CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

⌕
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Iran threatens to attack tourist destinations worldwide and the supreme leader says that 'the enemy is defeated'

Iran has issued threats to target global tourist destinations and claimed that its enemies are defeated, amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 17:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Portugal travel update issued by FCDO as booking surge due to Iran war

The UK FCDO has issued an updated travel guidance for Portugal, reflecting an increase in bookings due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 20 • 13:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Russians want to attract tourists to the burned Ukrainian territory. It could be another war crime

Russia is planning to attract tourists to occupied Ukrainian territories by developing them for habitation and infrastructure, which raises concerns about potential war crimes due to the destruction already inflicted in these areas.

Mar 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Horrific 'safari'. Rich Italians traveled to Sarajevo to shoot at people, claims journalist

An Italian journalist claims that wealthy Italians were the predominant group among those paying to shoot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo in the early 1990s.

Mar 19 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

"Peer Witness": Did the Estonian girl who traveled in crisis areas mock fate?

Marie Sinivee, an 18-year-old Estonian journalist, shares her experiences of hitchhiking and camping through war-torn regions of Afghanistan and the Middle East while raising questions about the risks associated with such adventures.

Mar 18 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

New Russian Plan: Attracting Tourists to Burned Ukrainian Land. It May Be Another War Crime

Russia has unveiled a development plan for occupied Ukrainian regions, which aims to attract tourists despite the devastation caused by ongoing military conflict.

Mar 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Okunoshima: the dark past of the island where more rabbits live than people

Okunoshima, a small island in Japan known for its rabbit population, holds a dark history tied to World War II and chemical warfare.

Mar 18 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tours to the Mediterranean are quickly filling up due to the war with Iran

Tour packages to the Mediterranean are experiencing rapid booking increases as travelers seek alternatives amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 18 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Silence on Burj Khalifa, empty hotels... Ground report from UAE simmering in the flames of war

The report details the impact of the ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran, highlighting concerns over the economy and tourism in the UAE.

Mar 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Media: The number of multiple-entry tourist visas issued to Russian citizens has sharply decreased

The issuance of multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens has plummeted by at least 90% from January to March compared to last year due to new restrictions from the EU.

Mar 18 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Iran, how much does the war cost tourism

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is severely impacting the global aviation sector, particularly affecting air traffic to and from the Gulf region.

Mar 18 • 07:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

High fuel costs from Iran war forces Aussies to cancel road trips, cruises

High fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran are leading many Australians to cancel their travel plans, particularly affecting road trips and cruises.

Mar 18 • 01:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Luxury Tourism Does Not Tolerate Rocket Fire. The War Verifies the Plans of the Gulf Countries.

The ongoing conflict in Iran is severely impacting the ambitious tourism plans of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which had hoped tourism would become a new major revenue source.

Mar 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: In Turkey, tourism continues normally according to the authorities

Turkish authorities assure travelers that tourism is proceeding normally amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, with popular tourist destinations remaining open and unaffected by conflicts.

Mar 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nature Conservation against Tourism: New Kampenwand Cable Car – a Tug of War Without Winners

Conflict persists over the construction of a new cable car in Bavaria's Chiemgauer Alps, as environmentalists and operators fail to reach agreement, leading to a court ruling on the matter.

Mar 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

War in the Middle East Changes Tourist Plans: More Travelers Choosing Croatia

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East is leading many European travelers to change their vacation plans in favor of safer destinations like Croatia.

Mar 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'War Zone' in Caraíva: the Instagrammable village in Bahia that suffers from the advance of factions

The picturesque village of Caraíva, known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque scenery, is now facing an alarming increase in violence linked to criminal factions.

Mar 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'War zone' in Caraíva: the Instagrammable village in Bahia suffering from the advance of factions

Caraíva, a small beach village in Brazil, is grappling with rising violence from criminal factions, overshadowing its picturesque and Instagrammable reputation.

Mar 16 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The war lowers expectations for the tourism sector before a Holy Week that was supposed to be historic

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has dampened tourism expectations in Spain for the upcoming Holy Week, which was anticipated to be record-breaking before the recent military actions.

Mar 15 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Trapped in Bangkok by the war in Iran, a nightmare of canceled flights and outrageous fares: "Prices skyrocketed, it felt like the stock market"

Two directors from a museum in Turin find themselves stranded in Bangkok due to flight chaos caused by the war in Iran, facing increased fares and uncertainty.

Mar 15 • 08:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Spas Have Lost Arab Guests. War Has Discouraged Them from Traveling

Due to the ongoing conflict, Arab visitors are increasingly deterred from traveling to Czech spas, impacting tourism in the region.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits fleeing Dubai warn of the dark propaganda 'hiding reality of war'

British nationals escaping Dubai claim the government is using dark propaganda to obscure the reality of war, particularly concerning Iranian missile threats, while enforcing strict rules on social media reporting.

Mar 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

War prompts Europeans to switch holidays away from eastern Mediterranean

As the ongoing US-Israel conflict affects air travel and safety perceptions, tourists are rerouting their summer holidays from the eastern Mediterranean to safer, more familiar destinations in western Europe and beyond.

