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Where can UAE travellers fly to in 2026
Where do travellers want to go? Expedia's latest Unpack '26 report reveals that UAE travellers are abandoning overcrowded tourist hotspots in favor of authentic, immersive experiences. The data is compelling: 81 per cent of UAE travellers say...

European city forgotten by tourists has gem of a Christmas market and flights are just £32
Whether you're ready to embrace the festive spirit or not, there's no denying that Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the enchanting allure of Christmas markets. The UK has its fair share, but if you're considering a trip...
Authentic Romania – 5 essential trips
Dan Dinu is the founder of the Romanian Nature Photographers' Organization. His perspective is not that of a simple visitor, but of an explorer who seeks the wild, authentic essence of the places he has been traveling through for years. Daniel...

Romania’s annual inflation rate stays below 10% in September
Romania’s annual inflation rate remained below 10% in September, concluding the month at 9.9%, according to data published on Monday, October 13, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Non-food goods continued to drive price growth,...

Hyde Park Stories: The Hyde Park Art Colony
Hyde Park was once famous for its art colony. This story, the first of two about the colony, looks at its beginning. The story of the famed Hyde Park Art Colony begins with a set of hastily built fairground stands. Erected for the 1893 World’s...

Captain Andre Ludwig’s Journey: Why He Chose to Fly with Wizz Air Romania
Since its beginnings in 2003, Wizz Air has grown from a vision into a 243-aircraft strong, forward-thinking airline. Starting with its first Airbus A320-200, the fleet now includes A321s, A321neos and the latest A321XLR aircraft. Operating to 190+...

Council of Europe anti-torture committee signals serious deficiencies in Romanian forensic psychiatric hospitals
A report published on Wednesday, October 15, by the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (or CPT) urges Romanian authorities to address serious shortcomings in the treatment and conditions of detention of patients in...

Europeans travel more | 92% within the EU
European Union residents made 1.19 billion trips in 2024 – both personal and business – up 4.4% on the previous year, according to new Eurostat data. Despite the increase, most Europeans continue to prefer destinations within the EU, with 92% of...

Sofia reports 10% rise in tourist arrivals in 2025
Between January and September 2025, Bulgaria’s capital recorded a 10% increase in tourist arrivals and a 6% rise in overnight stays compared with the same period in 2024, according to data from the Unified Tourist Information System (ESTI). The...

Travelers crossing border with Romania via Costesti checkpoint subject to new Schengen Area entry requirements
Travelers crossing the border with Romania via the Costesti border checkpoint are subject, starting from today, to new Schengen Area entry requirements, according to the Entry/Exit System (EES) implemented at the European Union's external borders....

The full list of UK travellers that are NOT affected by new EU border rules
Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...

These Global Foraging Skillcations Will Help You Learn to Live Off the Land
Though often associated with summer berries or fall mushrooms, foraging isn’t limited to one season or place. It happens year-round around the world, whether you’re looking for winter truffles in Eastern Europe, finding desert greens in the summer...

Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival
Tourists will have their fingerprints and photo taken upon entry and exit to the European Union from October 12 as part of a new biometric-focused entry-check system. According to the EU, as well as boosting security, the new entry/exit system...

John Paul II & the Spiritual Victory Over Communism
It might be tempting to characterize Pope John Paul II as the political foe who vanquished communism. But that would be untrue. His position challenged communism in the metaphysical realm, not in the political arena. He understood that the error...

UK tourists issued alert of 'deadly' virus at popular Spain hotspot
Hannah Ahmed and Emily Wright 14:55, 14 Oct 2025 A potentially lethal virus has been found in mosquitoes just metres from a beloved Spanish holiday destination(Image: Henryk Sadura via Getty Images) A potentially lethal virus has been found in...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules
Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...

Catalina Otto: One Year of Leadership at HABAU Romania
In October 2025, Catalina Otto celebrates one year since returning to Romania, after almost 9 years spent in Austria, where she developed and consolidated her international experience. She currently leads HABAU Romania as CFO. Throughout her...

Saint Parascheva celebration in Iași draws one of Romania’s largest pilgrimages
By Carmen Ciocan Published on 13/10/2025 - 17:26 GMT+2 Thousands of people are gathered and praying over the relics of Saint Parascheva in Iași, eastern Romania, in what is one of the largest pilgrimages in the eastern European nation. The...

Romania takes global culinary stage with first selection at Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026
Romania has been officially selected to compete at Bocuse d’Or Europe 2026, marking the first time the country will take part in the world’s most prestigious culinary competition. There will be 20 participating nations at the European edition,...

Romanian channel group Antena to export local stories with new distribution arm
High-stakes gameshow The Ticket Romanian television channel group owner Antena Group is launching a sales and distribution arm with the goal of extending the reach of local stories on the global stage. Antena Distribution, which is launching on...