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34216 STORIES · UPDATED 111D AGO

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS116d ago

Cambodia boosts tourism with visa-free travel for Chinese visitors

Cambodia is promoting a pilot visa exemption policy for Chinese visitors to boost tourism.
Tourism Minister Huot Hak held talks with Shanghai travel operators from July 15-17, 2026.
The minister urged travel companies to create new itineraries and launch joint marketing campaigns.
China was Cambodia's largest source of international arrivals before the pandemic.
International tourist arrivals to Cambodia fell nearly 46% to 1.3 million in early 2026.

Read the full article on Khmer Times — major national English-language daily

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 116d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY117d ago

PM calls urgent meeting with Interior, Police, and Commerce ministries to expedite local exam fraud, foreign nominee, and Phuket land encroachment cases before China visit

PM Anutin called an urgent meeting with Interior, Police, and Commerce ministries on July 16, 2026.
The meeting aims to expedite cases on local exam fraud, foreign nominees, and Phuket land encroachment.
The PM will make an official visit to China from July 16 to 20, 2026.
Cases involve corruption in local government exams, land encroachment by influential groups, and using Thai nominees for foreign businesses.

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Read the full article on Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster (in Thai)

Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster · 117d ago · translated from Thai

VISAS & STAYS117d ago

Thailand’s New 30-Day Visa Framework Is Creating an Airport-First Tourism Funnel as the Closed Cambodia Land Border Breaks Overland Mekong Temple Circuits and Raises Costs for Regional Tour Operators

Thailand's new visa framework grants 30-day visa-free entry to 59 countries, including India and all 27 EU states.
The Thailand-Cambodia land border remains suspended, preventing overland travel between Bangkok and Cambodia.
Tour operators must now rebuild Thailand-Cambodia packages around flights, increasing costs and logistical complexity.
The visa changes create an airport-first tourism funnel, favoring airlines and central Bangkok over border transport and provincial businesses.
The new rules take effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette, with existing entry conditions remaining until then.

Read the full article on Travel And Tour World

Travel And Tour World · 117d ago

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS116d ago

Administrative Agreement between Spain and the United Kingdom, regarding Gibraltar, on the manner in which Schengen border inspections and border surveillance will be carried out, done in Madrid on June 25, 2026.

Spain will conduct Schengen border inspections at Gibraltar's port and airport.
First-line inspections use Schengen immigration booths or automatic gates as per Annex A.
Second-line inspection area is a shared workspace designed per Annex A.
Automatic gates are for EU registered travelers and those over minimum age; others use staffed booths.
Spanish officers in uniform may be present outside second-line inspection area.

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Read the full article on BOE — Boletín Oficial del Estado (official gazette) (in Spanish)

BOE — Boletín Oficial del Estado (official gazette) · 116d ago · translated from Spanish

SAFETY118d ago

Phnom Penh police bust major cyber-scam network, seize 2,000 devices

Phnom Penh police arrested three suspects and seized nearly 2,000 devices in a cyber-fraud crackdown.
Raids targeted 61 locations, identifying two major scam hubs in Sen Sok District.
At one hub, police arrested a Chinese national and seized computer hardware.
At a second hub, two Chinese nationals were arrested and 1,740 mobile phones confiscated.
The suspects are believed to have been storing and supplying equipment to online scam networks.

Read the full article on Khmer Times

Khmer Times · 118d ago

VISAS & STAYS116d ago

Visa-Free Entry to Taiwan to End for Cambodian Citizens

Taiwan will end visa-free entry for Cambodian citizens from August 1, 2026.
The decision follows a review under Taiwan's New Southbound Policy conducted on April 21, 2026.
Visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines is extended to July 31, 2027.
The high-end group tourist programme for Southeast Asia is extended until December 31, 2027.
The TAC scheme will still apply to nationals of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos.

Read the full article on Khmer Times — major national English-language daily

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 116d ago

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS115d ago

Construction of São Paulo's largest bridge reaches the decisive 'kiss' stage and enters the final stretch after a R$ 389 million investment

São Paulo's largest bridge, the Engenheiro Gilberto Paim Pamplona, reached the 'kiss' stage where both sides met at the center.
The bridge is located on SP-333, connecting Novo Horizonte and Pongaí over the Tietê River.
The project received an investment of R$ 389 million and is expected to be completed in 2026.
The new bridge will be 2.4 km long with two lanes, and the old bridge will be revitalized for pedestrians.
Environmental measures include water quality monitoring, fish rescue, and bird protection during construction.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 115d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS117d ago

Colombia Shocks Global Aviation Rankings by Surpassing South Africa as Bogotá–Medellín Becomes Latin America’s Busiest Air Route With 3.5 Million Passengers, Sparking a Tourism Revolution and Redefining the Future of Regional Travel Connectivity

Bogotá–Medellín became Latin America’s busiest air route with 3.5 million passengers in 2025.
Colombia surpassed South Africa in airport connectivity rankings, with Cape Town–Johannesburg carrying 3.4 million passengers.
The surge in domestic travel on the Bogotá–Medellín corridor is reshaping tourism and regional connectivity.
Strong airport infrastructure and rising multi-city itineraries are driving Colombia’s aviation growth.

