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Macedonian Postcards: Memorial House of Mother Teresa

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we visit a museum that pays tribute to Skopje's most famous daughter

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Skopje remembers Mother Teresa

Turkey

Russian tourism hit by ban on Turkey holidays

The tourism industry in Russia say losses from the ban on holidays to Turkey could be worse than those suffered as a result of losing Egpyt as a

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Postcards from Lyon: The picturesque Ile Barbe

This week in Postcards from Lyon we visit one of the French city's popular getaway spots

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Ile Barbe: One of Lyon's best kept secrets

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Macedonian Postcards: Vodno Mountain, Skopje

This week in Macedonian Postcards we're back in Skopje to check out the best place for a view over the city

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An amazing view over Skopje

Egypt

All eyes on King Tut's tomb in search for ancient Egypt's lost Queen Nefertiti

Speculation is mounting that Tutankhamun’s tomb could lead the way to the last resting place of the lost Queen Nefertiti, in what would be the most

Italy

Tour operator threatens to jump from Colosseum in Rome

He came down in the end but there were worrying scenes at Rome’s Colosseum on Friday when a man threatened to jump from a ledge of the ancient

Sport

Penn State begin historic baseball tour in Cuba

To help mark the thaw in relations between Cuba and the United States the Pennsylvania State University baseball team embarked on a four-game

Tunisia

Tunisia tourists, presidential guards... safety of nation threatened

Immediately after the deadly bombing of his presidential guard in the heart of the capital on Tuesday (Nov. 24th), Tunisian President Beji Caid

Economy

Thomas Cook reports first profit in five years despite security fears

Thomas Cook has reported its first return to profit in five years, saying it’s positive about the outlook for next year, despite security fears. The

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Postcards from Lyon: A changing skyline

Our new series of Postcards comes to you from Lyon, France's second largest metropolitan centre

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Bird's-eye views: it's worth the climb in Lyon!

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Coastline of discovery

In this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. Our

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Traveller's diary: Oman and the sea

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Macedonian Postcards: Sirok Sokak Street, Bitola

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the southern city of Bitola

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Bitola: from macchiatos to mosaics

Economy

Lyon cancels 'Fête des Lumières' lights festival over security fears

This year’s Lights Festival in the French city of Lyon has been cancelled for security reasons following the Paris attacks. Describing the decision

France

France's State of Emergency - What will it mean for the French?

France has not seen such a nationwide deployment of security forces in living memory. And it is certainly only the beginning. Two days after the