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Europe’s best and worst airports ranked for 2025

Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again.

Travel News

Málaga tells tourists to cover up and behave this summer

The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions.

Afghanistan

Terror to tourism? Hostage-style video invites visitors to Afghanistan

Darkly comic videos made by a tour agency and shared by Taliban-linked accounts on social media are encouraging people to travel to Afghanistan.

Travel News

Thailand delays tourism fee as visitor numbers fall short

The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.

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Silk Road Adventures

Get to know the alpine wonders of Uzbekistan

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent.

Iran

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos

Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West.

Modern Nomads

Kazakh Grand Canyon and sacred caves – explore the raw beauty of Mangystau

In partnership with MDQ

Mangystau is a region known for its industrial strength, vast oil and gas reserves, and strategic position on the Caspian Sea. Yet the region holds far more than its industrial identity suggests.

Economy

How did Spain overtake Japan in GDP per capita?

Spain’s economy is thriving, driven by a global boost in services, mainly tourism, overtaking the sluggish performance of the Japanese economy in the last decade.

North Korea

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.

Travel News

Corfu aims to attract wealthy tourists to avoid over-tourism

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

Travel News

PKP launches night train from Warsaw to Croatian coast

On Saturday, the first PKP train from Warsaw to Rijeka in Croatia completed its journey.

Travel News

Flight chaos in Italy: what happened and how to claim reimbursement

On Saturday evening, 320 flights were cancelled or diverted in north-eastern Italy due to a systems failure at Milan's Linate airport. A passenger told Euronews about his misadventure, while associations remind us that refunds are available.

North Korea

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.

Travel News

Porto cracks down on the sale of alcohol at night

Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.

Destinations

Where to find Türkiye’s most spectacular hidden gems

In partnership with GoTürkiye

While Türkiye is well-known for iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visitors willing to get off the beaten track will find a wealth of lesser-known destinations.

Smart Regions

Is tourism possible without overcrowding popular destinations?

In partnership with the European Commission

How can we continue to travel without overcrowding the most attractive destinations? In this episode of Smart Regions, we travel to Transylvania to discover innovative tourism solutions, such as home dining with locals in rural areas.

Travel News

Pan Am plane lands in Lisbon on luxury flight for aviation nostalgics

Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.

Europe News

Mass tourism across Europe creates jobs but at what cost?

Europe recorded more than 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a hefty increase on the 416 million reported in 2005, according to UN Tourism data.

Turkey

Tourism cooperation between Türkiye and Chile on the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The Chile Tourism Workshop and B2B Event, organized under the leadership of the Ankara Embassy, brought together the natural and cultural riches of Latin America with Turkish tourism professionals.

Europe News

Hundreds gather in Barcelona to protest southern Europe's overtourism

Thousands protested against overtourism in southern Europe on Sunday. In Barcelona, demonstrators fired water pistols and set off smoke grenades.