Mar 14 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Odontotos and the first 'dismantling of the line' of the post-war order of things

The article discusses the significant impact of Aristotle Onassis's management of Olympic Airlines on regional development and tourism in Greece, contrasting it with current European Union policies.

Mar 14 • 07:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

War in the Middle East and its devastating impact on tourism: canceled flights, rising fares, and losses of 600 million dollars per day

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted global tourism, leading to canceled flights, increased travel fares, and significant financial losses.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are keeping a low profile, hoping the conflict lasts as little as possible": travel agents and airlines caught by the war

Travel agencies and airlines in France are struggling with a sudden drop in vacation bookings due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has raised fuel prices and created uncertainty in the tourism sector.

Mar 12 • 16:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: French travel agencies recommend suspending departures to 9 countries until the end of the month

French travel agencies have advised suspending trips to nine countries in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iran war sends holiday hotspot food and drink prices spiralling

The ongoing war in Iran is causing significant price increases for food and drink in popular holiday destinations such as Spain, impacting British tourists.

Mar 12 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The war in Iran costs the Middle East tourism $600 million a day

The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is inflicting financial losses of at least $600 million daily on Middle Eastern tourism due to decreased travel demand and disruptions in air transport.

Mar 12 • 03:14 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

How will Australians’ flights to Europe be affected, and at what cost, as the Iran war rages on?

Australians planning to fly to Europe face rising costs, limited flight availability, and safety concerns due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Mar 12 • 01:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits are cancelling trips to Cyprus but locals insist it's safe

British tourists are canceling their trips to Cyprus amid rising military tensions, although local officials maintain the island is safe for visitors.

Mar 11 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

How the War in the Middle East Affects Norwegian Holiday Plans

The ongoing war in the Middle East is leading Norwegians to reassess holiday risks, favoring European destinations over areas like Turkey and Cyprus.

Mar 11 • 07:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

$600 million daily losses in the region's tourism sector due to the Iran war

The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in an estimated $600 million daily loss for the tourism sector, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Mar 11 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Travel affected by the war in Asian countries; how should Latvian tourists act?

The unstable security situation in the Middle East is significantly impacting air travel to various Asian countries, prompting the Latvian government to advise its citizens on next steps to ensure their safe return.

Mar 10 • 17:06 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

Russian tour operators incurred losses of $37 million within the first ten days of the Middle East conflict due to mass cancellations and costly evacuations.

Mar 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Much Damage Is the UAE Suffering from the War?

The prolonged war has significantly impacted the UAE's tourism and economy, particularly harming the hospitality industry due to reduced tourist numbers.

Mar 10 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tourism: How it has been affected by the war in the Middle East

Greek tourism is watching developments in the Middle East with concern, uncertain about the actual impact on the current season.

Mar 9 • 16:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The war in the Middle East scares tourism: the risk of a summer like the lockdown

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing significant concern within Italy's tourism sector, with fears that the upcoming summer could resemble the lockdown period.

Mar 9 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Industry, Retail, and Tourism: Understand How the War in Iran is Transforming Global Business

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is significantly impacting businesses worldwide by driving up energy prices and disrupting essential commodity supplies.

Mar 9 • 16:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Iran war means we're stuck in the Maldives - it's costing us thousands'

A British couple's holiday in the Maldives has turned stressful as their return flight has been canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 09:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Tourists in Conflict Zones: Rooms with a View of a War

A travel experience in a tropical country turns perilous as tourists find themselves caught in the midst of a civil war.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

War in Iran: Has the tourism boom in the Middle East come to an end?

Recent retaliatory attacks from Iran in response to U.S. and Israeli actions have led to widespread disruption in the Middle East, affecting tourism and travel significantly.

Mar 8 • 16:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Where Will We Ultimately Go This Summer?

The ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, raises concerns about travel plans for summer 2023 as industry experts share advice ahead of a major tourism fair in Paris.

Mar 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘People are thinking twice’: Cyprus feels the effect of the Iran war on tourism

Cyprus is experiencing a decline in tourism bookings due to concerns stemming from the recent conflict in Iran.

Mar 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs on tourists' complaints: 'There is war'

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledges the frustration of stranded tourists but urges them to consider the broader human suffering in the region, especially in Iran.

Mar 8 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'We went to Abu Dhabi to relax, within minutes of arriving we were in the middle of war'

A British father and daughter describe their terrifying experience of being caught in the onset of Iranian attacks shortly after arriving in Abu Dhabi.

Mar 7 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian stuck on cruise amid Middle East war returns home

A Brazilian businessman stranded on a cruise in the Middle East conflict has returned home to São Paulo after a prolonged wait.

Mar 7 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iran War: Many Tourists Evacuated - Flight Restrictions Delay Further Returns

The ongoing Iran war disrupts air traffic in the Gulf region, causing delays and evacuations of tourists.

Mar 7 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I'm a travel expert - if Iran war changed March travel plans here are six alternatives

The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted many travel plans, prompting travel experts to suggest alternative destinations for travelers.

Mar 7 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CONSCIOUS RISKS? ⟩ The tense war situation in the Middle East has not reduced Estonians' interest in travel. Travel organizers: There is no wave of cancellations

Estonians continue to show strong interest in traveling to the Middle East despite ongoing conflicts in the region, according to local travel organizers.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.