Fake videos spread fraud claims during German elections
Videos falsely claimed the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) was omitted from postal ballots or that votes were destroyed, echoing tactics previously used by the pro-Russian influence network Storm-1516. Read…
For the first time in a decade, more Europeans travel by train than by bus
Cars remain Europe’s top way to travel. However, trains have overtaken buses for the first time in a decade, while planes grew fastest of any mode of transport over the…
All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America
With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. Read More
October 2026 travel guide: Where to go, what to see and the new hotels to book
Planning an autumn escape? From spooky season in Transylvania and Ireland to food festivals in San Sebastián, Oktoberfest in Munich and new hotel openings in Lisbon and London, these are…
Flying with your cat or dog? These are Europe’s best pet-friendly airlines
From cabin rules and weight allowances to dedicated airport lounges, a new ranking reveals which carriers make travelling with pets the easiest. Read More
2026 Michelin Key hotels: All the new three key properties in Europe
From an exclusive Venetian island retreat to a 17th-century convent turned wellness resort, these hotels in Europe are guaranteed to blow you away. Read More
Lisbon voted the world’s happiest travel destination in new global survey
Sunlight, healthy food, sleep quality, physical exercise and access to nature were the five factors that put Portugal’s capital at the top of a ranking of 47 cities. Read More
Eurowings launches competition to name a plane after someone special
The budget German carrier is asking European residents to nominate folks who make their life easier. Read More
Wrapping passports in foil to stop hackers: New travel trend goes viral
An unusual travel trend is causing a stir online: More and more holidaymakers are wrapping their passports in aluminium foil, clogging up passport control. Read More
Foreign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July
Arrivals rose 2.5% and overnight stays 2% in July 2026, according to provisional ELSTAT data. Foreign visitors made up more than 80% of arrivals and almost 88% of nights. Read…