Bulgaria, Romania Hail Schengen Zone Entry, Eye Full Accession
Sofia/Bucharest-- Romania and Bulgaria have formally joined -- at least partially -- Europe’s visa-free Schengen travel zone as of March...
Tourism
TAP Air Portugal Offering 25% Off Stopover Side Quests
Passengers flying via Lisbon and Porto can save on flights to a second domestic destination, including Faro, Madiera, and the...
Croatia, Italy & Slovenia Agree to Maintain Internal Schengen Border Controls
Interior ministers of Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia have decided to maintain border controls.The minister said that internal border controls are...
Greece denies allegations of forcefully returning migrants with violence
Greece denied accusations of forced returns of migrants made by the BBC at a press briefing on Monday. BBC alleged...
Greece gains favor among global wealthy, says migration report
Approximately 1,100 millionaire foreigners relocated to Greece last year, with another 1,200 expected to do so this year, according to...
Old industrial town becomes tourist magnet
Chongqing— Once a bustling industrial town, the Dawo residential community has endured the impact of environmental degradation and factory closures...
Greece warned to make urgent change if it wants to keep tourists
Athens: Greece has been warned it needs to make major changes if it wants to remain a popular tourism destination....
Portugal: Government presents new plan for migration
Lisbon: The Portuguese government presented on 3 June its action plan for international migration, built around regulated immigration, foreign talent...
Acropolis closed during hottest hours in Greece’s earliest heatwave on record
Athens: The Acropolis, Greece’s most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as...
Rwanda accuses UN agency of ‘lying’ in court over UK deportation plan
London: Rwanda on June 12 accused the UN refugee agency of “lying” after the body alleged in court that asylum...
Battle in courts between Italy and migrant rescue charities
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's battle with migrant rescue charities is increasingly ending up in court, with judges often...
Why you should visit Italy’s secret city
Larry Olmsted Milan: “Move over Milan, A Guide To Turin, Italy’s Most Elegant City,” was a Vogue headline less than...
eVisa rollout begins with immigration documents replaced by 2025
London: The next stage in the government’s plan to modernise the border and introduce a digital immigration system is under...
Six UK airports temporarily reintroduce 100ml liquid limit
London: Six regional airports in the UK will temporarily reintroduce restrictions on carrying liquids over 100ml, the Department for Transport...
Portugal targets 500,000 Chinese tourists annually by 2026
Lisbon: Portugal aims to welcome 500,000 Chinese tourists annually by 2026, with a target of 1 million overnight stays. Carlos...
EU tourism nights increase at the beginning of 2024
Brussels: In the first quarter of 2024, there were 452.6 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations across the EU, marking...
Italy’s migrant centre in Albania to open up in August, PM Meloni says
Shengjin: Italy's contested migrant reception centre being built in Albania will be operational from August, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said...
What are the problems with the UK visa system for care work?
London: Dozens of foreign workers in social care in the UK say they have faced financial exploitation, paying thousands of...
British tourists to face a hefty fine in Greece
Athens: British tourists have been warned that they face a hefty fine if they break a strict beach law while...
The world’s longest circular walking route is launching in Portugal
Josette Punter-Thomas Lisbon: There's a good reason so many travellers flock to Portugal: it’s drenched in sun, packed with culture...
Greece denies report on migrant resettlement deal with the US
Athens: Greece has denied a report that it had reached a migrant resettlement deal with the United States. CBS News...
Italy bracing for a record wave of tourists, but is having trouble handling them
Bob Pisani Bellagio: When boat drivers start complaining about the tourists overrunning this famous lakeside resort, where Taylor Swift and...
Governments of Pakistan, UK Signs Letter of Intent to combat illegal migration
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi and Home Secretary of UK, James Cleverly on Friday witnessed signing of...
Portugal to enter talks with Vinci over Lisbon’s €9bn airport
Lisbon: Portugal will start negotiating with France’s Vinci about building and running Lisbon’s €9bn international airport in the next few...
Visits by non-residents to Bulgaria up 1.1% in April 2024
Sofia: In April 2024, the number of visits by non-residents to Bulgaria was 1.1 per cent higher than in April...
This tiny Greek island has the clearest water in the world
Athens: More than 32 million people traveled to Greece in 2023, making it one of the most visited countries in...
Italy: The beautiful seaside city named the best place in Europe to visit this year
Rome: This beautiful city is said to be one of the best places to visit in Europe this summer as...
Greece among top five most expensive European Airbnb markets this summer
Athens: With record-breaking growth rates averaging 19% this summer for short-term rentals in Europe, Greece is currently below the European...
More than 10,000 migrants arrive in UK by crossing Channel in small boats this year
London: More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats in 2024. It...
Good news for travellers: Direct flights from Pakistan to UK to resume soon
Celina Ali Islamabad: A four-member security assessment team from the UK Department for Transport (UK-DfT) has expressed satisfaction with the...
