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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Danes are being contacted about extra flights from the United Arab Emirates

Many Danes and other European travelers are facing difficulties with their departures due to the war between Israel, the USA, and Iran.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israir will start repatriation flights from 6 European destinations to Taba, Egypt

Israir Airlines has announced that it will commence special repatriation flights from six European locations to Taba, Egypt, to assist stranded customers returning home due to the closure of Israeli airspace amidst US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Mar 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

10 European destinations that are the cheapest to book over Easter holidays

A list of affordable European city break destinations for the Easter holidays has been unveiled.

Mar 1 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

European island with £41 Ryanair flights and incredible 'pink sand' voted world's 'second best beach'

Elafonisi Beach in Crete, Greece, has been voted the world's second-best beach by Tripadvisor, renowned for its pink sand and stunning natural beauty, with affordable flights available.

Feb 27 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

easyJet passengers to see 3 major changes to Europe flights starting next month

easyJet is set to launch three new European flight routes starting in March, expanding travel options for UK passengers.

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: EU Leaders Travel to Kyiv on the Fourth Anniversary of the War

European leaders are visiting Kyiv to show solidarity on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, amid ongoing tensions regarding sanctions.

Feb 24 • 04:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Easter's cheapest holiday destination is 4 hours from UK with 25C and £2 pints

The town of Marmaris, Turkey, has been highlighted as the cheapest European holiday destination for Easter, offering warm weather and low drink prices.

Feb 23 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Euractiv: Visa-free travel at the cost of personal data – The EU grants access to American algorithms to assess European travelers

A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

EU renews arms embargo on Zimbabwe and eases sanctions restrictions

The European Union has extended its arms embargo on Zimbabwe for one more year but has partially eased other sanctions, lifting travel bans and asset freezes on certain individuals and entities.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EUROPEAN PARADISE: A Mediterranean island you haven't thought of – sunshine, tranquility, and surprisingly cheap prices

The article highlights Gozo, a small Mediterranean island ideal for winter getaways, boasting warm temperatures and tranquility during February.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office changes travel advice for Spain and 28 other countries

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Spain and 28 other European countries due to changes in the EU's Entry/Exit System.

Feb 18 • 12:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The first European airline plane landed in Venezuela after the overthrow of Nicolas Maduro

The first European commercial flight to Venezuela occurred following the U.S. overthrow of Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 18 • 06:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hidden gem sunshine island with £1.80 pints, 20C weather and £35 flights

A lesser-known European island offers inexpensive pints, pleasant weather, and affordable flights, making it an attractive destination for travelers.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day – Overview for the Busy

European politicians are feeling fatigued after the Munich Security Conference, while French President Emmanuel Macron and German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger travel to India for an AI summit.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Get free flights for kids to European hotspot this summer from 1 airline

Aegean Airlines is offering free flights for children up to age 11 to a European destination this summer as part of a family promotion.

Feb 16 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Belarusian tourists flow through Tallinn to Finland – visa regime does not stop them

Despite Belarus being an ally of Russia in the war against Ukraine, Belarusians continue to travel to the European Union without hurdles caused by visa requirements.

Feb 14 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorgeous European island is 24C in spring – perfect for a holiday

A beautiful European island with consistent spring temperatures of 24°C is becoming increasingly popular among older British travelers seeking accessible sunshine.

Feb 13 • 15:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Passengers stranded as European airline cancels 800 flights impacting 100,000

Lufthansa has canceled 800 flights due to a strike, affecting around 100,000 passengers.

Feb 13 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man takes eight Ryanair flights in 50 hours and names 'cursed' departure time

YouTuber Scott Manson completed a challenging journey, taking eight Ryanair flights across Europe in just 50 hours, attributing delays to a specific departure time he deemed 'cursed.'

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom dies at 92, an tireless traveler of European memory

Cees Nooteboom, a celebrated Dutch writer and poet, has passed away at the age of 92, leaving a significant impact on European literature.

Feb 11 • 23:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom dies at 92, an indefatigable traveler of European memory

Cees Nooteboom, the esteemed Dutch writer known for his travel literature and poetry, has passed away at 92.

Feb 11 • 19:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

KLM introduces free internet on European flights

KLM has announced that it will provide free internet access on its European flights.

Feb 11 • 07:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Europe travels differently. More often, but for shorter periods

The article discusses changing trends in European travel, highlighting an increase in frequency but a trend towards shorter trips.

Feb 11 • 07:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Europeans shunning US as Emirates and Asia travel prove popular, says Tui

Tui reports a decline in European travelers booking trips to the US, citing a preference for destinations like the Emirates and Asia.

Feb 10 • 09:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

DLR Oberpfaffenhofen: Söder Presents the Space Travel Check

Markus Söder announced funding for the new Human Exploration Control Center at the DLR in Oberpfaffenhofen, which will support the European satellite navigation system Galileo and is expected to begin construction in 2028.

Feb 9 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

A True Fairy Tale Town ⟩ This little European town seems like it's from a Disney movie – and a flight there costs surprisingly little

Beilstein, a lesser-known town in Germany along the Moselle River, is described as a romantic and serene weekend getaway resembling a fairy tale.

