Germany grapples with far-right surge as AfD wins state election
The far-right AfD party alone won a third of the votes in two eastern German states on Sunday, as residents of Thuringia and Saxony begin to take stock of the…
Oropouche virus is spreading through travel: What Europeans need to know to stay safe
19 cases have been reported in Europe so far and the travellers had all been to the same two countries. Read More
‘Nobody wants to see excessive queues’: How the UK is preparing for the EES launch in November
Every port, airport and land border has to install new technology before the Entry/Exit System launch on 10 November. Read More
From Airbnb crackdowns to tacky costume bans: How is Czechia tackling overtourism?
This country wants to crack down on tourist accommodation to combat noisy visitors and tax evasion. Read More
Is this the end of party holidays? Young people revealed to be shunning wild trips
New research shows that a majority of young people prefer a more low-key trip abroad, with some rejecting the notion of a party holiday entirely. Read More
Soaring rent prices and cruise ship caps: How Barcelona has changed in the 10 years I’ve lived here
Barcelona is a city in flux: Here’s how it’s changed in the 10 years since I moved here. Read More
From autumn colour to wine walks: The best European hiking holidays this September and October
As temperatures drop and the crowds begin to thin, September and October are fantastic months for a walking holiday. Read More
Europe’s travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in September
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced. Read More
‘We might be crazy’: Passengers who bought berths on 3-year cruise wait for ship to set sail
When it gets going, the Odyssey is scheduled to visit 425 ports in 147 countries on seven continents. Read More
‘Paradise ruined’: Why Spanish locals fed up with overtourism are blocking zebra crossings
In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings to protest too many tourists – but ended up causing a huge traffic jam. Read More