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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fields of Murcia seek to attract tourists with the flowers of their crops

The Murcia region is promoting its agricultural flower bloom as a tourist attraction to enhance local heritage and culture.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The sale of alcohol on the slopes has proven successful

The alcohol sales on the slopes at Hlíðarfjall have been very successful, coinciding with a significant influx of tourists leading to crowding issues.

Feb 27 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Life and Death Situation: Brave Tourists Rescued a Mother and Her Little Daughter from an Icy River

Brave tourists intervened to rescue a mother and her daughter who fell into an icy river in Xinjiang, China, utilizing quick thinking and teamwork to save them.

Feb 27 • 19:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Phuket, a favorite among tourists, has become an oily nightmare

An oil spill from a sunken cargo ship has reached the beaches of Phuket, a popular tourist destination.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sheinbaum sends a message of reassurance to World Cup tourists: 'You can be sure that you are coming to a safe place'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reassures World Cup tourists about their safety amid security concerns following a recent violent event.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Wealthy Tourists Use Cocaine in Levi, but Who Dares Check the Rich's Pockets?

This article discusses the rise of cocaine use among wealthy tourists in Levi, Finland, and questions the reluctance to check the drug use among affluent individuals.

Feb 27 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Large festivals attract crowds and inject millions into the economy of São Paulo's interior

Popular festivals are drawing thousands of tourists to São Paulo's interior, boosting the local economy and elevating the cities' status on the national calendar.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Czech tourists arrested with over a hundred cacti and two thousand seeds in their luggage at Guarulhos airport

Four Czech tourists were arrested at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport for attempting to smuggle over a hundred cacti and nearly two thousand illegally obtained seeds from Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Winter break tourists in Östersund find cheaper options: Staying with relatives

Tourists visiting Östersund during the winter break are opting to stay with relatives to save on costs amid high expenses due to inflation.

Feb 27 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando de Noronha confirms the 32nd edition of the Passion of Christ spectacle

The 32nd edition of the Passion of Christ in Fernando de Noronha will take place on April 3 and 4, featuring a local cast and attracting both residents and tourists.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Shopping Center Struggles with Empty Space – Lappeenranta Seeks Industry in Place of Russian Tourists

Lappeenranta is considering repurposing a shopping area that flourished during Eastern tourism for industrial use due to significant declines in Russian tourist visits.

Feb 27 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor studies police reinforcement in the extreme south of Bahia after two tourists are shot in an indigenous conflict area

The governor of Bahia is considering increasing police presence in southern Bahia following the shooting of two tourists amid an indigenous conflict.

Feb 27 • 10:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Foreign Tourists Die at Train Crossing in Japan, Sanyo Electric Railway Disputes Compensation Claims from Families

Sanyo Electric Railway intends to dispute compensation claims from the families of two Chinese tourists who died after being struck by a train at a crossing in Kobe, Japan.

Feb 27 • 09:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PHOTOS: The Place in Rajasthan Where Tourists Go to See Only 'Garbage'!

A peculiar tourist attraction in Rajasthan's Kishangarh, known for dumping marble waste, draws visitors for unusual photoshoots despite being a garbage site.

Feb 27 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Oil Spills onto Beaches in Popular Finnish Tourists' Destination

Oil has spilled onto the beaches of Thailand's popular tourist destination, Phuket, following the sinking of a freighter.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tour guide arrested after drawing stick figure on 4,000-year-old pyramid

An Egyptian tour guide was arrested for drawing a stick figure on the Pyramid of Unas while leading tourists, leading to a police investigation and damage claims.

Feb 27 • 02:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Earthquake rocks Canary Islands as tourists issued update over volcanic eruption

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Canary Islands, causing minor panic among residents and tourists, but scientists assured that it is not connected to volcanic activity.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ireneusz Raś Furnishes Hotels. 'We Will Make Life Easier for Entrepreneurs and Tourists'

Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism Ireneusz Raś announced proposed changes to the regulations governing hotel operations in Poland to modernize the industry and enhance business freedom.

Feb 26 • 16:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

You almost have the slopes north of the Arctic Circle to yourself

The ski resort SarvesAlta is gaining popularity among tourists while maintaining its intimate atmosphere favored by locals.

Feb 26 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

North of the Arctic Circle there is a haven without rush hour on the slopes

SarvesAlta ski resort in northern Norway is becoming increasingly popular with tourists while maintaining its intimate atmosphere.