Feb 9 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Consumers Complained Most About Flights to the European Consumer Center

Finnish consumer complaints to the European Consumer Center saw a 9% increase in 2025, with one-fifth of concerns related to air travel.

Feb 9 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Where do tourists want to return this year? European countries scored in a new ranking

A report discusses the destinations tourists are eager to return to in 2023, highlighting the strong performance of European countries.

Feb 9 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

European city with hotel rooms so small it's 'like living in a parking spot'

Research indicates that Venice has the most expensive hotel rooms globally, measuring only 12 square meters and costing around £142.75 per night.

Feb 9 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Test your knowledge of European capitals - Only the most diligent traveler will score 10/10

A quiz challenging participants to recall the capitals of European countries, aimed at avid travelers and geography enthusiasts.

Feb 7 • 16:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

EPL Preview: Arsenal play tough Sunderland as City host Liverpool, Spurs travel to Man United

The Premier League's Gameweek 25 features key matches that could impact the title race and European qualifications, with Arsenal hosting Sunderland, Manchester United facing Tottenham, Chelsea playing against Wolves, and Liverpool meeting Manchester City.

Feb 7 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Airport food EU ban extended into 2026 list of 8 items 'could get £5,000 fine'

The UK Government has extended the ban on bringing certain food products from the European Union into Great Britain until 2026 to prevent disease spread, imposing potential fines of up to £5,000 for violations.

Feb 6 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Beautiful European island has 21C weather in February and £45 flights from UK

British tourists are traveling to a lesser-known European island with warm February weather and affordable flights from the UK.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Merz travels to Washington again

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington for the third time in early March in an effort to ease transatlantic tensions between European countries and U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by Die Welt and Reuters.

Feb 6 • 07:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Travel industry fears summer disruption amid new biometric checks at European borders

Travel industry leaders are concerned that new biometric checks at European borders could lead to significant delays and disruption for passengers this summer.

Feb 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

easyJet and Ryanair may soon have to let you take two bags for free

The European Parliament has voted to allow passengers traveling with easyJet and Ryanair to carry two cabin bags for free, as opposed to just one, which could end additional luggage fees.

Feb 5 • 03:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The EU's Big Offensive. A Trade and Security Agreement with a New Country is Being Prepared

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel to Australia this month to finalize a trade and security agreement.

Feb 4 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent health warning as measles outbreaks spread across Europe

Ireland's Health Service Executive has issued a travel advisory for holidaymakers due to measles outbreaks in European tourist destinations, including ski resorts just before the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Feb 2 • 15:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Man who's visited all 195 countries names city 3 hours from UK as one of his favourites

Cameron Mofid, who has traveled to all 195 UN-recognized countries, names a European city as one of his favorites, describing it as a 'living crossroads of history.'

Feb 2 • 13:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The neighboring city has been declared the most romantic destination in Europe

A neighboring city has been recognized as the most romantic destination in Europe for 2026 by the prestigious travel site European Best Destinations, highlighting numerous idyllic locations across the continent.

Jan 16 • 16:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

In the country, there are about 56,000. Every ninth inhabitant is coming to the handball Euro

Over 10% of the population of the Faroe Islands will travel to Oslo to support their handball team at the 2026 European Championship, with 6,500 tickets purchased by citizens for the event.

Jan 16 • 11:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Lufthansa introduces new rules: Passengers are advised to inform themselves before traveling

Lufthansa has become the first European airline to completely ban the use of power banks in its aircraft cabins due to fire risks associated with these devices.

Jan 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Record in European Tourism in 2025: 3.08 Billion Overnight Stays in the EU – How Much They Increased in Greece

The article discusses the record number of 3.08 billion overnight stays in the European Union in 2025, highlighting a significant increase in Greece's tourism and the distribution between international and domestic visitors.

Jan 16 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Pavlidis on the European Women's Water Polo Championship: 'The world has expectations and we have expectations of ourselves'

The world champion women's water polo team will travel to Portugal with high goals but without at least three key players from their championship roster.

Jan 15 • 15:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

International concern over escalating situation in Iran and European countries warn their citizens against traveling

Recent developments in Iran have triggered widespread international reactions, with reports of an unprecedented rise in casualties and arrests amidst ongoing protests, leading to calls for accountability against Iranian authorities.

Jan 14 • 17:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Where to go for a cheap vacation in 2026? Here are 10 European destinations that really offer the most for the least money

The article highlights ten affordable European destinations for 2026 that provide significant value for travelers despite rising costs.

Jan 14 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Underrated European city that's walkable and without crowds is perfect for winter escape

This article highlights an underrated European city that offers charm, walkability, and fewer crowds, making it an ideal winter getaway.

Jan 14 • 09:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

EU-Mercosur Agreement / Many Opportunities for Industry and Fake Tears of European Farmers

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, may travel to Paraguay this week to sign a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which includes several South American countries.

Jan 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"It is sad to lose this symbol": stamps on passports will soon disappear

Starting April 10, the European Union will eliminate passport stamps for travelers from outside Europe, marking the end of a significant travel tradition.

Jan 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Kaja Kallas: The EU is ready to impose new sanctions on Iran for the 'barbaric suppression' of protests

European Union's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, announces targeted measures against Iranian officials including travel bans and asset freezes in response to the suppression of demonstrations.

Jan 12 • 03:25 UTC

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