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Latest 17 July 2026

Greek islands face drought as tourist season hits

Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year to preserve water as climate ​change makes summers hotter and rainfall more erratic. Now, authorities are wondering…

Airlines · 27 Feb 2026 Singapore Airlines tops global rankings as complaints mount over short-haul services Low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air have rejected the results of a consumer survey that placed them among the lowest-rated airlines for… UK · 23 Jan 2026 Heathrow’s new scanners end dreaded rummage for liquids and laptops Passengers will no longer be forced to dig around in their hand luggage to extract shampoos, water bottles and laptops when travelling… Comuniq.EU · 22 Jan 2026 EU parliament votes to retain three-hour limit for flight delay compensation The European Parliament voted in a plenary session on Wednesday to keep the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the… Austria · 13 Jan 2026 Airports close and flights disrupted across Europe due to icy weather Airports have been forced to close and flights have been disrupted in parts of Europe due to icy weather. Airports in Budapest… The Netherlands · 7 Jan 2026 UPDATED: Amsterdam airport cancels at least 700 flights because of snow and wind Amsterdam Schiphol airport, one of the largest in Europe, has announced at least 700 flight cancellations because of snow and wind, after… Russia · 4 Jan 2026 Traveling to Russia: High Risks and Essential Preparations The United States has recently issued stringent travel advice, cautioning its citizens against visiting Russia. This updated advisory urges Americans to exercise… Business · 29 Dec 2025 Higher taxes on UK regional airports may push up air fares, industry warns Air passengers are being warned to brace for ticket rises as regional airports across the UK face “unprecedented” rises in property tax… Business · 21 Dec 2025 Christmas travel chaos: All the forthcoming European airport strikes in December Heading home this Christmas or taking a winter holiday? Travel strikes have become a familiar part of the festive season as workers… USA · 10 Dec 2025 US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of…