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French air traffic controllers call for strikes as busy summer holiday season begins

A walkout by air traffic controllers would likely cause delays and cancellations across many French airports and further afield.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/27/french-air-traffic-controllers-call-for-strikes-as-busy-summer-holiday-season-begins
Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply

The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/26/slovenia-is-launching-a-digital-nomad-visa-heres-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply
EU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage: What does this mean for passengers?

Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/25/eu-to-ban-airlines-from-charging-extra-for-hand-luggage-what-does-this-mean-for-passengers
Porto bans the sale of alcohol for consumption on the street at night to tackle 'botellon' problem

Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/25/porto-bans-the-sale-of-alcohol-for-consumption-on-the-street-at-night-to-tackle-botellon-p
Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption

Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/25/eurostar-warns-passengers-to-cancel-or-postpone-journeys-after-cable-theft-causes-major-di
Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that Thailand will boost screening at land borders and block departing tourists.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/24/travel-warning-thailand-bans-tourists-from-crossing-land-borders-into-cambodia
Flight cancelled to the Middle East? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice

Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/24/flight-cancelled-to-israel-or-iran-here-are-your-passenger-rights-and-travel-insurance-adv
Are flights to Dubai and Qatar still cancelled? US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruption

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/24/are-flights-to-dubai-and-qatar-still-cancelled-us-strikes-on-iran-add-to-global-travel-dis
Inside Bali’s Potato Head: I visited a luxury hotel that is redefining zero-waste travel

"Our mission is to make the experience beautiful - it just so happens to be more sustainable,” Potato Head's founder says.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/22/inside-balis-potato-head-i-visited-a-luxury-hotel-redefining-zero-waste-travel
Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/21/fewer-pilgrims-and-falling-rates-romes-jubilee-tourist-rental-boom-fails-to-materialise
Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block 66,000 ‘rule-breaking’ listings

The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/20/spanish-court-rejects-airbnb-appeal-and-keeps-order-to-block-66000-rule-breaking-listings
Pan Am returns to the skies stopping in Lisbon as part of €52k nostalgia-filled transatlantic tour

Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/20/pan-am-returns-to-the-skies-stopping-in-lisbon-as-part-of-52k-nostalgia-filled-transatlant
Air India disruptions grow after crash sparks delays, cancellations and plane inspections

Air India is grappling with major flight disruptions after a fatal crash triggered intensified safety inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/19/air-india-disruptions-grow-after-crash-sparks-delays-cancellations-and-plane-inspections
Is it safe to fly to Bali? Flights resume after volcanic eruption causes cancellations and delays

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Wednesday.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/18/is-it-safe-to-fly-to-bali-indonesia-volcano-eruption-causes-cancellations-and-delays
How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/17/how-the-water-gun-has-became-a-symbol-for-barcelona-residents-fed-up-with-the-tourism-indu
Is flying safe? Experts on why the Air India crash shouldn’t make you scared to get on a plane

If you’re a nervous flyer, here’s reassurance from industry specialists, plus a guide to the world’s safest airlines.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/16/is-flying-safe-experts-on-why-the-air-india-crash-shouldnt-make-you-scared-to-get-on-a-pla
Rescue fees, infant charges and group bookings: Which European airline has the highest hidden costs?

In some cases, passengers have no choice but to purchase these “optional” services.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/16/rescue-fees-infant-charges-and-group-bookings-which-european-airline-has-the-highest-hidde
Worried about earthquakes? What to know about cancelling holidays, according to insurance experts

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/15/worried-about-earthquakes-what-to-know-about-cancelling-holidays-according-to-insurance-ex
On its 2,500th anniversary, Naples grapples with the benefits and burdens of a tourism boom

2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/14/on-its-2500th-anniversary-naples-grapples-with-the-benefits-and-burdens-of-a-tourism-boom
Which airports are closed and where flights are cancelled amid Israel–Iran conflict?

A number of airlines have cancelled or suspended services to the Middle East due to escalating conflict in the region.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/13/israels-strikes-against-iran-flights-diverted-or-cancelled-as-airlines-face-airspace-closu
This new night train is promising travel to 100 European cities for less than the price of a flight

A new company is launching sleeper trains with entirely private rooms.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/12/this-new-night-train-is-promising-travel-to-100-european-cities-for-less-than-the-price-of
Self-service bag drops and electronic tags: Why airlines are now less likely to lose your luggage

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/12/self-service-bag-drops-and-electronic-tags-why-airlines-are-now-less-likely-to-lose-your-l
Selfie zones and mobility scooter fines: The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/11/selfie-zones-and-mobility-scooter-fines-the-weirdest-crackdowns-on-tourist-behaviour-in-20
3,000 tourists pledge to ‘do the right thing’ on Scotland’s most famous road trip

The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists making the famous journey.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/11/3000-tourists-pledge-to-do-the-right-thing-on-scotlands-most-famous-road-trip
New Eurostar services will whisk passengers from the UK to cities in Germany and Switzerland

