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War in Iran: The Blow to the 'Dubai Idea' – How Resilient is the Gulf's Economic Miracle?

The article discusses the impact of unprecedented Iranian attacks on Dubai, a city famed for its business and tourism safety in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 05:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Swedish Pamela stranded in Dubai: 'Haven't slept for three days'

Pamela Nemati, a Swedish tourist, is stranded in Dubai after Iranian attacks closed the airspace, leaving many travelers, including her, in shock and uncertainty.

Mar 1 • 19:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Missiles on Dubai, the entrepreneur: "The authorities order us to stay home and stock up"

An Italian entrepreneur in Dubai shares his perspective on the recent missile attacks that have rattled the normally secure emirate, reflecting on the fear and uncertainty among residents and tourists alike.

Mar 1 • 10:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Najet, 45, Woke Up to Warning Sirens - Stranded in Dubai

Najet, a 45-year-old Swede, describes her terrifying experience of being stranded in Dubai after waking up to warning sirens and explosions late at night.

Mar 1 • 09:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pier of the Emissary enters a new phase

The city of Rio das Ostras is in the process of revitalizing the Emissary Pier, preparing it for improved access and safety features for locals and tourists.

Mar 1 • 03:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dubai attack fears: Is it safe in popular Gulf state in wake of Iran attacks?

Concerns grow over safety in Dubai after Iranian retaliation strikes threaten British nationals and increased tensions in the region.

Feb 28 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Students Are on Vacation

Over 1.8 million students and around 80,000 teachers in Ecuador have concluded classes, marking the beginning of school vacations that present both recreational opportunities and responsibilities for parents and organizations involved.

Feb 28 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

London will pedestrianize Oxford Street, its most famous street, to make it 'safer and more pleasant'

London plans to completely pedestrianize Oxford Street starting September to enhance safety and enjoyment for pedestrians, particularly focusing on tourism.

Feb 27 • 13:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Naked tourist sprinted through the Thai hotel corridors. He was robbed by a transgender woman

A naked tourist running through hotel hallways in Thailand was reportedly robbed by a transgender woman.

Feb 27 • 13:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexico unrest sparks last-minute changes to spring break plans as travelers scramble and reposition

American travelers are reconsidering their spring break plans due to ongoing cartel violence in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Oil leaks from a sunken cargo ship to Phuket's beaches

A cargo ship sailing under the Panamanian flag, the Sealloyd Arc, has sunk off the coast of Phuket, leaking 1,700 liters of oil that are now contaminating popular tourist beaches.

Feb 27 • 07:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Summer Operation extended until March 1st in Baixada Santista

The Summer Operation in the Baixada Santista, aimed at ensuring tourist safety, has been extended until March 1st due to increased tourist arrivals post-Carnival.

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Another incident at the site marked by death: thousands of tourists trapped on Olkhon Island of Baikal Lake

Governor Igor Kobzev reports that around 250 people, including foreign tourists, are trapped on Olkhon Island due to unsafe ice conditions at Lake Baikal.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Retribution has trapped thousands of tourists on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal

Thousands of tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice conditions, as authorities reassess safety measures following a tragic accident.

Feb 26 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Maritime controls in Galápagos

A journalist recounts a shipwreck incident in the Galápagos where none of the passengers wore life jackets, raising concerns about safety regulations.

Feb 26 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Boats in the Galápagos Islands under scrutiny: experts suggest stricter protocols and special legislation

Experts in Galápagos are advocating for stricter protocols and special legislation following two reported incidents involving boats near Tortuga Bay as tourist numbers increase.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Goa: Rental Thar Rams Into Car, Wrecking It

A serious road accident occurred in the Assagao area of Goa, where a speeding rental Thar jeep collided with a tourist's car, resulting in the death of an elderly tourist from Bhopal.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

World Cup fans visiting Mexico face 'no risk' after cartel violence, says president

Mexico's president reassures that fans coming for the 2026 World Cup will be safe despite recent cartel-related violence following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Skytree to Reopen on the 26th; Cause of Emergency Stop was 'Fuse Blown'

Tokyo Skytree is set to reopen on the 26th after a temporary shutdown caused by an emergency elevator failure that trapped 20 passengers for over five hours.

Feb 25 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rented Thar in Goa, Speeding, and One Mistake

A tragic road accident in Goa resulted in the death of a 65-year-old man when a speeding rented SUV collided with an oncoming car.

Feb 25 • 05:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rotorua, the city that smells like rotten eggs and has hot, toxic lakes where swimming is prohibited

Rotorua is a city known for its unpleasant sulfur smell and hot, toxic lakes that are dangerous for swimming.

Feb 25 • 02:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

20 people were trapped in an elevator of Japan's tallest tower for nearly six hours

An incident occurred at Tokyo Skytree where 20 people became trapped in an elevator for nearly six hours due to a malfunction.

Feb 24 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deck of Pico do Urubu in Mogi das Cruzes is closed for an indefinite period

The deck of the Pico do Urubu in Mogi das Cruzes has been closed indefinitely for safety reasons during ongoing renovations.

