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European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said the bloc was taking the UK's extension decision "as a definitive one."  Commenting on border checks, the EU official noted that the UK was still expected to provide details on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which is a sensitive political issue. … [Read more...] about UK ‘formally’ rejects extension on stalled post-Brexit talks

Coronavirus: The consequences for tourism Tourism on Greek islands starts again From Monday (May 25), Greece's islands will be accessible again by plane and ferry for domestic tourists. Taverns, bars and cafes are reopening nationwide. Ferries are to sell only 50% of their tickets, and taverns are only allowed to occupy half of their tables. The list of countries from which foreign tourists can enter Greece without a two-week quarantine will be announced at the end of May. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus dampens Germans’ appetite for travel

Restrictions on Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia will be lifted from July 1, because "their epidemiological situation is similar or better than that of the EU," said Johansson. She did not comment on whether US nationals would be allowed into the EU. … [Read more...] about EU calls for reopening of borders from June 15 and gradually resume tourism

The extended squad will arrive in Southampton on July 18 and play a warm-up intra-squad fixture and one against England Lions. The squad will then be trimmed to 14 players who will take on the hosts. The remaining seven players, however, will stay on with the side as reserves. … [Read more...] about Garth, Campher in line to face England as Ireland name squad of 21

204 all out is all England managed after opting to bat first. All that after a 67-run stand between Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. After Stokes was dropped twice in the day. After West Indies occasionally forgot that line and length in England is sometimes all that matters. Glad they had Jason Holder, the world's top-ranked all-rounder who operated in the most boring of areas around the stumps for the most predictable of outcomes. And it was still exhilarating. … [Read more...] about Live cricket score: England vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 3, Southampton