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Travelling to the UK? You will need new travel authorisation from today

The UK might be just a short flight or train ride away, but now there's an extra step to your travel plans. European travellers have to apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2025 guide

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