Greece reopens historic mosque for Eid amid thaw with Türkiye
For the first time in more than a century, Greece on Wednesday reopened a historic mosque in the northern city...
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Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe, having established its current borders in 1139 AD. The Portuguese language is the...
Greece: Three girls found dead off Chios after migrant boat ran aground
Greek rescuers say they found 14 migrants on a boat off the island of Chios on Wednesday and recovered the...
EU approves new migration pact
After eight years of tough negotiations with the European Union's 27 member states, the European Parliament has approved a fundamental...
European Parliament passes asylum and migration reforms
Non-governmental organisations (NGO) have criticised the package for undermining human rights. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, chairs as Members of...
From the Dolomites to Sicily: Here are the best foodie spots in untrodden Italy
Whether you delight in savoury treats like arancini or fresh pasta or if sweets are more your thing, Italy’s less-explored...
UK Government grants extensions for airports to install cutting-edge security technology
London: The UK Government will be granting some UK airports more time to install security technology, which could spell an...
Greece Antikythera Island: The Peaceful Paradise at the Edge of the Aegean Sea
Athens: Life on the isolated Greek island of Antikythera, lying at the edge of the Aegean Sea between Crete and...
Here’s how I reclaimed my resilience hiking the Portuguese Camino
Tony Woodall Lisbon: The news spread like a California wildfire—and it was heard worldwide. There was a run on First...
Off season Italy: Florence comes alive in fall
Noo Saro-Wiwa Florence: This is part of Off Season Italy, a collection of guides highlighting the year-round appeal of Italy's...
Nihao! China – China’s Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2024 officially launched in Pakistan
Islamabad : China Cultural Center in Pakistan and Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in...
China expects 17.5 mln rail passenger trips on first day of Qingming Festival holiday
Beijing: China's railways are expected to handle 17.5 million passenger trips, the first day of the three-day Qingming Festival holiday....
March of Greece’s presidential guards goes viral for its unique style
Athens: An old YouTube video featuring Greece's elite guards, the Evzones, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity across social media....
Passenger trains to return to Leixões branch in Portugal
Lisbon: Infrastructure Portugal (IP), national operator Portuguese Trains (CP) and the municipality of Matosinhos have signed an agreement to reintroduce...
Italy introduces digital nomad visa
Rome: Effective April 4, 2024, the Italian government has introduced a digital nomad visa which allows third-country foreign nationals to...
Portugal’s rapid rise to investment hub touted
Lisbon: The Portuguese golden visa programme offers a variety of privileges that benefit foreign investors and their families who plan...
UK says Channel crossings on small boats hit a record this winter
London: Channel arrivals on small boats to the UK hit a record in the first quarter of 2024 with a...
Italy: Aeolian islands are truly off the beaten track
Rome: The archipelago off the coast of Sicily is relatively undiscovered thanks to its lack of transport links - now...
Europe’s highest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Italy
Rome: It’s known as the green heart of Italy because of its forested hills and landlocked location. But the region...
Italy: Nearly 136,000 asylum requests filed in 2023
Rome: The Italian Refugee Council (CIR) said 135,820 requests for international protection had been filed in 2023 in Italy -...
Pakistani couple, four children going to Greece drown in Turkiye sea
Ankara: A Pakistani couple along with their four children drowned in the sea near Turkiye while trying to go to...
Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU’s visa-free Schengen zone
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea...
Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals
Rome: Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italy since its completion in 1504. But in the current era...
Italy to Sell Shares in Banca Monte Dei Paschi for $704 million
Rome: Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance said it will reduce its stake in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena...
Irish Residents In Portugal Up 416% In 10 Years
Lisbon: While the increase in Irish holidaymakers in Portugal has shown impressive growth, the number of those choosing to live...
Italy praises border checks with Slovenia to curb migration rate
Rome: Since 21 October, when border checks were reinstated along the Italian-Slovenian border, Italian police forces have checked some 270,000...
Italy: A town wants to sell its abandoned homes for $1 but the owners won’t let it
Rome: The mayor of a quaint medieval Italian town wants to replicate the one-euro home initiative, inspired by the success...
Greece pushes back 47 migrants into Turkish waters
Athens: Türkiye came to the rescue of 47 irregular migrants pushed back into its territorial waters by the Greek coast...
Minimum bank statement for Portugal Schengen visa from Pakistan
Lisbon: Portugal is one of the great destinations for budget travelers due to its low cost accommodation and cheap food....
Migrant workers exploited, abused in Italy’s prized fine wine vineyards
Piedmont: One of the first words that Sajo* learned in the Langhe, Italy’s northeastern wine country, was “Anduma!”In Piedmontese, the...
