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The refugees and the security of Europe
As if the expansionist urges of the Russian barbarians weren’t enough, we still have to face the terrible threat of the starving North Africans, envious of the brilliance of our lives and determined to sully the purity of our Portuguese blood....

Why the Canary Islands should be your next holiday destination for winter sun
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK Foreign Office warns against travel to these 73 countries
Have you ever thought of checking the FCDO list before travelling? Well it could be a smart move as it turns out ignoring it could void your travel insurance and leave you without consular support in an overseas emergency. The Foreign,...

Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' alert for these 73 countries
Officials from the UK Foreign Office have listed advice on a host of destinations where it says don't go at all or that certain parts are off-limits The UK Foreign Office has released a range of travel warnings, including cautions against "all...

UK passport holders urged to do 10 minute check or risk being denied flight
Annabal Bagdi Senior reporter 15:10, 02 Sep 2025 An urgent alert has been sent out to British passport holders. Certain UK passport holders have been contacted with a vital communication from HM Passport Office. The alert is emphasising to...

Glovo's Morocco drivers protest 'slave-like' working conditions
Couriers argue their six dirham (around $0.66) per four-kilometers delivery pay is inadequate, failing to cover fuel and maintenance. [Getty] Glovo's food delivery couriers lined up at Casablanca's streets this week to launch a two-day strike...

One of the world's most famous ships is coming to Devon
One of the most famous sailing boats in the world is arriving in Plymouth this month – and people are being urged to turn out to welcome her in celebrating one of the most important moments in the history of the sport. Around 1pm on Friday,...

TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...

Foreign Office's full list of forbidden countries Brit tourists must avoid
( Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) The world is a large place, and many of us want to explore as much as we can. But, there's a whole host of countries Brits are advised to avoid, according to the government. There are various factors as to why...

The 11 countries British tourists should avoid due to safety concerns according to the Foreign Office
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a new warning regarding travel to some countries in Africa, including Chad, Niger, and Somalia, due to significant safety concerns. However, areas in a further 43 countries should also be...

I visited every country in the world using only public transport and no planes - this is how much it cost me
A British adventurer has shared the extraordinary story of how he became the first person to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight. Instead of hopping on planes, Graham Hughes, from Liverpool, used buses, trains,...

Foreign Office lists 54 countries to avoid in updated travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory list, warning British tourists to avoid 54 countries due to safety concerns -- and a number of African nations are featured. The list includes 11...

Foreign Office warning on 54 countries UK tourists should avoid
The Foreign Office has unveiled the latest list detailing 54 destinations that Brits are being urged to avoid over safety fears. Among the list are several African countries. UK travellers are strongly advised to completely avoid all travel to 11...

Updated Foreign Office travel advice in list of over 50 countries to avoid
The UK's Foreign Office has issued an update for British travellers. Officials have flagged 54 nations as places to avoid due to serious safety concerns, with a number of African countries making the list. Brits are advised to avoid all travel to...

Foreign Office warning on 54 countries UK tourists must not travel to this year
The Foreign Office has just rolled out an updated list outlining 54 countries that British tourists are advised to avoid visiting this year due to safety concerns. Africa prominently features on this cautionary roster. Specifically, travellers are...

54 of world's most 'dangerous' countries Brits should not travel to
The world's most dangerous countries has been revealed in a list of 54 places not to travel to, according to the Foreign Office (FCDO). And the updated list shows thirty of the countries deemed unsafe for British tourists are in Africa. The...

Foreign Office updates 54 countries UK tourists 'must not travel to'
The Foreign Office has updated its 54 countries UK tourists must not travel to this year. In a 54-strong list, the Foreign Office, or FCDO, has revealed the "world's most dangerous countries" with Africa dominating the list. Out of these 54...

‘Several’ arrested over deaths of ‘at least 70 migrants’ on boat to Canaries plagued by ‘EXECUTIONS and leaps overboard’
MULTIPLE arrests have been made over the deaths of 70 migrants on a hellish boat trip - after reports of executions and people throwing themselves overboard. A mass murder investigation was launched in the Canary Islands after coastguards rescued...

Every country on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list in January 2025
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel to certain places (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget,Google the weather, and check if your passport and travel insurance are in...

Response to Le Monde: towards a balanced understanding of the Moroccan model in the Maghreb
Introduction: for contextualised journalism Economic modernisation and infrastructure: achievements in comparative perspective Human development and social cohesion: transformative initiatives Legal reforms and political balance: a gradualist...