A power failure stopped Tokyo’s Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines during the morning rush, disrupting thousands of commuters before service resumed midday: “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our passengers”
The Chamber of Commerce of Chania, the second largest city in Crete, met with the Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in light of the malfunction that shut down the country's airspace for hours: "The radio systems were not working, a modern approach radar is critical to our future"
The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"
The whale, about 9 meters long and weighing about 13 tons, was found dead in the bow of the ship. Authorities decided to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and are also working to find a burial place
Emirates will offer Premium Economy on more than 84 routes this summer, adding flights to destinations including Rome, Cochin, and Karachi. Copenhagen, Phuket, and Cape Town will receive additional daily flights; Rome, Taipei, and Mexico City will join Premium Economy destinations
Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
Taiwan was shaken by a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in the south of the island. The tremor was also felt well in the north and the capital city of Taipei. Reports of an unusual duration of the tremor: "30 seconds"
Madrid, considered a favorite among many global tourists, is especially sparkling at this time of year, despite the cold weather. Here are the most beautiful markets in the Spanish capital
From recreational facilities for fans of extreme sports to real estate and mixed-use properties: here are the five that are reshaping hotels, destinations, and lifestyle brands
