Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching 36-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
According to Ukraine’s General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has…
German pilots’ union calls for two-day Lufthansa strike action on Monday and Tuesday
The latest round of strikes continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. Read More
Spectacular find: archaeologists recover 1000 Roman objects from a lake in Switzerland
In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting,…
Back on track: Madeira’s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure
The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024. Read More
Record turnout expected as parliamentary elections in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’
Tracy Arm, located southeast of Juneau, is a majestic fjord that features two tidewater glaciers. This season, major cruise lines are skipping it following a massive landslide last summer. Read…
US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct…
Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences
High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real “white continent” with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica. Read More
Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote
Polls open in Hungary’s most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a…