The Canary Islands may introduce a flat rate for taxis to make costs more predictable and competitive for travellers. The government hopes an aligned service may encourage locals and tourists to use...
A small seaside town in Greece has been praised as a “wonderful place” that’s ideal for those “on a budget” - and it’s where many locals spend their summers. Greece is a popular choice of...
A small seaside town in Greece has been praised as a “wonderful place” that’s ideal for those “on a budget” - and it’s where many locals spend their summers. Greece is a popular choice of...
Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete19 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsA major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused...
Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete5 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsHundreds of people have been evacuated as a major wildfire continues to burn out of control on the...
Mass tourism objectors on a popular Spanish holiday island have declared war on beach beds and umbrellas. In a bid to cut congestion, they are asking local people to turn detective and report any...
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads14 hours agoDearbail JordanBBC NewsHealth and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C...
Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns1 day agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsEPAA large wildfire swept through the coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari 40 km (25 miles)...
Gardeners have been to watch out for a new destructive species of ant which has been spotted in the UK. The Tapinoma magnum ant is thought to have arrived in Europe through imported plants at garden...
Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns15 minutes agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsEPAA large wildfire swept through the coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari 40 km (25...
A little-known socialist politician has won a shock victory in the Democratic primary race to be the party's shoe-in candidate to become the next Mayor of New York City, despite running against the...
At least eight people have died following a hot air balloon crash Brazil, according to authorities.In a post on X, the governor of Santa Catarina state Jorginho Mello said preliminary information...
Every day, thousands of tourists flock to a tiny Spanish island that is struggling to prevent the few buildings it has from crumbling into the sea. If you're just visiting, it is easy to miss it,...
Tourists visiting Palma, the capital of Mallorca, are being warned they could face hefty fines of up to €750 (£640) if caught buying items from illegal street vendors under tough new rules...
Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 17, 2025. Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on June 17, the...