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Want to glamp at the world’s first cosmodrome? That could soon be a reality

Kazakhstan is turning decommissioned space sites into glamping spots, museums and family-friendly tourism hubs.

Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos

Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.

Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.

Torsdag 17. juli 2025

Ranked: These are the best airports in Europe for punctuality and passenger experience

Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again.

Onsdag 16. juli 2025

UK lifts ban on Pakistan's flag carrier after safety standards improve, diplomat says

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.

Visiting Málaga this summer? New tourist rules urge visitors to cover up and keep quiet

The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions.

Tourists evacuated after Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula hit by 9th eruption since 2023

Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution.

Tirsdag 15. juli 2025

Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters

The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.

Air traffic strikes and staffing gaps: Can the EU fix Europe’s summer of travel chaos?

Upcoming strikes in Spain and Italy will add to Europe’s record disruption this summer.

Turin: The ultimate travel guide to the host city of Eurovision 2022

The mountainous Italian city of Turin is great for food, culture and hiking.

Rome–Naples railway line gets earthquake early warning system that stops trains automatically

Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains.

Søndag 13. juli 2025

Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech

Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.

'Crime against pasta': Polish PM joins Iga Świątek in pasta with strawberries controversy

Iga Świątek revealed her favourite dish, pasta with strawberries, after winning her match. The statement sparked differing reactions, while a further post by Polish PM Donald Tusk caused an uproar.

Lørdag 12. juli 2025

‘What can I do with 650kg of watermelon rind?’: Inside the Irish hotel rethinking food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesn’t have to.

Fredag 11. juli 2025

‘Find your pomalo’: Croatia is encouraging travellers to seek out its quieter corners and coves

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.

Wales will introduce a tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK is charging visitors?

The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.

Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability

The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.

Torsdag 10. juli 2025

New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel

The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.

Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for 74 nationalities

Almost all of Europe is included in the policy, with the notable high-income exceptions of Sweden and the UK.

Onsdag 9. juli 2025

How to avoid contributing to overtourism in Mexico City as residents protest against gentrification

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

Virgin Atlantic announces Starlink deal to provide flyers with ultra-fast Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Tirsdag 8. juli 2025

Marseille flights and trains experience second day of disruptions as wildfires blaze in France

Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.

Why you should visit Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo’s summer holiday escape in Italy

Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.

Italy’s Milan Bergamo airport resumes flights with delays after man sucked into aircraft engine

Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays.

Mandag 7. juli 2025

Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires

Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

As governments crack down on Airbnb, here are your refund rights if your booking is cancelled

Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.

Søndag 6. juli 2025

Hidden paintings and radical art: Why Zurich should be your next cultural escape

While Basel shines during art week, Zurich offers travellers a year-round creative scene and cultural discoveries.

Lørdag 5. juli 2025

How to thrive as an LGBTQ+ digital nomad – and where to find welcoming places

How I find my queer community as a digital nomad

Fredag 4. juli 2025

‘Intolerable’: Airlines slam passenger disruption caused by French air traffic controller strikes

Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.

Eurostar allows passengers at St Pancras to board 30 minutes earlier to ease overcrowding

The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.

Torsdag 3. juli 2025

Ryanair is increasing its free cabin bag allowance. Here’s what you’ll be allowed to bring on board

Ryanair has said it will bring in the new free cabin baggage allowance “over the coming weeks”.

Europe’s summer heatwaves: Should you cancel your holiday when extreme weather hits?

Weather and insurance experts on what to expect in Europe this summer and what you can do if your trip is impacted by extreme weather.

Crete wildfires: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island and what are my rights if I cancel a trip?

Wildfires have burned through forest and farmland in Crete’s Ierapetra area on the island’s southern coast.

Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations

Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.

Onsdag 2. juli 2025

Experience Kyoto’s 1,000-year-old festival with parades, night markets and floating shrines

Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.

‘We expect respect’: Bali politicians call for tourists who break the law to be deported

Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.

Tirsdag 1. juli 2025

From Italy’s Dolomites to Norway’s Fjords: Walking routes soar in popularity as Europe swelters

If you’re looking for a fresher escape this summer, here are a few hiking routes to consider.

Sustainable, natural and light-filled: Here’s why these are the world’s most beautiful airports

The award prioritises “intelligent sustainability” in airport design.

Corfu aims to attract wealthy travellers to avoid overtourism amid rising visitor numbers

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

Mandag 30. juni 2025

'Less numerous, less big, less polluting': Cannes to ban big cruise ships and limit passenger visits

The French Riviera hotspot will limit cruise ship access, capping vessel size and daily disembarkations to curb overcrowding and pollution.

Søndag 29. juni 2025

Polish railways PKP launches direct rail link from Warsaw to Croatian coast

On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey.

Flight chaos in Italy: what happened and how to claim reimbursement

On Saturday evening, 320 flights were cancelled or diverted in north-eastern Italy due to a systems failure at Milan's Linate airport. A passenger told Euronews about his misadventure, while associations remind us that refunds are available.

Send a letter to yourself in 2045: The quiet charm of Paris’s time-travelling café

Café Pli is the first of its kind in Europe, inspired by Nuldam Space, a similar concept café in Seoul, South Korea.

Lørdag 28. juni 2025

This Italian coastline has all the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and none of the crowds

Even in the height of summer peak season, Maratea is a dreamy oasis of tranquillity and slow living, devoid of crowds.

Fredag 27. juni 2025

Hundreds of flights cancelled as French air traffic control strike continues

Passengers should expect delays and cancellations at all French airports, the French Civil Aviation Authority has said.

Torsdag 26. juni 2025

Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply

The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year.

Onsdag 25. juni 2025

EU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage: What does this mean for passengers?

Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board.

Porto bans the sale of alcohol for consumption on the street at night to tackle 'botellon' problem

Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.

Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption

Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.

Tirsdag 24. juni 2025

Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that Thailand will boost screening at land borders and block departing tourists.

Are flights to Dubai and Qatar still cancelled? US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruption

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.

Søndag 22. juni 2025

Inside Bali’s Potato Head: I visited a luxury hotel that is redefining zero-waste travel

"Our mission is to make the experience beautiful - it just so happens to be more sustainable,” Potato Head's founder says.

Lørdag 21. juni 2025

Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

Fredag 20. juni 2025

Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block 66,000 ‘rule-breaking’ listings

The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.

Pan Am returns to the skies stopping in Lisbon as part of €52k nostalgia-filled transatlantic tour

Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.

Torsdag 19. juni 2025

Air India disruptions grow after crash sparks delays, cancellations and plane inspections

Air India is grappling with major flight disruptions after a fatal crash triggered intensified safety inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet.

Onsdag 18. juni 2025

'We don't need Bezos': Venice activists prepare to protest against tech billionaire's wedding

The "No Space for Bezos" campaign plans to occupy the city's streets and canals to send the message that the Amazon founder is not welcome in the city, which is already saddled with massive overtourism.

Is it safe to fly to Bali? Flights cancelled and delayed after Indonesian volcano erupts again

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Monday.

Tirsdag 17. juni 2025

How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.

Flight cancelled to the Middle East? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice

Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region.