5 million foreign citizens were residing in Italy at beginning of 2023
Rome: Over five million foreign people from an EU or non-EU country were residing in Italy at the beginning of...
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Portugal extends validity of immigrant documents & visas until June 30, 2025
Lisbon: Portugal has extended the validity of documents and visas for immigrants for one year, until June 30, 2025. In...
Over 400,000 Pending Immigrant Cases in Portugal, AIMA Reveals
Lisbon: The President of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), Luís Goes Pinheiro, vowed that processes will be...
Sunbed wars: Greece tries to rein in beach chaos
Athens: The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on Greece's...
Greece: Warning issued to tourists as ‘high temperatures will be more and more frequent’
Athens: There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees. Tourists and visitors to...
Italy: Capri island lifts ban on tourist arrivals after ordering so due to water crisis
Rome: The Italian island of Capri has reopened its doors to tourists after issues with water supply reported during the...
‘We’re not anti-tourist’: Italy’s picturesque villages struggle to cope with deluge of Insta-visitors
The five villages of the Cinque Terre are determined to ensure the once sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass...
UK’s Manchester airport faces ‘widespread disruption’ after power cut
A "significant" number of flights at the UK's third-busiest airport were being delayed or cancelled Sunday (Jun 23) after a...
I’ve found Portugal’s ultimate train trip — and it just takes one day
Set amid the Douro Valley, the new Comboio Presidencial combines fine dining, great wines, a visit to a port-making quinta...
Italy migrant shipwreck toll rises to 34 as more bodies found
The boat was believed to be sailing from Turkey when it caught fire and sank The bodies of 14 migrants...
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...
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...
