EU Farm Subsidy ‘Bankrolls’ Widespread Labour Abuse

Above photo: Fruit pickers working in Almonte, in the Huelva province of southern Spain. Eoghan Gilmartin. Farm owners convicted of exploiting migrant workers continue to claim millions in taxpayer-funded subsidies, DeSmog can reveal. A major new...

European Union Extends Sanctions Against Russia Until October 2026 in Response to Ongoing Hybrid Threats

In a decisive move to counter what it perceives as persistent aggression from Moscow, the European Union has extended its sanctions regime against Russia until October 9, 2026. The announcement, made by the Council of the European Union on Friday,...

Greece’s ‘Sun and Sea’ Tourism Model to Embrace Sustainability Practices

Parga, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece Greece’s world-renowned “Sun and Sea” tourism model — the cornerstone of its global appeal — depends on something far more fragile than it appears: the health of its marine ecosystems. As environmental...

Travel and Tour agent in trouble over GH¢388,621 visa fraud 

A Travel and Tour operator, who allegedly collected GH¢388,621 from an entrepreneur under the pretext of providing him and four others with Schengen visas, has appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court. Evans Mensah Kankam is said to have...

“France Unveils De Grasse”: Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine Extends Patrols To 270 Days, Armed To Strike Land Targets Over 620 Miles Away

IN A NUTSHELL 🇫🇷 France unveils the De Grasse, enhancing its naval modernization with advanced nuclear-powered technology. 🔋 The Barracuda submarines boast a hybrid propulsion system for extended patrols over 270 days. 🚀 Armed with...

Britain’s biggest fashion influencer Lorna Luxe reveals body insecurities which lead her to become severely ill

DIGITAL entrepreneur and style icon Lorna Luxe has opened up about her struggle with an eating disorder. In a raw interview on the We Need To Talk podcast with host Paul Carrick Brunson, the influencer revealed the devastating psychological toll...

Paige Spiranac shares unseen Europe vacation pictures from Paris to Rome in stunning new Instagram travel diary

Paige Spiranac shares unseen Europe vacation pictures from Paris to Rome in stunning new Instagram travel diary (Image via IG/Paige) Paige Spiranac shared new pictures from her holiday in Europe. She has more than four million Instagram followers....

Thousands Of Travelers Spared From Total Gridlock As French Air Traffic Control Strike Is Abruptly Called Off

French air traffic controllers just announced the suspension of a strike that was supposed to affect thousands of flights. Luckily, the workers managed to reach an agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority, meaning that passengers flying to or...

October 12 in Mallorca: Spain’s National Day

Spain’s National Day, celebrated on 12 October, is one of the country’s most important holidays. Known locally as Fiesta Nacional de España or Día de la Hispanidad, the day commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492. While...

Eugene Levy on Touring Windsor Castle with Prince William and Walking in Royal Footsteps for ‘The Reluctant Traveler’

Eugene Levy is clearly a well-seasoned traveler. The Canadian actor has gone ice fishing in the Arctic Circle in Lapland, searched for the Big Five in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, island-hopped in Greece, and ventured deep into the Costa...

Norwegian luxury stores cash in on Britain's tourist tax: Shoppers shunning London to buy on the Continent

By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 16:51 EDT, 4 October 2025 Norway has become the latest European nation to cash in on the UK tourist tax blunder as more visitors opt to splash their cash on the Continent. Steen & Strom, which claims to be the oldest...

The return to Greece, four decades later

Growing up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, I was friends with many diverse Australians — and, of course, many were Greek Australians. My first trip to Greece was in the mid-eighties, as a young, wide-eyed backpacker. I had a ball and loved...

New blow for tourist haters in Majorca as island invaded by cyclists

Majorca’s cycling season is in full swing again this autumn, bringing packed hotels and busy roads to the island just as the traditional summer tourism wave subsides. While most visitors associate the Balearic hotspot with sun-seekers in July and...

easyJet Holidays launches new ‘Luxury Collection’ premium range

easyJet Holidays launches new Luxury Collection easyJet Holidays has unveiled a new range of premium holidays, which it is calling its Luxury Collection. The British tour operator says that it has created a range of expertly curated holidays aimed...

One killed in Ireland as storm Amy hits Europe

London’s famed Royal Parks shut their gates on Saturday and road, rail and sea travel faced major disruption as a storm walloped the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia with heavy rain and high winds. More than 200,000 properties in Ireland and Northern...

How AI is Shaping a More Ethical Era of Travel

For many years, the travel sector has focused heavily on personalisation. It obsessed over customer’s previous bookings, historical preferences and budgets. So, the first wave of AI in travel focused on convenience and personalisation. Search...

Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts honored with legislative citation as it closes after 50 years

• Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts received a legislative citation from State Senator Brad Pfaff to commemorate 50 years of business • Owners Dave and Jana Dregne are retiring and celebrating their final anniversary sale • The store has served as a...

Muslim Reformer Discusses Middle East Peace, Islamist Terror in Europe

I interviewed Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser in January 2017, July 2017, September 2018, May 2019, and February 2020 on a range of topics including Islamism and what he believes is its antidote, the Muslim Reform Movement. This is a follow-up interview, in...

Central Macedonia Marks European Birdwatching Day with Events on October 5

Photo source: Theodoros Naziridis © N.E.C.C.A Central Macedonia will join the celebrations for European Birdwatching Day on Sunday, October 5, with a series of public events highlighting the importance of protecting migratory birds. The Management...

My Busy 36 Hours In Germany…

I had a busy day and a half in Germany, but it was a great bookend to my summer and a lovely time with my children in a land that I deeply love. Recall that my wife Heidi had to return to work, but left the kids with her parents and tasked me with...