COMMUNITY
?? Big congratulations to our new UN Grandmasters: Madeleine Karlsson from Sweden and Tatiana Ivanova from Russia, who just completed the journey of visiting all 193 UN countries!
?❄️ ?️ 6 of our MTP Grandmasters (Bjorn, Luis, Ben, Annie, Mehraj, and Dr. Van) made it to Bear Island (Bjørnøya) ??, one of the most remote and rarely visited spots in the North Atlantic! Because of the wild weather, rough seas, and strict permits, landings on Bear Island are incredibly rare, so this was a huge and unforgettable achievement for our Grandmasters! ✨
?? Our member, João Paulo Peixoto (aka JPP) from Portugal, became number one in the ranking of MTP locations, with a score of 1400 of 1500! JPP is checking in locations in the U.S with Charles A. Veley, founder of MTP and holder of #3 position in the ranking (in the photo, they're celebrating the conquest with some tapas and wine). Let's keep a close eye on this race!
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MTP UPDATES
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? We just announced our MTP Summit 25 Ethiopia host: from the beautiful country that is welcoming us, Ammeyyu Tigist Tola is a media personality, an advocate for women, content creator and a world explorer herself! The perfect person to guide us through this amazing event!
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WORLD'S NEWS
??+?? China will allow Russian citizens to enter without a visa
Starting September 15, 2025, China will allow Russian citizens to enter without a visa for up to 30 days during a one-year trial period. Since reopening in 2023, China has expanded visa-free access to citizens from 75 countries.
♻️ Singapore introduces recyclable passport
The country releases the world’s first digital “passport” for plastics, using blockchain to track their lifecycle and boost recycling. The system supports national sustainability goals and is set to recycle over 5k tonnes of plastic annually from 2026. It also strengthens Singapore’s position as a global leader in eco-tourism.
? No more paper boarding passes
For sustainability, Ryanair will eliminate printed boarding passes starting November 3, 2025, demanding passengers to use their app for digital boarding only (except travelers departing from Morocco, Turkey, Tirana, and Albania). For passengers whose phones fail or batteries die, and who have already checked in, paper passes can be re‑issued at the airport for free. While those who didn’t do the check-in online will face annoying fees.
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