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Primavera Madrid Day 3: Female talent comes to the forefront

Primavera's maiden voyage to Madrid ended with a finale full of female phenomenons, including St. Vincent, Caroline Polachek and Rosalía. Here's our final verdict.

Culture news

Primavera Madrid Day 2: Kendrick Lamar as assured as ever

After floods called off the first night of Primavera Sound's Madrid weekend, a night of big acts including Depeche Mode, Skrillex and Christine & the Queens gets the ball rolling again.

Culture news

Primavera Madrid Day 1: Weather disasters and Blur's redemption

Festival cancellations, nearly missed trains, and perhaps the best Blur gig to take place in two decades. Here's our take on the first day of Primavera Madrid.

Mobility

In for a bumpy ride: Turbulence is getting worse with climate change

Flights are getting bumpier as the climate changes, scientists have revealed.

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Explore

Samarkand: An oasis of relaxation

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

The facilities of the new Silk Road tourist hub offer a wide range of wellness treatments: from pressure chambers to sand massages.

Turkey

IATA says airline industry is rapidly returning to profitability

Airline industry body, IATA, has significantly upgraded its prediction for profitability in 2023 as passenger numbers almost recover to pre-Covid-19 levels.

Green News

Could other European countries ban short-haul flights?

The introduction of France’s short-haul flight ban has renewed calls for Europe to cut down on journeys that could be made by train.

Explore

Get your taste buds tingling with some Turkish cuisine

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this new episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Istanbul - a city famous for its vibrant dynamism. But it is the food in this ‘gastrocity’ that will be the focus of this episode as we explore its gastronomical offering.

Travel News

Uber users in the UK will soon be able to book flights on app

The latest addition to the Uber app will allow travellers to buy tickets for international and domestic flights in the UK.

Travel News

Diriyah: Why you should visit the birthplace of Saudi Arabia in 2023

A €57 billion ‘giga project’ is transforming Diriyah into a city within Saudi’s capital.

Explore

Discover İstanbul's buzzing cultural centre and historical heritage

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye is going through a difficult period due to the devastating earthquake that hit the southeast of the country. Revenues from the tourism sector will help rebuild the affected regions.

Experiences

Europe’s best steam train trips for a romantic rail adventure

Experience the true romance of slow travel on these historic steam train journeys in Europe.

Travel News

Euroviews. Post-COVID 'revenge travel' has gone big. And the revenge is sweet

After enduring lockdowns that made international travel nearly impossible, many consumers have a newfound zest, leading to a trend that is seeing countless people travelling for longer and more frequently, Chris Lanckbeen writes.

Destinations

Skip the Eiffel Tower: Europe's under-the-radar sites you have to see

Europe's capitals are full of famous tourist attractions - but that doesn't mean you should visit them. Here's where to go instead.

Destinations

Why Gibraltar could be the perfect summer holiday destination in 2023

Mingle with monkeys and lounge on beaches on this Mediterranean peninsula.

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Homeless in Argentina seek refuge in unofficial shelter in Buenos Aire

The Jorge Berry domestic airport is becoming an unofficial homeless shelter iin a reflection of the rising poverty in Argentina, which also has one of the world’s highest inflation rates.

Destinations

Escape to these small Italian islands this Easter

Venture beyond Sicily and Sardinia to discover volcanic mud baths and pastel ports.

Adventures

Racing through history: Discover the wonders of Mleiha

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

In this new episode of Adventures, we go hiking in the mountains and Valley of the Caves, discover ancient marine fossils in the desert, and sweep over the rolling red sand dunes in an off-road buggy.

Destinations

Where is the 'Maldives of Italy'?

This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes.

Explore

Welcome to Cappadocia: Türkiye's hidden gem

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Visitors from all over the world continue to be welcomed to this relatively unknown region, which is bursting with natural beauty and history.