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Canary Islands shark horror as paddleboarder attacked

A shark attacked a man paddleboarding in the Canary Islands on Sunday afternoon, just two miles off Fuerteventura, sparking alarm among beachgoers.The man was practising downwind foiling in...

The beautiful UK seaside village that's one of the most picturesque

This quaint seaside village has been named as one of the most picturesque in the UK and it’s hardly surprising to see it make the list. With a long fishing history, the town has become known for...

Canary Islands dealt blow as Lanzarote 'abandoned' by German tourists

German visitor numbers have declined by nearly 30,000 in one year in Lanzarote. From January to May 2025, some 146,079 German visitors were recorded in Lanzarote, compared to 174,976 for the period...

My luxury holiday to Greek island known for beautiful views was 'hell'

Gabriella Barras visited Santorini earlier this month (Image: Jam Press)A summer escape to Greece promises cultural immersion, basking in glorious sunshine, savouring authentic cuisine and strolling...

UK tourists face chaos in Majorca as airport warning issued

Brits heading to Majorca are being warned of airport chaos at the end of this week. A protest threatens to bring the busy Spanish airport to total standstill in just days, with cancellations and...

New Greece rules imposed amid 44C heatwave sparking health fears with €2,000 fines

Greece has issued new rules for workers as a heatwave this week is set to hit 44C. The dangerous temperatures are set to last for six days, the country’s National Meteorological Service has...

'We went to Europe's second least visited country – and couldn't believe it'

A couple took a trip to the second least visited country in Europe and they were in awe.Some people wouldn’t like to go for a holiday somewhere which isn’t well-visited as they might assume...

Panic in Majorca as 'stay calm' alert issued during transport chaos

Bus drivers in Majorca will carry out a second day of strikes on Monday, following Friday's walkout. Seven buses were reported damaged on Friday after tempers boiled over following some drivers'...

NATO scrambles fighter jets as Vladimir Putin launches horror attack with nuke bombers

NATO was forced to scramble warplanes overnight amid a massive new bombardment of Ukraine close to the borders of four Western states. The hypersonic missile and drone onslaught hit the western city...

WATCH: Russia earthquake caught on camera before tsunami warning

Chilling video footage has emerged showing the moment Russia was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, one of them a massive magnitude 7.4, sparking a tsunami warning for the country’s Kamchatka...

Tourist says popular Greek island is 'dead' this summer – now is time to book

If you're looking for a last-minmute European holiday in the sun, one tourist believes he has the ideal location after highlighting it is full of vacancies.Robert Sherman claims popular Greek islands...

The beautiful UK seaside town named Britain’s most affordable - £220k average house price

If you’re looking to escape the eye-watering prices of southerly beach towns, there may be a hidden gem in Scotland that is just for you. Oban, a small town in Argyll and Bute, has been voted the...

Voting age by country map shows how the UK will be soon joining the likes of Cuba

Teenagers as young as 16 will be able to vote in the next general election under sweeping changes to Britain’s voting system unveiled by Labour today.Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced...

Tourists warned as brazen restaurant on beautiful Greek island charges £868 for 3 meals

As Brits flock to the Greek islands for their summer holidays, tourists have been warned against one seafood restaurant charging £300 for a single fish. Mykonos is a popular island amongst...

Europe weather maps turn deathly grey as Greece swelters in 44C and Italy hits 43C

Europe is far from finished with its sweltering heatwave that has gripped the continent over the past few weeks. Once again, temperatures are predicted to soar in several popular holiday hotspots as...