Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship ‘Crown Iris’ docks in Piraeus
“They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said. Read More
War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Read more at Read More
From witnesses to marriage regime: new details emerge on Cristiano and Georgina’s wedding
The marriage certificate seen by “Jornal de Notícias” shows that a leading celebrity couple chose separate property and that, besides their five children, four witnesses attended the ceremony. Read More
Lobster dresses and unmade beds: The best exhibitions to see in Europe
From riveting retrospectives to perspective-shifting showcases, 2026 has already spoilt us with an incredible selection of exhibitions. Here’s a round-up of the best ongoing ones to catch across Europe. Read…
Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan
Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban’s takeover. Read More
Drone crashes in Romania after flying undetected at ‘very low altitude’
The Romanian Ministry of Defence said the drone had crashed in a wooded area and that there were so far no recorded casualties or damage to property or infrastructure. Read…
Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week
Italy’s federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled…
Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit. Read more at Read More
Russia jails man over spying for Poland one day after Warsaw foils assassination plot
Georgy Pirogov was sentenced to 23 years in a high-security colony for allegedly passing classified information to Polish intelligence. The verdict was announced the day after Poland said it had…
Ranked: These are the world’s best countries for retirees to travel to
Europe dominates the list of the best countries for retirees to travel to for offering transport discounts available to visitors, lots of age-rewarding experiences and Michelin-backed spots to dine at.…