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Life's a beach on the banks of the Seine in Paris

Tourists and Parisians on Sunday headed to the beach in the landlocked French capital for the second day of this year's Paris Plages. The event turns the Seine's urban riverbanks into a walkway lined with palm trees and deckchairs.

Culture news

Music festivals in Europe that still have tickets for summer 2022

A round-up of music festivals in Europe that still have tickets available this summer.

Travel News

Monkeypox: Will it stop travel and other questions answered

Europe has recorded over 1,000 monkeypox cases so far. Here’s how it might impact your summer holiday plans.

Destinations

Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje offer castles, culture and cuisine

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If culture is your thing Croatia's Zagorje and Međimurje regions are a one stop shop for wine, history and cuisine.

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This summers must-reads, according to TikTok's book critics

Books to devour this summer at the beach, recommended by TikTok's ‘bookfluencers’

Living

How to have a sustainable summer barbecue this Jubilee weekend

The weather’s hotting up and so are the coals. But will your BBQ pass the green test?

Travel News

Insider travel tips airlines want you to know this summer

Disruptions and cancellations have travellers apprehensive about summer travel. So what are airlines saying about the season ahead?

Living

The 8 best sustainable swimwear brands to invest in

We explore Europe's most innovative swimwear brands creating eco-friendly swimwear.

Travel News

Mallorca: Travellers in for hellish summer thanks to staff shortages

Passengers at Mallorca’s Palma airport have suffered horror delays this month - but with recruitment stalling, things may still get worse.

Destinations

A full list of European countries with no travel restrictions

Unvaccinated or tired of COVID admin? Here’s our guide to the European destinations that have scrapped their entry rules.

Travel News

Long queues and delays expected at most European airports this summer

Long queues for check-in and security are expected to continue over the summer, aviation experts have warned, as increased demand puts pressure on European airports

Travel News

Do you count as vaccinated in these top European holiday destinations?

Minor differences in what counts as vaccinated can lead to major problems when you arrive at the border.

Green News

Italians banned from overusing air con in a bid to save energy

‘Choose peace or air conditioning’ says Italian PM in the latest move away from Russian gas.

Destinations

Russia’s favourite holiday spots could be empty this summer

As a ‘nation of travellers’, it's unlikely that Russian tourism will stop completely, but tourist boards are planning for the worst.

Culture news

Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park

The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30.

Culture news

Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury as youngest ever headliner

The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum.

People

Enjoy these vintage photos of France's end-of-summer tradition

France has a unique tradition to mark the start of a new school year.

The Kitchen

Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo, a Spanish summer classic with a twist

Salmorejo is originally from Cordoba, Andalucia, a city famous for its hot and arid summers. Chef Terradillos’ Salmorejo shares his recipe, a Spanish summer classic with a twist.

Climate

Just how hot has Europe been this summer?

We look at the European countries recording historical soaring summer temperatures.

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Wildfire northwest of Athens burns for 4th day

Hundreds of Greek and Polish firefighters were battling a major wildfire decimating a pine forest for a fourth day Thursday northwest of the Greek capital.