From August 2026, STARLUX Airlines will fly three times a week between Taipei in Taiwan, "the Heart of Asia", and Prague in the Czech Republic. The new service, operated via Airbus A350‑900, will mark the carrier’s first step into Europe with a direct link
New EU audit warns major rail and transport projects face steep cost overruns and long delays of 17 years on average, putting the 2030 TEN-T target out of reach. “Europe cannot afford more decade-long delays for critical transport links”
The European airline has reported an increase in the number of passengers and revenues in the third quarter of FY2026, while continuing to expand its fleet of aircraft and open new routes for the summer of 2026
On Wednesday, the European Parliament made it crystal clear: passengers' rights must be protected at all costs. Lawmakers, who voted 632 to 15, decided against proposed amendments meant to water down current protections. "We are determined to improve rather than dilute air passenger rights"
Severe warnings have been issued in the capital city of Athens; tourists should prepare for heavy rains that could lead to flooding, as well as thunderstorms. Additional warnings have also been issued for other parts of the country
For the first time ever, Eurovision is going on a continent-wide tour. The European Broadcasting Union has announced a 10-show "Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour" in huge venues
Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 shows stability at the top, a general decline in passport power, the strengthening of Asian and European countries, and continued mobility gaps between regions of the world
Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules
About a week after the disaster in Crans-Montana, in which more than 40 people celebrating the New Year were killed, the government has declared a day of mourning; 37 countries and the European Union have been invited. This is what is expected to happen
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
