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Haunting memory - tourists flock to ghostly church

The church of Saint George, in the village of Lukova, Czech Republic, features some unearthy sights.

Living

Just opened: foodie hotspots in Paris

Tried and tested: the coolest places to grab a bite in the French capital this season

Adventures

Shymbulak: Year-round adventure paradise for winter sports, hiking and mountain biking

In partnership with Kazakh tourism

Euronews visits Shymbulak, one of the most popular ski resorts in Kazakhstan, not far from Almaty. From December to April it is the winter sports kingdom. In the summer, the mountains turn into a paradise for lovers of hiking and mountain biking, or for exploring the nearby steppes with a buggy.

Adventures

Shymbulak: The most popular ski resort in Kazakhstan and a mountain bikers paradise

In partnership with Kazakh tourism

Just forty minutes from the center of Almaty is the Medeu Alpine sports complex, where you can take the cableway to reach Shymbulak, a natural park and the most popular ski resort of Kazakhstan. In the summer season, the mountains turn into a paradise for lovers of hiking and mountain biking.

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Chile

Easter Island to limit the number of visitors

The island's mayor is worried about the negative effect tourism is having on the local population.

Series

Piti, a rich taste of Azerbaijan

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Piti is a traditional and delicious dish from the town of Sheki, in Azerbaijan. It's a mix of lamb meat, cooked with chick peas, chestnuts and fat. Everything is cooked in a ceramic pot. Lamb meat is the base of many meals, in Azerbaijani cuisine. It can be cooked in a variety of ways and every pro

Italy

Police hunt 'offensive' tourists who frolicked in underpants in Rome

Photos posted on social media of two male tourists frolicking and flashing their crotch near a war memorial in Rome has sparked a man hunt by Italian police seeking their arrest.

Series

The Naftalan bath oil, Azerbaijan's slick beauty treatment

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Naftalan bath oil is rich with Naftene carbohydrates, which produces a painkiller, an anti-inflammatory and also treats musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

Indonesia

Lombok tourism reeling after deadly earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have left nearly 450 dead and devastated Lombok, an Indonesian island popular for its beaches.

Series

The Yashil Bazaar: Baku's hidden treasure

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Visiting and shopping in the Yashil Bazaar is one of the most pleasant ways to discover the hidden treasures of a country such as Azerbaijan

Lithuania

Coming too soon? Calls to delay risqué G-spot poster are rejected

A risqué advertising campaign that compares Vilnius to the female G-spot has stirred controversy ahead of the Pope’s visit next month.

World News

Euroviews. Overtourism: a growing global problem | View

We need to urgently rethink the way tourism is changing cities to uphold the rights of their residents.

Italy

Venice cafe sparks outrage online with €43 bill for coffee and water

A cafe in Venice’s famous St Mark’s Square has sparked outrage online after a picture shared by a disgruntled customer of his €43 bill for two coffees and two bottles of water went viral.

Series

Discover the Shahdag mountain and the Greater Caucasus range

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Shahdag mountain resort in Azerbaijan is renowned for its amazing rocks, high mountain herds and flocks and the traditional way of life of local villagers. It’s the perfect place to explore the Greater Caucasus range.

France

Visitors denied access to Eiffel Tower

World tourist attraction the Eiffel Tower closed again on Thursday due to a dispute between workers and management

Green News

The Millionaire Flatshare

What is a high net worth individual to do if they want a second home abroad, but don’t feel like they can commit to one place?

World

Backstage at one of the world’s largest indoor theme parks

Batman and Superman are about to move into their first official home in the Middle East.

Green News

London hosts the world’s first augmented reality zip line

Even though the location is London, visitors are virtually transported to the top of the world’s longest zip line in Ras al Khaimah, UAE.

Europe News

Airbnb in breach of EU consumer rules

The European Commission has announced that Airbnb's terms and conditions and its pricing policy is breaking EU rules.

Spotlight

Bulgaria, an emerging tourist destination

Sharing borders with Greece, FYR Macedonia and Serbia, Romania and Turkey, Bulgaria has plenty to offer to the visitor.