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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I took on the iconic 18-hour EU train ride and can sum up the whole experience in one word

A travel piece reflecting on the experience of an 18-hour train ride from Stockholm to Narvik, highlighting unexpected challenges and observations.

Mar 22 • 02:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cheapest country for a summer holiday named — only £33 a night

Agadir in Morocco has been labeled the most affordable destination for a week-long summer holiday, costing only £230 all-inclusive.

Mar 20 • 03:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Lithuanian's Survival Night in Mexico: Planned a Birthday Celebration but Encountered True Horror

A Lithuanian fitness athlete's birthday celebration in Tulum, Mexico, turned into a terrifying experience as she faced unexpected dangers in the jungle after visiting a night club.

Mar 17 • 17:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Three stores of Rammagerðin at Leifstöð closed last night

Three stores operated by Rammagerðin at Leifstöð airport were closed last night.

Mar 14 • 21:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the night trains were discontinued – air traffic to Kiruna is now being expanded

SAS will introduce new flights from Kiruna to Stockholm, making it easier for residents and visitors to travel to and from the region.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

400 thousand for a night? A luxury hotel opened in a historic building in Kyoto

A new luxury hotel has opened in Kyoto, Japan, offering rooms for 400,000 yen per night.

Mar 10 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Brand new sleeper train between two huge cities with £43 bed tickets launching this year

A new sleeper train service from Brussels to Milan with affordable tickets is set to launch, expanding European night travel options.

Mar 9 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'We spent a day skiing in the Alps for same price as visiting London'

A couple from the UK took a day trip to the French Alps for skiing, finding the cost comparable to a typical date night in London.

Mar 9 • 15:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

March 8: Night News

Swedish nationals have returned from Dubai, while Oslo responded to an explosion at the US embassy, and a commentary about Melodifestivalen suggests it lacks originality.

Mar 8 • 04:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Insecurity: Kwara RTEAN urges motorists to avoid night travel

The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Kwara has urged motorists to refrain from night travel due to security concerns.

Mar 7 • 15:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Aivis Ceriņš urgently hospitalized, suspected malaria

Latvian TV personality Aivis Ceriņš has been hospitalized in Rwanda with suspected malaria after experiencing severe symptoms following a night of festivities.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transformer weighing more than 800 tons will pass this Sunday (8) through the Serra das Araras

A large transformer, weighing approximately 647 tons, is set to travel through Serra das Araras on Sunday night, requiring temporary road closures for safety.

Mar 5 • 21:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Brit mum stranded in Dubai forced to pay £333 per night after Iran bombing hell

A British family stranded in Dubai is facing exorbitant hotel costs amidst Iranian attacks on the UAE.

Mar 5 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kethi Uibomägi on the behind-the-scenes of the new season of the caravan show: we were ready for someone to go to a hotel for the night if it got too much

The new season of the beloved travel show "Three Women in a Caravan" will showcase life in a motorhome, with a special emphasis on accommodating a young child.

Mar 5 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FLIGHT ATTENDANT WARNINGS ⟩ Surprising reason why you shouldn't wear black socks on the plane

A flight attendant warns that wearing black socks on planes, particularly during nighttime flights, might lead to problems, emphasizing comfort over color choices in travel attire.

Mar 5 • 08:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Camerawoman Šárka stuck in a hotel at the airport in the Philippines. We don't go out much in the evening, it can be dangerous, she says

Camerawoman Šárka expresses concerns about safety while being stuck at an airport hotel in the Philippines due to various risks associated with going out at night.

Mar 4 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Gradauskienė, unable to return to Lithuania, spoke about a crazy night in Oman: "We attacked like wild eyes"

L. Gradauskienė shared her chaotic night in Oman on Instagram, detailing unsuccessful attempts to leave due to unexpected travel restrictions.

Mar 4 • 07:54 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Wednesday, March 4: This is what happened last night

Various significant global events occurred, including airline disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East, insights into a dangerous dog disease, terrorism charges in Cuba, and the burial of a Mexican drug lord.

Mar 4 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Flight attendant urges all travellers to stop wearing black socks on planes

A flight attendant warns that wearing black socks on flights can be problematic, especially during night flights due to visibility issues.

Mar 4 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Major on Holiday in Dubai Wakes Up to Missile Alerts - Finnair Discusses Evacuation Flights

Finnish Major Ville Mannonen, vacationing in Dubai with his family, awoke to missile alerts and shared his experience of the night.

Mar 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Indrė Kavaliauskaitė who survived the explosion in Dubai revealed what happened in the hotel: "The night was really tense"

Indrė Kavaliauskaitė recounted her tense experience during an explosion at a hotel in Dubai amid escalating tensions due to U.S. military actions against Iran.

Mar 1 • 14:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"We were in the basement all night." Attacks shocked thousands of Czechs in Dubai

Czechs in Dubai are advised to travel only if necessary and to register with the DROZD system due to Iranian drone attacks targeting the UAE in retaliation for recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

Mar 1 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Last Stranded Passengers Arrived in Keflavik Last Night

The final stranded passengers of Icelandair finally reached Keflavik after severe weather caused delays and diversions of flights.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

The ‘first-night effect’: Why it’s hard to sleep when you’re somewhere new

The article explores the challenges of sleeping in new environments, known as the 'first-night effect', attributed to biological and psychological factors.

