
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As well as tourists, the wildfires have come at a great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
2023-07-25 00:22

Rhodes fires: 'The sky looked like it was on fire'
A couple from London were able to escape the island but say travel agents were "nowhere to be seen".
2023-07-24 21:29

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires
The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.
2023-07-24 06:19

Europeans are still flocking to the scorching Mediterranean. But extreme heat could dent bookings in future
Spain and Italy may still be among the most popular destinations for Europeans to take their vacations, but there are signs scorching weather in southern Europe has started to change travelers' calculations on where to go in the future.
2023-07-21 21:54

Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution
It comes months after young British men were urged not to hold bachelor parties in the Dutch capital.
2023-07-21 07:27

Sao Tome and Principe country profile
Provides an overview of Sao Tome and Principe, including key facts about this African island state.
2023-07-20 00:16

Russian tourists flee Crimea after attack on landmark bridge
By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW In the run-up to Monday's attack on Russia's road and rail bridge to Crimea,
2023-07-18 00:15

Japan: Toshodaiji Kondo temple in Nara defaced by Canadian teen
A 17-year-old boy reportedly carves the name "Julian" on an 8th Century temple in Nara, Japan.
2023-07-11 00:16

Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka
Bangkok demanded the return of the animal after claims it was tortured while kept at a Buddhist temple.
2023-07-03 12:55

Foreign tourism to Portugal sets new record in May, helped by US visitors
LISBON The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal hit a record of more than 1.8 million in May,
2023-06-30 19:55

Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit raised
Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under.
2023-06-30 07:25

China Dragon Boat Festival tourism trips above pre-COVID levels -ministry
BEIJING (Reuters) -Trips for tourism in China during last week's three-day Dragon Boat Festival climbed 32.3% from a year earlier
2023-06-26 06:45