Feb 24 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Tourists and residents urged to stay indoors amid Mexico cartel violence

Authorities in Mexico have cautioned tourists and residents to stay indoors due to escalating violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 23 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recklessness: a man held a baby in the air to take a photo at Iguazu Falls

A man was caught irresponsibly holding a baby over the safety railing at Iguazu Falls to take a photograph, prompting concerns about safety violations.

Feb 23 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Latest news in Florida: DeSantis celebrates that tourism hits a new record, a growing problem among youth, and other reports this February 23, 2026

Florida has once again been crowned as the top domestic destination in the United States, as announced by Governor Ron DeSantis amid rising concerns regarding youth issues and a severe winter storm affecting New York.

Feb 23 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

More tourists on Norwegian winter roads – how security will be strengthened

Norway's transport minister discusses new safety measures for tourists driving on winter roads.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

More tourists on Norwegian winter roads – this is how safety will be strengthened, according to a committee

A committee in Norway has proposed several measures to improve traffic safety for the increasing number of tourists driving on winter roads, particularly in northern Norway.

Feb 23 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Unrest at Co-Host: Mexico's Security Situation Comes Into Focus Ahead of the World Cup

Mexico's escalating violence raises concerns about security during the upcoming World Cup as incidents of unrest impact tourism and public safety.

Feb 23 • 12:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

19 dead as bus plunges off mountain road in Nepal

A bus accident in Nepal resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries when the vehicle lost control and fell off a cliff near Benighat.

Feb 23 • 11:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

N. Cesiulis' proposal to create a new waterway in the Nemunas River faced criticism from environmentalists

N. Cesiulis' proposal for developing a new waterway in the Nemunas River has been met with skepticism from environmentalists who question the need and safety concerns associated with the project.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bus falls 300m down a mountain road in Nepal, at least 19 dead

A bus carrying over 40 people fell 300 meters into a river in Nepal, resulting in at least 19 deaths.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Tragedy in Nepal: 19 people killed in a bus accident, including a British tourist

A bus accident in Nepal resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including a British national, while en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tokyo Skytree to Remain Closed on the 24th After Elevator Incident

The Tokyo Skytree will remain closed on the 24th following an incident where 20 people were trapped in an elevator.

Feb 23 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman hit by stone that fell from the top of a waterfall dies in the interior of Ceará

A woman in Ceará, Brazil, died after being struck by a falling rock from a waterfall during a visit to the area.

Feb 23 • 08:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Brit killed in horror bus crash that left 18 others dead and 25 injured

A British national was among the 19 people killed when a bus crashed off a mountain road in Nepal, resulting in multiple injuries.

Feb 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vehicles of tourists trapped in heavy snowfall; Video

Tourist vehicles have become stuck in heavy snowfall, prompting concern for their safety.

Feb 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

British tourists warned to 'stay indoors' as Mexico cartel chaos sparks fear among World Cup fans

British tourists are advised to stay indoors as violent incidents related to cartel chaos erupt in Mexico's Jalisco state, raising safety concerns amid the ongoing World Cup.

Feb 23 • 03:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Let go, move away from the boat": the dramatic end of a fishing boat shipwreck in Tortuga Bay

A tourist boat capsized in Tortuga Bay, resulting in one death and 28 survivors struggling to swim to safety.

Feb 22 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rút that took 27 passengers went off-road at Reynisfjall and into a ditch

A bus carrying 27 passengers veered off the road at Reynisfjall and ended up in a ditch.

Feb 22 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Boat Collision in Vietnam Claims Six Lives

A tragic boat collision in northern Vietnam resulted in the deaths of six people, including two children, while 17 others were rescued from the overturned vessel.

Feb 22 • 14:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They Held Their Baby in the Void for a Photo at Iguazu Falls

A man was seen holding a baby above the safety railing at Iguazu Falls, raising concerns about safety protocols and child protection.

Feb 22 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tourists forced to make a PIX transfer of R$ 10,000, but suspect surrenders after learning he was wanted by police

A suspect in a robbery case at Praia das Dunas do Peró in Brazil turned himself in to authorities after learning he was being sought for forcing a family of tourists to make a digital money transfer at gunpoint.

Feb 21 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Large Crowd in Hlíðarfjall: Police Had to Manage Traffic

Police in Hlíðarfjall had to intervene to manage traffic due to a large crowd.

Feb 21 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chinese tourist bus sank in Lake Baikal - eight people died

A bus carrying Chinese tourists sank in Lake Baikal, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including seven tourists and the driver.

Feb 21 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tourist killed on bike in Mallorca as he's dragged across road and run over twice

A tourist in Mallorca was tragically killed after being struck by two vehicles while cycling at a junction.

Feb 21 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourists who put themselves at risk at Iguaçu Falls may be fined and banned from visiting national parks in Argentina

Tourists ignoring safety rules at Iguaçu Falls, Argentina, face fines and bans from other national parks due to recent safety incidents.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador: "People want Bukele's state of emergency, they feel protected"

Félix Ulloa, the Vice President of El Salvador, claims that the public supports President Bukele's state of emergency due to feelings of protection and safety.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Australian vlogger shares 5 special reasons to visit India, says it equals 10 countries

An Australian travel vlogger highlights five compelling reasons to visit India, emphasizing its safety, affordability, and rich culture.

Feb 21 • 02:35 UTC

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