The new services are expected to begin operating during the early 2030s.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/10/new-eurostar-services-will-whisk-passengers-from-the-uk-to-cities-in-germany-and-switzerla
Crete, Algarve, Mallorca: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2025, according to travellers

A Greek beach is back on the list for the first time in four years, soaring up 23 places to secure the number one spot.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/10/crete-algarve-mallorca-where-to-find-europes-best-beaches-for-2025-according-to-travellers
I took a 7-day trip from Paris to Istanbul on Europe’s newest transcontinental train

This luxurious slow train might just be the best new way to see Europe.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/08/i-took-a-7-day-trip-from-paris-to-istanbul-on-europes-newest-transcontinental-train
All of the cheese, none of the hassle: Why I took a small-group rail tour through Switzerland

Keen to save time on planning, Vicky Smith tried a guided train trip with small-group adventure company Intrepid.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/07/all-of-the-cheese-none-of-the-hassle-why-i-took-a-small-group-rail-tour-through-switzerlan
Norway to introduce tourist tax amid record visitor numbers and overtourism concerns

A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/06/norway-to-introduce-tourist-tax-amid-record-visitor-numbers-and-overtourism-concerns
Wildfire warnings issued in the Canary Islands as millions prepare to holiday there

Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/wildfire-warnings-issued-in-the-canary-islands-as-millions-prepare-to-holiday-there
Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/planning-a-holiday-in-europe-this-year-all-of-2025s-tourist-taxes-bans-and-restrictions-ex
Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/fragrance-free-toiletries-and-lots-of-snacks-the-ultimate-packing-list-for-the-hajj-pilgri
Violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany, forcing an emergency landing and injuring 9

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/violent-turbulence-hits-ryanair-flight-in-germany-forcing-an-emergency-landing-and-injurin
Hikers ignored warnings before Mount Etna’s latest eruption, Sicilian officials say

Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/04/hikers-ignored-warnings-before-mount-etnas-latest-eruption-sicilian-officials-say
Beyond the peloton: Cycling tourism is changing how we see and spend in Europe

Cycling tourism generates more than €44 billion annually for Europe.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/03/beyond-the-peloton-cycling-tourism-is-changing-how-we-see-and-spend-in-europe
Flying to the UK next year? New airspace design promises quicker journeys and fewer delays

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/03/flying-to-the-uk-next-year-new-airspace-design-promises-quicker-journeys-and-fewer-delays
Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/02/mount-etna-volcanic-eruption-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-sicily-and-are-flights-cancelled
Ibiza caps tourist cars this summer: Here’s what you need to know before you travel

The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/02/ibiza-caps-tourist-cars-this-summer-heres-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-travel
Seaweed harvesting and midsummer feasting in Sweden helped me reconnect with my island roots

Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/01/seaweed-harvesting-and-midsummer-feasting-in-sweden-helped-me-reconnect-with-my-island-roo
Save the Amalfi Coast for spring to escape the crowds and hike beneath lemon blossom

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/31/save-the-amalfi-coast-for-spring-to-escape-the-crowds-and-hike-beneath-lemon-blossom
From volcanic winemaking to lemon-scented hikes: Travel to these winning Italian villages

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/30/from-volcanic-winemaking-to-lemon-scented-hikes-travel-to-these-winning-italian-villages
France saw record night train passengers in 2024, but can it keep up with booming demand?

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/30/france-saw-record-night-train-passengers-in-2024-but-can-it-keep-up-with-booming-demand
Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How these European islands have successfully avoided overtourism

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/29/svalbard-chios-el-hierro-how-these-european-islands-have-successfully-avoided-overtourism
Facing a pilot shortage, Swiss cancels flights. Is this a sign of a wider European trend?

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/29/facing-a-pilot-shortage-swiss-cancels-flights-is-this-a-sign-of-a-wider-european-trend
Europe wants seamless international train travel. Deutsche Bahn says it’s getting there

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/europe-wants-seamless-international-train-travel-deutsche-bahn-says-its-getting-there
Espresso Riviera: This night train will whisk passengers from Rome to the French coast this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/espresso-riviera-this-night-train-will-whisk-passengers-from-rome-to-the-french-coast-this
Türkiye to fine passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign is switched off on planes

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/turkiye-to-fine-passengers-who-stand-up-before-the-seatbelt-sign-is-switched-off-on-planes
Astana: Don't miss these must-see sights on your next trip to Kazakhstan's capital

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, you’ll love these essential attractions in Kazakhstan’s capital city.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/27/astana-dont-miss-these-must-see-sights-on-your-next-trip-to-kazakhstans-capital
No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/27/no-more-samba-on-the-strand-rio-de-janeiro-aims-to-curb-unauthorised-vendors-and-noise-on-
Travel insurance expert warns these common holiday activities often aren’t covered by standard plans

Snorkelling, camping and hiking are among the popular pursuits travellers typically don’t think twice about taking part in when on a trip.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/26/travel-insurance-expert-warns-these-common-holiday-activities-often-arent-covered-by-stand