Europe

Brussels plans up to seven AI Gigafactories to boost Europe's technological sovereignty and AI capabilities. Nine countries have already joined

After partially controlling the fires on the island of Paros, the Greek fire services are now dealing with the fires that broke out in central Crete. Several villages have been evacuated

Europe's most active volcano produced lava fountains, a pyroclastic flow, and ashfall in Sicily on Thursday morning

Europe's airline giants have officially entered the race to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier

easyJet has selected Bird Aviation's Larnaca facilities for long-term base maintenance services covering its A320 family aircraft

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 8.5% in June, with North America leading growth and Asia trade lanes remaining strong

Cluj Airport plans to install new eGates to reduce waiting times and offer a premium Fast Track experience for passengers

Hidden coves, floating wine bars, and medieval towns: this tiny European country feels like a secret few travelers have discovered

More than six million Europeans have shared their views as the ECB seeks public input on the next generation of euro banknotes. You can also have your say online

Hainan Airlines marked the 20th anniversary of its Beijing–Brussels route with a special event in Beijing, celebrating two decades of China-Europe connectivity

The European Union has introduced new Schengen visa facilitations for Thai nationals, making it easier for frequent travelers to receive long-term multiple-entry visas

The European Commission has proposed three new rules that would allow passengers to book multi-operator rail trips across Europe with one ticket. Platforms may be asked to display journeys based on search queries like greenhouse gas emissions

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

"An invitation to rethink how Europe moves": Danish Company 21st Europe proposes a massive high-speed rail system that would fix the "disconnected Europe" problem

May 11-13: European leaders, researchers, and industry experts gather in Varna for the ESPA HealthXchange Summit 2026, highlighting the future of health tourism, balneology, and longevity science

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

Singapore Airlines has announced it will discontinue its current Singapore-Milan-Barcelona service while boosting flights to Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick. The airline will also launch new Madrid services via Barcelona in late 2026. "Europe is an important market for Singapore Airlines"

United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May

Top airports like Rome Fiumicino and Munich are raising the bar for passenger experience while major gateways such as Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are under growing strain

Dramatic announcement: Japan Airlines and JTA will adjust fuel surcharges for May–June 2026 tickets as jet fuel prices rise, applying a lower zone due to government support measures. How much can you expect to pay? Here's the full rundown