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...
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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...
Where to eat, stay, and play on Kastellorizo, Greece’s perfect tiny island
Athens: Greece has hundreds of islands, but few are as small or as perfectly formed as Kastellorizo. Ironically, the island...
Italy tops new European ranking for tourism reputation
Rome: Italy is top of a new ranking for overall reputation as a European tourist destination but it needs to...
The Irish are choosing Greece for their holidays
Athens: The interest of Irish tourists in visiting areas with sun, sea, culture, good food and entertainment was established during...
Record numbers expected as travel rush begins
Beijing: This year, a staggering 9 billion passenger trips are expected to take place, establishing a new record. About 480...
Italy: Visa-free policy well received by tourists
Rome: With a visa-free policy now in place for visitors from some countries, niche tourist spots in China can unlock...
US pledges over $320,000 to Balochistan’s Mehrgarh Museum
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a bid to secure cultural artefacts for the future, US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome Tuesday...
UK government accused of frightening immigrants into leaving the country
London: EU citizens in the UK are "expected to beg, bend their knee and show remorse for not knowing" about...
Bank of Greece: Tourist receipts soar in 2023
Athens: Greece saw a surge in tourist arrivals, reaching 32 million visitors from January to November 2023, according to data...
Italy: MPs should reject “unworkable, harmful and unlawful” migration deal with Albania
Rome: Italy’s lawmakers must reject an agreement to detain people rescued at sea by Italian ships in Albania, Amnesty International...
Italy: How to love Italy sweet life—‘dolce vita’
Rome: To hold Dolce Vita—the new silk-swathed hardcover released by luxury publisher Assouline—in my hands feels as though I am...
Pakistan, Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation in immigration, tourism
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia on Thursday agreed to enhance mutual cooperation and coordination on the matters related to...
What is the UK’s ‘Safety of Rwanda’ bill and why are MPs fighting over it?
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has succeeded in pushing his asylum and immigration bill through the House of Commons...
A two-wheeled culinary adventure through Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Rome: Hands clasped firmly behind his back, with the beady vigilance of a parade-ground sergeant major, Alessandro Ferrarini strides among...
UK’s Sunak battles to push through Rwanda migrant law
London: UK leader Rishi Sunak battled Tuesday to quell growing dissent over his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda,...
Italy, Singapore and Spain Rank among the world’s strongest passports
Rome: The privilege of holding on a U.S. passport falls short when compared to travelers from Italy, Japan, Singapore, France,...
Spoon sweets: A historic gesture of Greek hospitality
Athens: The delicious age-old tradition in Greece of offering “Spoon Sweets” to visitors goes way back to the fourteenth century...
EU ranks Europe’s most livable cities – The winner isn’t in the EU
Brussels: Do you live in a European city? Ever wondered if the grass is greener somewhere else? We live in...
After spending 25 days in Italy, here are 10 things I recommend to every tourist who visits
Timothy Moore Rome: In September, my husband and I kissed our pups goodbye, boarded a plane, and spent an unforgettable...
