Refugees in Greece are seeking asylum again – in Belgium
Athens: Increasing numbers of refugees are leaving Greece where the lack of an integration policy leaves them unable to find...
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Giant tomb uncovered at Etruscan necropolis in Italy
Barbarano Romano: According to an ArtNet News report, a large rock-cut tomb was uncovered in the San Giuliano Rock Necropolis...
UK ban on overseas care workers bringing family comes in force this week
The changes come into force as the government prepares to lay the new rules before Parliament on Thursday Overseas care...
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers luxury train travel from Paris to Italy
A new luxury train route from Paris to Portofino on Italy's Ligurian coast will become a reality this summer courtesy...
Italy visa services now available in Lahore
Rome: Italy has launched its visa service from Lahore with plans to extend the facility to other major cities in...
China’s ceramics, art exhibitions attract domestic, international professionals, tourists
Beijing: Ceramic vases, ceramic kettles, and ceramic figurines… in Jingdezhen, the “Ceramic Capital” located in Jiangxi Province, southern China, ubiquitous...
In search of wildlife on a one-day cruise off the coast of Cornwall, UK
London: It’s called the ‘sunlight zone’ — paradoxically, I feel, because as I look over the boat’s side into the...
Rwanda plan to cost UK £1.8m for each asylum seeker, figures show
London: Rishi Sunak’s flagship plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost taxpayers £1.8m for each of the first...
UK visa changes in 2024: Major tweak in sponsor licenses process from next month to ease hiring. 6 things to know
London: In a major relief to expats in the UK and employers alike, the Home Office recently announced that they...
Greece: Migrant arrivals increase despite deportations, pushbacks
Athens: Greek authorities have noted a “sharp increase” in arrivals on the Greek islands. On 28 February, the Alarm Phone...
Immigrants from Pakistan, other South Asians find a new home -Portugal
Sao Teotonio: In Sao Teotonio, a small country town in southwest Portugal, there are more Indian and Nepalese restaurants than...
Italy: Regional trains return between Tortona and Novi Ligure
Rome: A section of the Terzo Valico dei Giovi/Genoa Junction One Project has been inaugurated, enabling the return of regional...
Minimum bank statement for Portugal Schengen visa for Pakistanis
Celina Ali Islamabad: A Pakistani national is required to obtain the short term Schengen visa if he/she is planning to...
UK and Frontex agree work to crack down on illegal migration
London: The arrangement is the latest step in the UK’s plan to tackle illegal migration and criminal gangs. This plan...
Greece posts new tourism record in 2023
Athens: Greece posts new tourism record in 2023 for tourism, the country’s central bank has said, despite a prolonged heatwave...
Greece introduces fast-track visa for Turkish tourists to 10 Greek islands
Athens: Greek business owners are optimistic that a surge in Turkish visitors will fill the void left by the decrease...
Albanian parliament approves contested migrant deal with Italy
Tirana: Albania's parliament on Thursday approved a controversial deal signed with Italy to host two holding centres for migrants rescued...
GTL Italy Taught Me about Finding a Shared Humanity
Rome: When people ask me how GTL Italy went, I give them the standard “It was a great time”: I...
Greece sees surge in asylum applications
Athens: Greece has seen a surge in asylum applications, an estimated 10,285, amid an EU-wide increase which saw the country...
Greece top destination at Sweden’s travel awards
Athens: Greece achieved another key distinction in the Nordic market after similar awards the country won in Norway in January....
Over 2.3 bln passenger trips made in China’s Spring Festival holiday: authorities
Beijing: China will see some 2.311 billion passenger trips during this year's Spring Festival travel rush, transport authorities estimated. About...
Greece has the most pleasant climate in the world
Athens: A kiss from the sun and a warm breeze stroking your cheek in the middle of winter may just...
Chinese people embrace tourism to celebrate Lunar New Year
Beijing: Traditionally, Chinese people stay at home with their families for the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year,...
Greece to Increase ‘Golden Visa’ Amount to $862,000
Athens: Greece has announced new measures to protect locals from a deluge of mainly Chinese nationals purchasing homes and property...
Moving to Italy? Here’s 3 mistakes American expats should avoid
Rome: Some Americans dream of moving to Italy, but it takes more than a plane ticket and spunk. Just ask...
Greece Has The Most Pleasant Climate In The World
A kiss from the sun and a warm breeze stroking your cheek in the middle of winter may just be...
Tourism booms for China’s ice sculpture city Harbin in post-Covid revival
Harbin, in Heilongjiang province, caught Li’s attention when his social media feed filled with reports of an angry crowd shouting...
Italy: This classic destination will get its own airport
Rome: There’s a rule of thumb when visiting Italy: The harder it is to get to a destination, the more...
Italy takes aim at tourists with Airbnb crackdown and loudspeaker bans
Rome: Italy's fight against overtourism now includes stopping tourists from lingering on bridges. According to the United Nations World Tourism...
Best time to visit Italy for dolomite adventures, truffle festivals and coastal escapes
Rome: Italy, the leading light of exotic holidays, has long been a treasured escape for tourists. From the iconic settings...