Feb 26 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lawsuit: Munich's Mayor Plans to Challenge Bed Tax Law at Federal Constitutional Court

The city of Munich is seeking to challenge a Bavarian law that prohibits a bed tax for tourists in hopes of generating additional revenue.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested suspected of applying 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam against Peruvian tourists in Búzios

A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for allegedly drugging and robbing Peruvian tourists using the 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Red Cross issues avalanche warning after mild weather

The Red Cross warns of increased avalanche danger due to mild weather conditions affecting several regions of Norway, urging winter tourists to exercise caution.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Luxury lounging on the beaches of Mallorca will cost tourists up to 1700 crowns a day this summer

Tourists heading to Mallorca this summer may face beach lounging fees of up to 1700 crowns per day due to high demand and luxury services.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: USA: Transparent Tourists

The US government is considering new regulations that would require travelers to disclose social media accounts and email addresses upon entry.

Feb 26 • 12:23 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

British tourists arrested in Benidorm after 'faking kidnapping for extra holiday cash'

Two British tourists were arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from a relative.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

These 5 places are a paradise to visit in March without the severe cold or the sweaty heat!

March is an ideal month for travel in India, with pleasant weather and fewer tourists, making it perfect for visiting serene locations.

Feb 26 • 07:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Breathtaking' UK cove has 'soft white sand and dramatic cliffs'

An idyllic cove called Porth Iago on the Llŷn Peninsula in Wales offers serene views and a quiet escape, often overlooked by tourists.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK village with Michelin-starred dining and famous sticky toffee pudding

The article discusses Cartmel, a small village in Cumbria known for its Michelin-starred restaurants and classic British dessert, sticky toffee pudding, highlighting its appeal as a culinary destination for tourists.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government multiplies by six the funds of Turespaña to attract high-income tourists

The Spanish Government has significantly increased funding for Turespaña, earmarking €11 million to attract high-income tourists from markets beyond traditional European sources.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charming town has tiny alleyway so narrow that people can't actually get through

A hilltop town in Italy attracts tourists to its famously narrow alleyway, which measures only 43 centimeters wide.

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abandoned to Their Fate: Tourist Bus of Elderly Tourists Burned by CJNG Hitmen

A group of 15 elderly foreign tourists was attacked by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during narcoblockades in Mexico after a police operation.

Feb 26 • 00:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vacation destination scammers rake in big bucks charging tourists for free travel forms

Scammers are impersonating Sint Maarten's official website to charge tourists for free travel forms.

Feb 25 • 21:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Two Poles died in an avalanche in the High Tatras

Two Polish individuals have tragically lost their lives due to an avalanche in the High Tatras.

Feb 25 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona doubles the rate it charges tourists and becomes one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona has raised its tourist tax to potentially 15 euros per night, aiming to manage tourist numbers and support affordable housing initiatives.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump Government Suspends Program That Facilitates Entry of Tourists to the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the suspension of the Global Entry program, which expedited the entry of pre-verified foreign passengers, due to a partial government shutdown.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Brand researcher tells how many Santas fit in Lapland - Tornio's turn to get its own

Tornio will welcome its own Santa Claus reception for tourists next winter as part of a new initiative to boost local tourism.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tourists urged to return to the Great Ocean Road after fires and floods

Tourism operators along the Great Ocean Road are calling for visitors to return following disruptions from severe floods and fires that have affected their summer business.

Feb 25 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourists from RS shot in conflict area in Bahia undergo surgery and remain in ICU

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot in Bahia during a land dispute and are now recovering in intensive care after surgery.

Feb 25 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INSIDER INFORMATION ⟩ A little-known paradise island near overcrowded Dubrovnik: prices are cheap and there are few tourists

Šipani Island, located just a few kilometers from Dubrovnik, is a serene getaway that remains untouched by mass tourism, offering lush nature and an authentic experience at affordable prices.

Feb 25 • 16:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.

The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Faith and tradition mobilize crowds in religious celebrations in São Paulo cities

Religious celebrations in São Paulo attract thousands of tourists, especially to the unique basilica dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.

Feb 25 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Flooding in Bali after extreme rain

Bali is experiencing significant flooding and landslides following several days of heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations of tourists and residents.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Thousands of Tourists Stuck at Lake Baikal as Ice Road Conditions Remain Hazardous

Over 3,000 tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice road conditions, with authorities working to ensure essential supplies are available.

Feb 25 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Only the gunfire revealed the horrifying truth. The tourists' neighbor was a drug baron

Tourists at a luxury hotel in Mexico were jolted awake by gunfire resulting from a shootout involving the notorious drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jeju Island Visa Trap? Why It’s Important for Indians

Indian tourists need to understand the entry rules and restrictions for Jeju Island, South Korea, despite its reputation for visa-free tourism.

Feb 25 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Tight security arrangements for Barsana Holi,' says police

The authorities are implementing strict security measures for the famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, with many pilgrims and tourists expected to attend.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

City apartments rented to tourists in Helsinki – lease agreements for 14 apartments are being terminated

The city-owned housing company Heka in Helsinki is terminating lease agreements for 14 apartments found to be illegally subletted to tourists.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC

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