Green News How a battery-powered gig slashed greenhouse gas emissions by 98% The gig broke the world record for the lowest carbon emissions ever produced by a music event. 28/03/2025
Travel News Inside Italy’s crackdown on fake hotel and restaurant reviews Italy’s new rules aim to tackle both mistaken and malicious reviews by requiring proof of a visit and banning incentives for positive comments. 27/03/2025
Green News Pig-rearing pollution is making life ‘unfeasible’ in this Spanish town Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby livestock operations. 26/03/2025
Travel News Ryanair launches €79 annual flight subscription service While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet. 26/03/2025
Travel News This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine. 25/03/2025
Travel News Could a metro system link the whole of Europe in the future? 21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries - with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too. 24/03/2025
Travel News Berlin to Brussels Nightjet cancelled indefinitely from end of March Passengers can still travel between Berlin and Brussels on an overnight train using the European Sleeper. 24/03/2025
Destinations For laid-back luxury and fewer crowds, stay in Hanoi's French Quarter With wide boulevards and a lake, the French Quarter provides a little more breathing space than the Old Quarter. 23/03/2025
Travel News UK’s ETA visa waiver: How to apply and avoid scam sites To obtain the £10 (€12) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels. 19/03/2025
Green News Madagascar’s youth mental health crisis fuelled by climate change Young people in the region report extremely high levels of anxiety, depression, and climate change worry. 19/03/2025
Travel News The world’s five most disappointing tourist attractions are in Europe Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded. 19/03/2025
Travel News Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes. 18/03/2025
Green News How the ‘great whale pee funnel’ moves vital nutrients across oceans “Because of their size, whales are able to do things that no other animal does.” 18/03/2025
Travel News Will the EU's new Entry/Exit System cause queues at borders? The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day. 18/03/2025
Destinations The Leopard’s lavish filming locations that will lure you to Sicily From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard. 17/03/2025
Travel News Mount Fuji hikers will have to pay €24 for all trails this summer Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment. 17/03/2025
Green News Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled. 14/03/2025
Travel News Everything travellers need to know about the EU's ETIAS scheme The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area. 14/03/2025
Travel News Earthquakes in Naples: Is it safe to travel to southern Italy? Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues. 14/03/2025
Travel News Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026. 13/03/2025