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Fright night: Where to celebrate Halloween in Europe

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Albanian PM says fate of Kushner resort to be decided by 'science'

Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.

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Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit: The key takeaways

Figures from across the travel industry joined Euronews in Brussels on 29 September. Here’s the most important things to know.

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Eiffel Tower director announces departure after row over sidelining of female staff

A month ago, the exclusion of female staff during a visit by an ultraconservative Hindu group sparked a strike and forced the monument to close for a day.

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Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO: Baku-Brussels flights on horizon in 2027

Azerbaijan is boosting connectivity with four-weekly flights between Baku and Brussels. But beyond the capital, Azerbaijan Tourism Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid told Euronews that visitors should discover the country’s hidden villages.

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‘Climate change is very much related to travel costs,’ says tourism chief

European Travel Commission CEO Eduardo Santander says rising travel costs, labour shortages and climate change are putting pressure on Europe’s tourism industry.

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Tourism leaders: Central Europe should be marketed as one destination

Hungarian and French tourism leaders say closer cross-border cooperation could create richer experiences for visitors, while better use of data and greater protection of nature are vital to the region’s future.

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Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit 2026 – watch again

The Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit 2026 in Brussels brought together political leaders, policymakers and industry experts to debate the biggest issues shaping the future of travel.

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Travel in 2027: Euronews Travel’s top trends and predictions

From holidays within a holiday to undertourism and longevity retreats, the Euronews Travel team picks out some of the trends and destinations for travel in 2027.

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Revealed: The top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026

While Japan claimed the top spot overall, Albania was named as the fastest improver in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index.

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Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit: Speakers, topics and how to watch

The Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit on 29 September brings together policymakers and industry experts to debate the biggest issues shaping the future of travel.

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Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

Moments

The world’s best spas for 2026 revealed – and Italy leads the way

Italy took centre stage at this year’s World Spa Awards after being named the world’s best spa destination. Italian retreats and other European spas were also crowned at the 2026 gala.

Modern Nomads

Turkistan: Mountains and heritage

In partnership with MDQ

Ranked among Kazakhstan’s top five domestic tourist destinations, the Turkistan region blends nature, history and spirituality, revealing the rich heritage of the country’s southern region.

Destinations

How Albania became one of Europe’s fastest-growing destinations

The number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails.

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Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image

In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK

From Sabancı's Yoko Ono exhibition to İstanbul Modern's Renzo Piano building, Turkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to boost the city's global appeal.

Travel News

Foreign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July

Arrivals rose 2.5% and overnight stays 2% in July 2026, according to provisional ELSTAT data. Foreign visitors made up more than 80% of arrivals and almost 88% of nights.