This Central Asian destination is growing its national parks and adventure offerings
This move is expected to open up new birdwatching, wildlife tracking and hiking opportunities for eco-tourists, as Kazakhstan attempts to restore ecological balance. Read More
Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad
Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and…
Travelling to Albania? New hotels and key things to know for visitors in 2026
From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year. Read More
‘Insult of top of mockery’: Meloni criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire
The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.…
‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels, mayor says
After the ‘freezing’ of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about ‘freezing’ the licenses for new hotels opens. Read More
Gaza needs more than $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction, EU-UN report says
Gaza would need over $71 billion for recovery after two years of war, EU and UN warned Monday, as damage to homes, hospitals, and schools leaves most people displaced. Read…
France’s president to welcome Lebanon’s PM amid fragile ceasefire and tensions with Israel
The visit highlights France’s efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens. Read More
Russia and North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening, Moscow says
Ties between both countries have surged amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening economic, political, cultural and military links. Read more at Read More
One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges just opened in Helsinki
Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta. Read More
Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11 million projects
The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto. Read More