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Foreign visitors boost Greek tourism, domestic travel declines

According to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, 5.58 million arrivals and 24.06 million overnight stays were recorded in tourist lodgings in June 2026.

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'No place like Halkidiki': Travellers give their vote of confidence

There is "nowhere like Halkidiki" say locals and more than a million foreign tourists each year, yet geopolitical shifts in the past five years have changed who visits the area – an on-the-ground report by Euronews.

Europe News

Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for heat risks

Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.

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Greece tourist numbers have risen, but they're spending less

The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But average spending per trip fell 0.6% in the half-year and 6.2% in June.

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Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040

Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.

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Bookings soar for flights to 2027 ‘eclipse of the century’ destination

The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality in Europe and how to plan the ultimate eclipse-chasing trip.

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Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations revealed

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

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Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower.

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One third of global travel spending last year was in Europe

Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what your travel itinerary could look like.

Silk Road Adventures

How evening changes life in Uzbekistan's historic cities

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

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

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Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems.

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Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel

A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

Europe News

Ash from Mount Etna shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak week

Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.

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Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city

Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

Europe News

"Increased caution": why the US is warning against travel to Germany

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

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Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026

In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.