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Holidays in Portugal? New map brings peace to the beaches

Heading to Portuguese beaches this summer and not sure where on the sand you’re allowed to stick your parasol? That uncertainty should end with a new map that will be placed at the entrance to beaches in the Algarve and along the Alentejo coast, showing concession, circulation and safety areas…

World’s busiest airport faces shocking storm disruptions

Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights…

Eurostar upgrades ‘Celestia’ train order to withstand 55C heat

Published on 13/07/2026 – 11:43 GMT+2•Updated 11:46 As scorching summers increasingly become the new normal across Europe, even high-speed rail is having to adapt. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Eurostar has made the decision to upgrade its incoming fleet of trains to cope with temperatures of up to 55C after this summer’s intense…

Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds

A night on a European cruise is taxed almost half as much as a night in a hotel despite their high environmental costs and contribution to overtourism, a new study has found. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) found that a loophole allows cruise liners to avoid paying…