Sofia Sees 11% Rise in Tourists in First Half of 2025, Driven by Global Interest

Sofia continues to draw an increasing number of visitors globally, thanks to its rich blend of cultural and historical landmarks, natural surroundings, strong transport links, and vibrant urban lifestyle. In the first half of 2025, the Bulgarian...

Countries on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

27 For a smoother travel experience, there are three things you must have top of your mind: is your passport valid and in date? is your travel insurance still valid and covers the places you intend to visit and the activities you plan to partake...

New Caledonia’s politicians hold first bipartisan meeting in years

New Caledonia’s political parties all sitting for early political talks at the Congress in Nouméa 24 February 2025 – PHOTO RRB Photo: RRB New Caledonia's opposing politicians, both pro-independence and pro-France, held a joint meeting for the...

All the countries on the UK’s ‘do not travel’ list for summer 2025

Travelling abroad this summer? As well as all the essentials you definitely need (in-date passport, sun cream, ear plugs if you’re travelling with a snorer), it’s also advised you check the ‘do not travel’ lists, just in case a warning has been...

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

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Notices Issued to Thousands of Guests as Disney Cancels Vacations En Masse

Due to an unfortunate turn of events, Disney has had to scrap travel plans for thousands. Over 100 years after its creation, The Walt Disney Company runs like a well-oiled machine. While it’s faced more than its fair share of ups and downs during...

No deal for New Caledonia, talks to continue later this month

French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, left, and New Caledonia President Alcide Ponga sign loan for €1 billion. 29 March 2025. Photo: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie After four days of continuous talks with New Caledonia's political...

Govt changes travel advice level for holiday destination on Australia’s doorstep

Previously, the government advised Aussie travellers to “Reconsider your need to travel” – or level three – for certain parts of the country, but that has now been downgraded. “We’ve reviewed our advice and now advise exercise a high degree of...

The Best of Chanel’s Fall Beauty Launches

Photo Credit: Chanel Just in time for the festive season, Chanel’s fall beauty launches are some of our favorites yet. Maybe you’re looking to gift someone special an elegant fragrance for the holidays. Or maybe you’re in the market for a new eye...

New Caledonia’s domestic airline cancels all flights for the next three days

Air Caledonie ATR plane Photo: supplied FB New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie announced on Monday that it had cancelled all flights for the next three days. The company said this was due to a mix of "technical" issues and "unfavourable...

Anthem of the Seas arrives for Sydney inaugural season

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas arrived in Sydney for the first time on Friday to operate a 2025-26 season of round cruises until April. The 4,180-passenger ship will offer short getaways and voyages to New Zealand, visiting Milford, Doubtful...

New Zealand beats New Caledonia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time...

New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia in Oceania final

New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time after qualifying in Spain in...

New Zealand Football Team Qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 With 3–0 Win Over New Caledonia in Oceania Final

Mumbai, March 24: New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time after...

New Zealand beats New Caledonia to qualify for World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time after...

Highlights for New Caledonia 3-0 Tahiti in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

EVENT ENDED With goals from Georges Gope-Fenepej (2x) and Lues Waya, the New Caledonia team secures a place in the final of the Oceania Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Art: VAVEL 4:21 AM3 hours ago It was an honor to be with you, dear VAVEL...

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Very few players can say, ahead of their international debut, that they are just two matches away from reaching the FIFA World Cup. That's the scenario A-League Men stalwart Jaushua Sotirio finds himself in after accepting a late-career call-up...

New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over New Caledonia

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Soccer Author of the article: Published Mar 24, 2025 • 2 minute read Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood, right, and Manchester City's Ruben Dias vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between...

Bonjour to business: Aussie buyers join New Caledonia Tourism’s Rendez-Vous Workshop 2025

Hosted by New Caledonia Tourism, the group of 10 wholesalers met 40 local partners for a full day of speed-dating style meetings and a networking lunch at Elysium restaurant along Anse Vata Beach in Noumea followed by a few days of activities. The...

French Minister Valls postpones return to New Caledonia

France's Minister of Overseas Manuel Valls (front L) greets the President of the Government of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga (R) as Senator Georges Naturel (C) looks on during his arrival for a military honours ceremony at the Croix de Lorraine in...