Europe

Peruvian authorities seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in three suitcases belonging to two Germans and a Pole preparing to fly to Germany

Low water levels in the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers continue to affect cruise ship traffic in Europe, now leading to the closure of sections and diversion of routes

Wizz Air transported 7.62 million passengers in October 2026, up 19.8% year-on-year, while its load factor declined to 91.2%

A new British Airways and Viva partnership will offer connections to 13 destinations across Mexico, with Avios and tier points available to eligible members

Copenhagen Airport reports 4% year-on-year increase and sixth consecutive month of more than 3 million passengers

New ACI EUROPE data reveals major differences in airport punctuality, with Lisbon recording just 53.6% on-time departures in September 2026

The European Commission has issued new emergency preparedness guidelines, urging households to keep essential supplies ready for the first 72 hours of a crisis

Several flights across Europe were affected by reports of threats. In Spain, a plane arriving from Manchester was inspected after an alert

While several countries, mainly in Western Europe, are reporting labor protests, strikes and transportation disruptions, Estonia offers a completely different atmosphere with Restaurant Week, food and wine festivals and winter events

The UK and France will lead 2,800 troops from 11 countries in Poland in an exercise preparing for Ukraine's postwar security and the reopening of its skies

Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president on February 7, 2027, nine months before her term was due to end

New EU figures reveal where road fatality rates are highest in Europe. Romania and Bulgaria remain among the worst affected, while Greece reports a sharp decline

Prague Airport will host Halloween-themed excursions at Terminal 3 on October 30, featuring a photo corner, surprises and activities primarily for children

The first known human Shamonda virus infection was reported in France in a patient who died in early October

Serbia's national airline is embarking on a major expansion for summer 2027 with six new routes from Belgrade, including direct flights to Miami and destinations in northern Europe

Vineyards painted in autumn colors, small towns, lakes, forests, hot springs and local food: the perfect fall trip away from the beaten track

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has announced the death of a man in the Bouches-du-Rhône region and a missing driver in Upper Corsica due to extreme weather

Athens joins the wave of European protests: Students plan to take to the streets, set up tents and hold a day of demonstrations

Seven ships will operate in the 2028-2029 season on itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands, including winter sailings to Madeira and Morocco

Tourism has become a key growth engine for European Union countries, with unprecedented overnight stays and a surge in online bookings across the continent