Read the full article on Travel And Tour World

Travel And Tour World · 117d ago

SAFETY117d ago

Cartel video fuels fears of drug violence reaching Mexico City

A video claiming to show Jalisco New Generation Cartel gunmen in Xochimilco, a tourist neighborhood, has sparked fears of drug violence reaching Mexico City.
The masked gunman in the video threatens local criminal groups and promises to 'impose order' in Xochimilco, known as 'the Mexican Venice.'
AFP's digital verification service dismissed the possibility that AI was used to create the video, but its authenticity remains unverified.
Mexico City has been relatively untouched by cartel violence, which has killed or left missing over half a million people nationwide.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel suffered a major blow in February when its leader, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, was killed in a shootout.

Read the full article on Malay Mail

Malay Mail · 117d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS117d ago

Aena to invest €153 million in full renovation of Barcelona Airport's T2 by 2031

Aena will invest €153.4 million to fully renovate Barcelona Airport's T2 terminal.
Renovation works will take place between 2027 and 2031.
Upgrades include expanded pre-security area, new entrance, and improved energy efficiency.
The project will integrate and reopen module A, currently used only for arrivals.
No capacity expansion is planned, and operations will continue without disruption.

Read the full article on Catalan News

Catalan News · 117d ago

SAFETY117d ago

Penang police rescue Cameroonian woman, raid four scam call centres

New Straits Times · 117d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY117d ago

103 suspects caught in an operation against Istanbul-based organized crime groups are at the courthouse

103 suspects were caught in an operation against Istanbul-based organized crime groups.
The suspects were transferred to courthouses in Çağlayan and Bakırköy after health checks.
The operation targeted four organized crime groups involved in crimes like murder and arson.
Raids occurred on July 14 across 12 provinces including Istanbul, Konya, and Adana.
Initially 74 suspects were caught, with 14 more later detained and 15 brought from prison.

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Read the full article on Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency - state news agency) (in Turkish)

Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency - state news agency) · 117d ago · translated from Turkish

FLIGHTS & AIRPORTS116d ago

Singapore Stands With Air Canada, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa And Other Powerful Airlines As Dubai Flights Remain Cancelled Until October 2026 Amid Middle East Conflict, EASA Airspace Warnings And Safety Concerns: What Passengers Ne

Travel And Tour World · 116d ago

GOOD NEWSSAFETY117d ago

Chiang Saen Immigration checkpoint receives 22 Thai suspects from a call center gang returning from Laos.

22 Thai nationals (9 men, 13 women) were returned from Laos on 2026-07-17 for alleged call center scam involvement.
They were arrested in Boten Special Economic Zone, Luang Namtha, Laos, for phone fraud.
Initial screening found no indicators of human trafficking; most claimed they were lured by job ads offering 18,000-25,000 baht/month.
Two individuals were found to be non-Thai nationals who left without proper immigration checks and will face legal action.
Authorities will investigate further for links to online gambling and scam operations.

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Read the full article on Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily (in Thai)

Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily · 117d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS117d ago

Bali’s Airport Upgrading to Handle 32 Million Passengers Annually

Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport aims to handle 32 million passengers annually by 2031.
Current capacity is 25 million, but 2026 traffic is projected at 24.9 million.
Expansion will optimize existing space, not build a new terminal, including rearranged layouts and a new pedestrian bridge.
A water taxi from the airport to Canggu is planned, cutting travel time from 1.5-2 hours to 30 minutes.
New direct routes from airlines like Etihad, Saudia, Sichuan, and T'Way are driving the passenger surge.

Read the full article on Bali Discovery

Bali Discovery · 117d ago

HOUSING & RENTALS117d ago

"Tourists are disturbing the locals." Prague 1 is asking for a legal amendment to allow the regulation of Airbnb

Prague 1 district is requesting a legal amendment to regulate Airbnb.
The district cites disturbances caused by tourists to local residents.
The amendment would allow local authorities to impose restrictions on short-term rentals.

Heads up: the original article is in Czech. This summary is the English version we made for you. Most browsers can also translate the full page when you open it.

