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Thousands of European summer holidays could be at risk this summer after air traffic control revealed their intention to strike. Dates could be announced as early as Monday after workers at Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace, said they could walk out over pay and rota issues, "The Times" reported.more

Prices in Croatia jumped dramatically after the country joined the Eurozone in early 2023. Until recently, a relatively cheap direction is now scary with prices, notes the Austrian daily "Kronen Zeitung".more

Three popular Catalan beaches have been closed after sharks appeared near them. The presence of oceanic predators off the shores of this eastern region of Spain, according to biologists quoted by the media, is becoming more common there.more

In Portugal, listening to loud music on beaches has been banned under threat of a fine of up to 36,000 euros, according to the latest rules reported by the Lisbon media, citing the National Maritime Authority (AMN).more

An invasion of mosquito-borne tropical diseases is progressing in Europe, the latest ECDC report warns. The reasons are climate change, longer and warmer summers and floods.more

There is a lot of interest in staying at the Baltic Sea for holidays, but there are still free places to stay. Tourists are shortening their trips, and many are waiting to book at the last minute, representatives of the tourism industry point out.more

The 27-year-old passenger stripped naked on board the flight to Sofia shortly before departure from Munich; she screamed loudly and bit an intervening policeman. As a result, the flight was delayed for three and a half hours, and the woman was taken to a psychiatric hospital.more

Virgin Galactic announced that the first such flight to an altitude of about 80 km is scheduled in the so-called "launch window", between June 27 and 30. The second will take place in early August. Subsequent space trips are to be carried out every month.more

In many places in Sardinia, bans and limits on the number of people present on the beaches have been introduced. For some, leisure becomes an almost exclusive experience. Strict regulations are aimed at stopping the mass influx of tourists, as well as protecting the natural environment.more

From 1 July, an entrance ticket to Rome's Pantheon will be in force, and from 16 July a direct train will run from the Eternal City to Pompeii, Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano announced.more

Many European countries are affordable for Poles, which is partly due to inflation in our country, and on the other hand - to the long-term trend of Poland's economic development - says economist, prof. Pawel Baranowski.more

The deepest hotel in the world has opened in a former slate mine in north-west Wales. The rooms in this establishment are located more than 400 meters underground.more

More people are booking a summer holiday this year and plan to increase the amount of money they spend on a break, research suggests.more

Camden Council give green light to 131ft wheel despite raft of objections to the ‘theme park’ attraction -but plans must now go to the Mayor of London for final approval.more

Flights from the suburban city of Modlin and Krakow have been added to Ryanair's winter route network. The Irish carrier has announced a total of 17 new routes to Tirana Airport.more

The owner of a hotel in Rome is mobilising other hoteliers to join him in combating a phenomenon that he believes has become a real scourge. The phenomenon in question is so-called influencers, who offer to advertise their hotel in a social media post in exchange for money and free nights. The daily Il Messaggero calls them 'influencers - freeloaders'.more

64 percent Poles booking holidays will spend their holidays in Turkey, Greece or Egypt, according to data from the Wakacje.pl portal, quoted by "Puls Biznesu".more

In the past 30 years, there have been 29 shark attacks at Egypt's Red Sea, visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists, nine of them fatal. A Russian national was killed yesterday in front of witnesses near the beach at the Hurghada resort. His girlfriend managed to escape.more

Nearly every weekend in the summer until the end of August - for a total of 31 days - security screening staff at London Heathrow Airport will go on strike, the trade union representing them, Unite, announced today.more

Polish tourists in Italy are very often victims of theft, including in Rome. The Polish consular service appeals to everyone to be extra cautious and vigilant.more

A unique panoramic lift has been installed in the Roman Colosseum. Thanks to it, also people with mobility difficulties will be able to get to the highest viewing gallery to admire the breathtaking view from there.more

In this way, the state's cultural institutions want to help save the cultural heritage that was damaged during May's catastrophic flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. However, opinions are divided.more

Do not order a cappuccino after 12:00 - a young woman was walking around Rome with such a banner addressed to foreign tourists. Her idea met with the applause of the Romans and waiters – informed the newspaper "La Repubblica" by publishing a recording of this unusual action.more

As many as 68 million tourists will spend this summer in Italy, more than before the pandemic, a forecast made yesterday by the research institute Demoskopika. It is estimated that tourists will spend 46 billion euros. Some 267 million nights will be booked in hotels, guest houses and holiday resorts. According to experts, this will be the biggest tourism movement since 2000.more

"We welcome Poles to the Emilia-Romagna coast". - announced the head of the tourism department of the authorities of this Italian region, Andrea Corsini. He stressed that the Romagnola Riviera had not been affected by the flooding, which had caused enormous damage in other parts of the region.more