fob off their passengers with vouchers in the event of flight cancellations in order to avoid having to pay out any money. However, this can only happen with the passenger's consent. He had to deal with exactly such a case
Effective March 31, 2024, Bulgaria and Romania are considered members of the Schengen area, but only by air. If you travel by car, train or bus, there will still be official passport controls
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