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'Rethink or avoid international travel' says WHO, despite vaccinations

EU travellers will be allowed to get a travel certificate if they can prove they had been vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or have proof they've recovered from it. But despite the boost given by Brussels, the WHO is warning people to rethink or avoid international travel.

21/05/2021

Europe News

Europe's tourism sector hopeful after bloc opens to non-EU citizens

This week, EU countries decided to let in travellers from outside the bloc, providing they have been vaccinated.

20/05/2021

Europe News

NATO military chiefs prepare crucial summit

NATO military chiefs have been meeting this week to prepare a crucial summit next month in Brussels that will decide the alliance's budget.

20/05/2021

Destinations

This beautiful tourist region in Afghanistan is about to be bulldozed

Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor is a historically and geographically rich region - but China is about to build a road right through it.

20/05/2021

Nature

COVID-19 has been a ‘double-edged sword’ for conservationists

Reduced income from tourism and environmental rollbacks mean efforts to protect nature have been severely impacted.

20/05/2021

World News

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

From Monday, travellers from most EU countries will be able to visit Portugal, authorities announced on Saturday.

15/05/2021

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First foreign tourists arrive in Greece following reopening

Tourists flew into Athens on Friday as Greece officially kicked off its tourist season.

15/05/2021

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Dubai's best rooftop views

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

From the Burj Al Arab to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai is known for its dizzying architecture and has some of the best rooftop views in the world.

14/05/2021

Travel News

Here is what the UN say every country’s vaccine passport should have

The organisation has released recommendations to ensure a quick return to holiday travel, including how vaccine supplies should be shared with poorer countries.

14/05/2021

Turkey

Turkey's tourism minister faces calls to resign over 'insulting' video

Turkey is currently on a drive to promote foreign tourism. But this is resulting in unfair prioritisation of vaccinations and restrictions which discriminate against Turks.

14/05/2021

Greece

Greece officially launches its tourist season after 72% drop in 2020

With a valid PCR test, performed 72 hours before departure or a rapid self-test, EU, UK, US, Serbian and Israeli residents can visit Greece without quarantine.

14/05/2021

Travel News

Romania sinks its teeth into vaccination programme at Dracula’s castle

Romania has transformed one of its most popular tourist attractions into a vaccination centre. Just remember to bring garlic.

10/05/2021

Residences

Live volcanoes and frozen lakes: Europe's most dangerous hotels

A list of the most immersive hotel experiences for those daring to get up close and personal with Mother Nature.

07/05/2021

Europe News

How one airline is ensuring its pilots & planes are safe to fly again

Bringing dormant planes out of storage and making them airworthy requires a significant amount of work. Pilots need to keep up their air miles in order to be able to fly, too.

03/05/2021

Italy

Italian cruises set sail for the first time in four months

The flagship Costa Smeralda set off from the port of Savona after being landbound since December when the Italian government banned cruises due to the coronavirus crisis.

02/05/2021

Adventures

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail - The Western Balkans' answer to the Alps

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Via Dinarica Mega Trail crosses eight countries and offers activities for all kinds of adventurers: hiking, ski touring, kayaking, white water sports and winter sports. It is also home to amazing views and centuries of cultural heritage.

29/04/2021

Europe News

EU Parliament pushes for free PCR tests ahead of green pass

The European Parliament wants EU countries to ensure free-of-charge testing and exempt green pass-holders from additional travel restrictions.

29/04/2021

Business Series

The hotel industry in Angola keeps growing even during the pandemic

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Professionals from the hospitality and leisure sector in Angola have been working hard and developing the best quality stays and offers during the pandemic. Their goal? Health safety and optimal holidays.

28/04/2021

Spain

Spanish minister receives blood-stained knife amid election threats

Three other left-wing officials have also received threatening letters containing bullets.

28/04/2021

Culture Series

What does Chernobyl look like now?

We bring you exclusive photos of what the Chernobyl exclusion zone looks like 35 years on from the nuclear disaster.

26/04/2021