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Middle East airspace closes and flights cancelled worldwide
Flights cancelled, airports closed and airspace shut across the Middle East — here is what travellers need to know as war with Iran brings global aviation chaos.
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Cannes implements Airbnb quotas in two districts
Cannes has announced it will introduce quotas on Airbnb rentals in two key areas of the city, making it one of the first French cities to implement such restrictions under new legislation.
Italy greenlights €13.5bn Messina Bridge as Rome revives controversial mega-project
The plan, one of Europe’s most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, aims to unite Calabria and Sicily with a 3.3-kilometre crossing in one of the Mediterranean’s most seismically active...
Southern France ravaged by fast-moving wildfire near Spanish frontier
A fierce wildfire in the south of France, close to the Spanish border, has become the most devastating blaze of the summer, burning through 13,000 hectares in less than 24 hours, killing one woman...
Monaco adjusts express bus routes
The government of Monaco has announced upcoming changes to the Principality’s express bus network, effective from Monday 28th July, as part of ongoing efforts to adapt public transport services to...
Luminara arrives in Monaco, redefining luxury yachting with Ritz-Carlton style
With Prince Albert II stepping aboard, flutes of champagne flowing, and live music drifting over the Principality, the 794‑foot floating palace unveiled itself in true Monegasque style.
European tourism grows modestly in Q2 2025 as long-haul markets and off-season demand drive resilience
Destinations like Malta (+19%) and Cyprus (+16%) saw notable gains, while Spain and Portugal also benefited from this extended seasonal demand.
