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‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

Published on 21/04/2026 – 15:13 GMT+2 The possibility of imposing restrictions on the issuance of new permits for hotels in Athens was raised by the mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, at the “This is Athens – Agora” event. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the Greek capital, there is already a ban on…

Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11m projects

When you think of a visit to Portugal, do Lisbon and Porto spring to mind, or perhaps the Algarve coast further south? Well, a multi-million euro investment is hoping to shift the spotlight beyond the usual popular spots – redrawing Portugal’s tourist map, one inland region at a time. ADVERTISEMENT…

Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations in Qatar

Foreign airlines are preparing to return to Qatar’s airspace after a temporary shutdown triggered by regional tensions, with international carrier operations set to resume in phases. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a statement issued on Monday, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) confirmed that foreign carriers will gradually restart services to and…

Why is this Spanish airport closing for a month?

Published on 20/04/2026 – 13:41 GMT+2 A busy Spanish airport will this week close for more than a month as it carries out critical runway maintenance operations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, the second busiest in northern Spain, will close from Thursday 23 April to Wednesday 27 May. Located…

Greece eases Entry/Exit System border checks for British travellers

Planning a holiday in Europe but not sold on the idea of having your fingerprints and facial image being logged under the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES)? Brits looking for smooth sailing abroad may want to set their sights on the Mediterranean’s Hellenic Republic. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Greece will be going…