Read the full article on iDNES.cz (in Czech)

iDNES.cz · 117d ago · translated from Czech

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS117d ago

Indian Passport, Visa Services in Singapore Continue Despite Delhi High Court Ruling

Passport and visa services in Singapore remain unaffected by the Delhi High Court ruling quashing a government tender.
The High Commission of India confirmed no changes to procedures or suspension of applications in Singapore.
BLS International continues as the authorized service provider in Singapore under a long-term agreement.
Singapore citizens can still use India's e-Visa facility, completing the application process online.
The court ruling has impacted Australia, where VFS Global suspended new passport and visa applications from July 1.

Read the full article on tabla.com.sg

tabla.com.sg · 117d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS117d ago

Tbilisi airport expansion casts shadow over relocation proposal

TAV Georgia will invest $150 million to double Tbilisi airport's annual passenger capacity from 5 million to 10 million by 2028.
The expansion project runs from 2026 to 2028, adding boarding bridges, aircraft stands, check-in counters, and passport control points.
A separate government plan to build a new airport at Vaziani by 2032 with capacity for 20 million passengers raises questions about the logic of the expansion.
Opposition figures criticize the expansion as benefiting the ruling party's network, while the Vaziani project has gone quiet with no tender announced.
TAV Georgia's concession at Tbilisi airport was extended until 2032 in exchange for the expansion investment.

Read the full article on OC Media

OC Media · 117d ago

HOUSING & RENTALS117d ago

The slowest and most expensive Prague. A housing study showed what is troubling the metropolis

Prague housing is among the most expensive in Europe, according to a study.
The article discusses the high cost and slow pace of housing development in Prague.
Digital nomads should be aware of Prague's expensive rental market.
The study highlights challenges for the metropolis, including housing affordability.

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Read the full article on iDNES.cz (in Czech)

iDNES.cz · 117d ago · translated from Czech

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS115d ago

The Bassac River Bridge Nears Spectacular Completion to Transform Phnom Penh Infrastructure

The Bassac River Bridge in Phnom Penh has reached 79% completion as of early July 2026.
The bridge connects Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra, becoming the seventh bridge across the Bassac River.
Foundation and substructure works are 100% complete, while main bridge superstructure is at 84%.
The project broke ground on February 19, 2024, and is executed by Shanghai Construction Group.
Upon completion, it aims to reduce congestion, boost trade, and improve living standards in southern Phnom Penh.

Read the full article on Construction & Property News

Construction & Property News · 115d ago

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Cambodia boosts tourism with visa-free travel for Chinese visitors

PM calls urgent meeting with Interior, Police, and Commerce ministries to expedite local exam fraud, foreign nominee, and Phuket land encroachment cases before China visit

Thailand’s New 30-Day Visa Framework Is Creating an Airport-First Tourism Funnel as the Closed Cambodia Land Border Breaks Overland Mekong Temple Circuits and Raises Costs for Regional Tour Operators

Administrative Agreement between Spain and the United Kingdom, regarding Gibraltar, on the manner in which Schengen border inspections and border surveillance will be carried out, done in Madrid on June 25, 2026.

Phnom Penh police bust major cyber-scam network, seize 2,000 devices

Visa-Free Entry to Taiwan to End for Cambodian Citizens

Construction of São Paulo's largest bridge reaches the decisive 'kiss' stage and enters the final stretch after a R$ 389 million investment

Colombia Shocks Global Aviation Rankings by Surpassing South Africa as Bogotá–Medellín Becomes Latin America’s Busiest Air Route With 3.5 Million Passengers, Sparking a Tourism Revolution and Redefining the Future of Regional Travel Connectivity

Cartel video fuels fears of drug violence reaching Mexico City

Aena to invest €153 million in full renovation of Barcelona Airport's T2 by 2031

Penang police rescue Cameroonian woman, raid four scam call centres

103 suspects caught in an operation against Istanbul-based organized crime groups are at the courthouse

Singapore Stands With Air Canada, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa And Other Powerful Airlines As Dubai Flights Remain Cancelled Until October 2026 Amid Middle East Conflict, EASA Airspace Warnings And Safety Concerns: What Passengers Ne

Chiang Saen Immigration checkpoint receives 22 Thai suspects from a call center gang returning from Laos.

Bali’s Airport Upgrading to Handle 32 Million Passengers Annually

"Tourists are disturbing the locals." Prague 1 is asking for a legal amendment to allow the regulation of Airbnb

Indian Passport, Visa Services in Singapore Continue Despite Delhi High Court Ruling

Tbilisi airport expansion casts shadow over relocation proposal

The slowest and most expensive Prague. A housing study showed what is troubling the metropolis

The Bassac River Bridge Nears Spectacular Completion to Transform Phnom Penh Infrastructure

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