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Travel News

Why this famous Italian ski resort could soon turn tourists away

Following a summer of severe overcrowding, one Italian resort is curbing the number of skiers on the slopes during peak seasons.

09/10/2025

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Polish climber completes historic ski descent of Mount Everest

Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person in history to climb Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen and ski from its summit to Base Camp.

26/09/2025

Health news

Could this new implant change the lives of patients with spinal cord injuries?

Patients with spinal cord injuries often experience dangerous imbalances in blood pressure that can make daily tasks difficult, if not impossible. Many of them say this makes their lives unbearable.

23/09/2025

Experiences

What I learnt on a rail adventure across Europe with my kids

Booking and making a cross-border train trip can be more challenging than opting for a flight, but it has its benefits.

27/04/2025

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

27/04/2025

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Ukrainian veterans train in adaptive skiing to help fellow amputees

Five Ukrainian veteran amputees are participating in a two-week adaptive skiing program in Oregon, aimed at boosting their recovery and empowering them to teach the sport back home in Ukraine.

10/03/2025

Destinations

Hidden Hokuriku: Discover skiing and sake off Japan’s beaten track

From skiing in the mountains to sampling local cuisine, escape the crowds in Japan’s hidden Hokuriku region.

07/03/2025

Destinations

Switzerland is betting big on luxury tourism – and it’s paying off

American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays.

03/03/2025

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Watch: deadly ski resort fire in Turkey captured in first images

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province, claimed 76 lives and left 51 others hospitalised early Tuesday.

21/01/2025

Spain

Around 30 people injured in Spain as chairlift collapse at ski resort

At least 30 people have been injured in a ski lift accident at the Spanish resort of Astún, around the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services in Spain said on Saturday.

18/01/2025

Europe News

Three people killed in an avalanche in Italy's Leopontine Alps

A group of five skiers was hit by the avalanche above the village of Trasquera in the Piedmont region. Two survived and were helicoptered to hospital.

12/01/2025

People

Highs and lows: Behind-the-scenes of working Europe’s ski season

A former season worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at your ski hotel - and it's often bonkers.

05/01/2025

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Volunteers in Norway knit 950 pairs of mittens for ski championships

For the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, volunteers will knit 950 pairs of mittens for the athletes.

02/01/2025

Destinations

Skiing and high-altitude street art? A winter escape in Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana not only sparks art appreciation in skiers - it’s drawing visitors to the Swiss resort year-round.

30/12/2024

Destinations

A tale of two Savoies: Traditional ski resorts vs eco-tourism

A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps.

20/12/2024

Meet The Locals

Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.

09/12/2024

Smart Regions

How low-altitude ski resorts are preparing for the end of the snow

In partnership with the European Commission

As a result of climate change, low- and medium altitude ski resorts are becoming less attractive in winter. With the help of ten pilot areas, BeyondSnow is preparing them for ‘after the snow’.

09/12/2024

Partner content

A winter’s tale in Azerbaijan: From exciting slopes to serene forests

Partner content presented by Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Azerbaijan is the perfect place for an off-the-beaten-track winter adventure.

06/12/2024

Destinations

High peaks, low prices: Georgia might be Europe’s best-kept ski secret

With modern resorts, mounds of snow and legendary hospitality, Georgia is a hidden gem for thrill-seeking skiers.

27/11/2024

Destinations

Go skiing in Azerbaijan this winter: An unexpected off-the-beaten-trac

Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski Mountaineering World Cup.

09/11/2024