Feb 26 • 16:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Heavy snow expected for Coquihalla Highway, 40 to 60 cm in forecast

A major snowstorm is expected to hit the Coquihalla Highway, with Environment Canada warning of up to 60 cm of snow from Wednesday night through Friday.

Feb 25 • 19:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich Airport: Locked in the Airplane - How Passengers Experienced the Night

Passengers at Munich Airport spent a chaotic night locked in six planes due to a last-minute cancellation of flights to the UAE.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

The 'first-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new

The article explores the reasons behind difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar environments, highlighting both biological and psychological factors.

Feb 23 • 22:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night on the Plane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in a plane at Munich airport due to the unavailability of bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I went on wild night out in Vegas - there was one thing I wasn't prepared for'

A writer recounts their surprising experiences during a wild night out in Las Vegas, focusing on unexpected moments beyond the typical nightlife.

Feb 23 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night in the Airplane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in an airplane at Munich airport due to a lack of available bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Five hundred passengers spent the night in planes at Munich airport

Five hundred passengers experienced an unexpected overnight stay in planes at Munich Airport due to loading issues with their flight.

Feb 23 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Snow in Munich: 500 passengers spend the whole night stuck in planes

Approximately 500 passengers were stranded overnight in planes at Munich Airport due to canceled flights from heavy snowfalls.

Feb 22 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Family holiday park £28 a night during school holidays has heated pool and play area

A Yorkshire holiday park is offering affordable stays during the February half-term, featuring a heated pool and various family-friendly amenities.

Feb 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning to holidaymakers: Bad weather expected for the weekend

A severe weather warning has been issued for Finland, indicating dangerous driving conditions due to snowfall and reduced visibility starting Friday night.

Feb 20 • 03:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Lovely' beach-side UK holiday park now as little as £27 a night in sale

A UK holiday park is offering discounts for stays, making accommodations as low as £27 a night.

Feb 15 • 14:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The snow storm expected on Friday night into Saturday may become the strongest this winter

Latvia is bracing for a significant snowstorm starting Friday morning, with up to 25 cm of snow expected in many areas and strong winds causing potential travel disruptions.

Feb 12 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT writer disappears after receiving job offer in RS

21-year-old Maria Eduarda Pereira Soares has gone missing after leaving home late Saturday night to travel to Porto Alegre without informing her family.

Feb 10 • 21:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fjarðarheiði closed since last night

Fjarðarheiði, a mountain pass in Iceland, has been closed since last night due to unspecified conditions.

Feb 10 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

European city with hotel rooms so small it's 'like living in a parking spot'

Research indicates that Venice has the most expensive hotel rooms globally, measuring only 12 square meters and costing around £142.75 per night.

Feb 9 • 09:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Komotini: Tragic outcome – The driver of a car who attempted to cross a 'swollen' Irish crossing was found dead

The body of a driver was discovered late Thursday night after attempting to cross a flooded Irish crossing in Komotini, despite police warnings against travel in the area.

Feb 6 • 07:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Säverman: The Art of Sleeping on Night Trains

Säverman humorously explores the challenges of trying to sleep on a night train, highlighting his own experiences and the soothing sound of the train's movement.

Feb 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Travel Kerala at Low Cost, Free Flight, Accommodation, and Food!

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is launching an amazing air tour package to explore the beautiful landscapes of Kerala from Lucknow, offering a 6-night and 7-day trip including visits to Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, and Thiruvananthapuram from March 22 to March 28, 2026.

Feb 4 • 05:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Tyrol Travel Book: Light in the Dark

The article discusses Norbert Span's passionate observation of the night sky over the Tyrolean mountains as highlighted in his book 'Stars over Tyrol', which showcases the stunning natural spectacle of a dark night sky revealing the universe.

Jan 16 • 09:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Tips for Traveling by Night Train: Sleeping on Vacation

The growing interest in night train travel across Europe is leading to fully booked trains, especially during holiday periods, highlighting the need for early ticket purchases as the current service struggles to meet demand.

Jan 15 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK's 'best cheap hotel' has rooms from £62 a night in centre of iconic UK city

A hotel in Liverpool offers budget accommodation starting at £62 per night in a prime location, challenging the notion that cheap stays compromise on comfort.

Jan 15 • 05:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Severe Weather Warning: Train Cancellations and School Closures in North and East Germany

Germany is facing a turbulent weather situation with storm low 'Elli' expected to bring heavy snowfall and possible snow drifts starting Thursday night, impacting particularly East Germany, the Harz region, and the area between Bremen and Hamburg.

Jan 8 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Night of Kings in Jeddah

Barcelona and Athletic travel to Saudi Arabia to compete in the first semifinal of the Supercopa de España, marking a change in the tournament's format and schedule.

Jan 5 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I found how to do a Traitors-inspired getaway to Edinburgh for under £100 a night

The article details an affordable getaway to Edinburgh inspired by the BBC series The Traitors, highlighting a history-filled trip and budget hotel options.

Jan 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Some biscuits, no electricity or wifi: a sleepless night without champagne on the Eurostar before New Year's Eve

Passengers on the Eurostar experienced a challenging night before New Year's Eve, stranded for nearly 12 hours due to technical issues, with only biscuits to snack on and no access to electricity or wifi.

Dec 31 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Molly-Mae Hague admits 'never again' as she books long-haul flight with Bambi

Molly-Mae Hague shared her experience of taking a long-haul night flight to the Maldives with her partner Tommy Fury and their toddler Bambi, expressing her determination to avoid such flights in the future.

Dec 29 • 19:09 UTC

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