Katy Dartford

Culture news

Who were the most Googled people of 2022?

As another drama-packed year comes to an end, Google reveals its most searched-for people of 2022 - and they are not all actors...

28/12/2022

Culture news

The Words of the Year that define 2022

This year's choices have struck a darker tone, being dominated by grim world events such as the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis.

26/12/2022

Destinations

Croatia: What to eat, drink and do in 'the land of a thousand islands'

Kitesurfing, sailing and wine: Why Croatia should be your next trip

09/12/2022

Destinations

How to choose travel insurance in 2022

We answer the most frequently asked questions about getting insured to travel and what to look out for when choosing a policy.

13/06/2022

France

France holds a parliamentary election this weekend. How does it work?

This year the legislative elections are on 12 and 19 June. Voters are selecting the 577 MPs who will sit in the National Assembly for a five-year term.

10/06/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for more support from Europe, Ukraine's EU candidacy

Zelenskyy has urged Europe to support Ukraine's membership candidacy to the bloc at the upcoming summit at the end of June and called for more action to stop the Russian aggression.

10/06/2022

Russia

Britons sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine's army

Two British men and one Moroccan were found guilty of mercenary activities and terrorism.

09/06/2022

Ukraine

Fierce street-by-street combat continues in Sievierodonetsk

Luhansk's Governor says Ukrainian troops are holding their positions but some may have to retreat if intense Russian shelling continues.

09/06/2022

France

Eighteen go on trial over alleged European horsemeat scam

The defendants are accused of supplying horsemeat unfit for human consumption across Europe.

08/06/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Row over grain exports intensifies

Ukraine expresses resistance to Turkish efforts to negotiate safe passage for grain stuck in Black Sea ports

08/06/2022

Culture news

'Father and Soldier' shines a light on French colonialism at Cannes

Omar Sy plays a father signing up to fight for France in World War I in order to watch over his son.

19/05/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection

Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

18/05/2022

Serbia

For first time, a majority of Serbs are against joining the EU - poll

The poll revealed 44% of survey participants were against membership, while 35% are in favour.

22/04/2022

World News

Virgin's Branson urges business leaders to act to stop war in Ukraine

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has urged business leaders to unite on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

20/04/2022

Destinations

Discover these iconic European shopfronts without spending any money

Shopfronts can easily go unnoticed as we go about our busy lives, but these colourful stores bring European cities to life.

29/03/2022

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is open to tourists, here's why you should go

Saudi Arabia has very diverse landscapes, topography and culture with plenty to offer outside of the heat of the desert.

09/03/2022

Destinations

Swiss ski resort celebrates 100th anniversary of the slalom

The first-ever timed slalom ski race was organised in Mürren in January 1922.

15/01/2022

Destinations

What happened when I went skiing in record snowfall at Crans Montana

This is what it's like skiing off-piste in the powdery pine forests of Switzerland.

22/12/2021

Destinations

Why Saudi Arabia is an inspiring destination for regenerative tourism

The Red Sea Project is on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast is determined to be 100% sustainable.

16/11/2021

Destinations

Turkey: The perfect destination for white sand beaches and winter sun

There are a host of new attractions on offer in Turkey in the lead up to the country's centennial in 2023.

15/11/2021