Hungary

Music and dance across Hungary as it hosts European Capital of Culture

Locals and visitors are flocking to thousands of events in Veszprém and around Lake Balaton for the European Capital of Culture [ECC] season.

28/07/2023

Travel News

How are wildfires affecting Greece’s summer travel season?

As thousands are evacuated from the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu, there are concerns over the future of Greece’s future tourist industry as sweltering heat and future wildfires could hinder the viability of Greek tourism.

27/07/2023

Economy

Euroviews. Are Europe's small, family-owned hotels at risk of disappearing?

The continent's local establishments are in a steady state of decline, and the continent's rich cultural diversity in travel and tourism is giving way to chainification, Peter Lochbihler writes.

27/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Catching a taxi in Italy is virtually impossible. Here's why

Taxi drivers' unions have fiercely opposed any move to increase the number of licences necessary to practice the profession.

27/07/2023

Ocean

How is Europe exploring and preserving its underwater heritage?

In partnership with the European Commission

From 3D models to virtual reality headsets and android robots, Ocean takes a deep dive into European projects using technology to forge a stronger connection between the public and our underwater cultural heritage.

25/07/2023

Ocean

How can technology help shine a light on our underwater treasures?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks with Fabio Bruno, the coordinator of the European CREAMARE project, which uses interactive multimedia technologies to bring underwater cultural heritage to life.

25/07/2023

Climate

Greek islanders worry the heat will hit tourism and wreck harvests

On Saturday, Greece faced its hottest July weekend in 50 years.

24/07/2023

World News

Corfu launches evacuation as wildfires rip through Greece

Firefighters struggled through the night to contain 82 wildfires across Greece - 64 of which started on Sunday.

24/07/2023

Romania

Algae turns lake pink in Romania due to increased temperature

Experts say the phenomenon is not harmful to the environment, but that the algae bloom may produce an unpleasant smell.

22/07/2023

This will impact your life

Ride and shine: PortAventura goes solar to power amusement park

Spain's tourism companies are increasingly turning to renewables to power themselves and prove that the sector can also be a force for good.

21/07/2023

Culture news

UK music brought in €7.7bn in tourism - but is the scene healthy?

Music brought in over £6.6bn and 14 million tourists to the UK’s economy last year, a new study has found. The study highlights the country’s continued cultural soft power and raises questions over unintended effects of constraining British artists to domestic tours post-Brexit.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Croatia's tourist numbers - and prices - soar after joining Schengen

Figures released by Croatia's Ministry of Tourism show a 12 per cent increase in visitors compared to 2022.

18/07/2023

Explore

Unearthing history: Şanlıurfa's astonishing archaeological sites

In partnership with GoTürkiye

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Göbeklitepe has changed the way historians and archaeologists think about the cradle of civilisation. And there is so much more to be discovered.

17/07/2023

Culture news

Swiss tourist filmed carving her initials in Rome’s Colosseum

Here we go again...

17/07/2023

World News

Italy braced for record-breaking heatwave with extreme temperatures

Health and medical facilities are being mobilised across the country to care for the most vulnerable people, particularly those suffering from dehydration, and to provide care for the elderly in nursing homes

15/07/2023

Greece

Heat forces Greece's Acropolis to temporarily close

Greek authorities temporarily closed the Acropolis in Athens on Friday as temperatures were expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius and some tourists experienced fainting spells.

14/07/2023

World News

Hungarians ditch holiday plans amid soaring inflation

An Opinio survey commissioned by Euronews revealed that 41% of Hungarians are not planning a holiday this year. Others are finding alternative solutions to avoid rising costs.

14/07/2023

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

07/07/2023

Business Planet

Are short-term rentals the cause of Porto's housing crisis?

In partnership with The European Commission

Residents of Porto say they're being squeezed out of the housing market by short-term rentals, but landlords say they're boosting the local economy

04/07/2023

Destinations

Albania expects 10 million visitors in 2023 as tourist numbers rise

Albanian tourist officials are expecting up to 10 million tourists this year as visitors choose stunning beaches and low costs.

04/07/2023