EasyJet’s holiday wing is offering “grans go free” places on trips to Europe, after research found half of families had never holidayed abroad with their grandparents.more

A permanent road connection to Sweden, approximately 60-80 km long, running through the northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia, would secure Finland in the event of an escalation of tension in the Baltic Sea and Russia blocking the navigation channels. The Finnish authorities have started to assess the profitability of the project, Yle radio reported.more

Train passengers travelling to and from 90 railway stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will be able to use tap-in and tap-out ticketing from next year.more

The Chinese Ministry of State Security has published a list of 10 reasons why the services may summon a citizen for tea on suspicion of intelligence activities. This is the first time that authorities have formally used the euphemism meaning a summons for questioning or initiation of an investigation.more

Manchester City's Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has invested in another private plane - this time buying a Pilatus PC 12 in a luxury business version.more

The Range Rover SDV8 Autobiography LWB that once belonged to British Queen Elizabeth II has been put up for sale. It can be purchased for £224,850, according to British media.more

In the upcoming summer season, Krakow will have its second air connection to the Italian island of Sardinia. Ryanair will launch flights to Olbia, which already operates to another city there, Cagliari.more

Foreign nationals could have to live in the UK for 10 years before qualifying for social housing in England, under government plans. Ministers are considering introducing the requirement alongside a need for all applicants to show a two-year connection to the local area. They have also announced new powers to ban people from social homes for up to five years for anti-social behaviour.more

Kaiserslautern's footballers defeated Hertha Berlin 3:1 away and advanced to the semi-finals of the German Cup. Tymoteusz Puchacz scored an assist on the first goal for the visitors. The home team, on the other hand, featured Michal Karbownik in the starting line-up.more

A number of food products of animal and plant origin and cut flowers imported into the UK from the European Union must have a health certificate. The new regulations in force yesterday may result in increased costs for consumers and problems with deliveries, although the government assures that there will be no disruptions.more

The initial list of illegal immigrants prepared by the British Home Office who could be sent to Rwanda first includes 5,664 people, the Daily Express revealed today.more

It is now a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate. Unregistered pets can be seized and owners fined and prosecuted, with a police chief urging owners of the illegal animals to comply with officers if their dog is taken because their behaviour may influence a court's decision to have it put down.more

Barcelona's players, thanks to a goal by Brazilian Vitor Roque, defeated Osasuna Pamplona 1:0 at home in an overdue Spanish Premier League match. Robert Lewandowski, who played the entire encounter, has been waiting to score in the league since 10 December.more

The package of 120 changes to regulations proposed by companies and industry organizations is intended to accelerate the development of the severely hampered electromobility sector, reports today "Rzeczpospolita", which has obtained access to the project on this matter.more

Treatments for seven conditions such as sore throats and earaches are now available directly from pharmacists, without the need to visit a doctor. The Pharmacy First scheme will allow most chemists in England to issue some medications to patients without appointments or referrals. NHS England says it will free up about 10 million GP appointments a year.more

A large farmers' protest has been taking place in Brussels in front of the European Parliament this morning. More than 1,000 Belgian tractors entered the city and blocked access roads to the European Parliament, where the EU summit was scheduled for today.more

Checks on goods imported into Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom will be almost completely abolished and European Union regulations will no longer automatically apply in Northern Ireland, according to the agreement presented yesterday, aimed at ending the two-year political crisis in the province.more

I decided to raise the price of visas because it turns out that Polish visas were among the cheapest in the EU, so it is not surprising that those willing in Africa or Asia went to the Polish consulate. It was simply cheaper with us," explained the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski in an interview published on Wyborcza.pl.more

British auction house Bonhams will auction footballer Lionel Messi's first contract with FC Barcelona. The contract of the future world football star was handwritten on a napkin in 2000.more

Britain's opposition Labour Party is investigating the extent to which its leader Keir Starmer's pro-Israel stance has caused it to lose Muslim voters and whether this could cost it its failure to win an independent majority in this year's House of Commons elections, 'The Guardian' daily reported.more

A group of businessmen "close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu" has drawn up a "secret plan" outlining the post-war fate of the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem Post newspaper reported. The editorial believes that the project, which envisages the creation of a Palestinian state over time, is a "trial balloon" released by the Israeli prime minister.more

The European Space Agency said the Luton-based carrier will reduce fuel usage and flight times through its involvement in the Iris programme.more

The European Football Union (UEFA) officially confirmed yesterday that it has given the go-ahead for a friendly football match between Russia and Serbia. The meeting will take place on 21 March at Dynamo Moscow Stadium.more

Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, has set sail on its first voyage. The Colossus set off from Miami, Florida, and set course for the Caribbean. Its 'godfather' was the famous Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi.more

For those who are looking for a cheaper and warmer place to live than the United Kingdom, a special list of countries where it is worth moving has been prepared - Sky News reports on its website.more